Castles

Do you have an idea which iconic Budapest building can be seen on this vintage photograph, and approximately when it was taken? Scroll down for help and for the correct answer, scroll down to the bottom of the page – then use your mouse to “highlight” the invisible text below it to find out the … Continue reading »

Perched on a hill in the Italian resort town of Stresa, with panoramic views of Lake Maggiore, is an amazing castle surrounded by a two-acre private park for sale. The 486-square-metre castle once belonged to the late Gianfranco Ferré. Offered for close to €3 million, the price tag also includes a 100-square-metre rural building, two … Continue reading »

The cost of standard admission has increased at all paid Manx National Heritage sites – but it remains exceptional value for money. That’s the message from Manx National Heritage after ticket prices at the House of Manannan, in Peel, increased on January 3 from £6 to £10 for adults, and up £2 to £5 for … Continue reading »

Culture secretary Fiona Hyslop has today confirmed a £6.6 million capital boost to support investment in conservation work, repairs and visitor facilities at several of Scotland’s iconic heritage sites and monuments. The announcement follows the publication today of the most comprehensive conservation assessment ever undertaken on the properties in care of Scottish Ministers. Commissioned by … Continue reading »

Judge to rule on deal with landlord of former Nantucket store; joins other liens against the 36 Beacon Rd. property, known as Wyndham. Amanda Milkovits Journal Staff Writer amandamilkovits PROVIDENCE, R.I. — BENRUS CEO Giovanni Feroce and the landlord of his short-lived Nantucket store have agreed on a motion to attach a lien on his … Continue reading »

Around 724,000 British people visit Canada each year. The North American country has always been a popular choice for holidaymakers, which according to Lonely Planet is because of its friendly people and “dynamic cities”. Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has boosted tourism in the country too with his positivity. And the weak Canadian dollar against … Continue reading »

By Sophie WittsSophie Witts , 06-Jan-20172017-01-06T00:00:00Z Last updated on 06-Jan-2017 at 17:04 GMT2017-01-06T17:04:35Z Andy Murray has revealed plans to begin a major development of his five-star Cromlix Hotel in Perthshire. The tennis star bought the 15-room mansion, near his hometown of Dunblane, in 2013 for £1.8m with the aim of transforming it in to a … Continue reading »

Cardigan Castle CARDIGAN Castle has marked its first full year of being open and volunteers, trustees and staff got together in the castle’s 1176 restaurant to celebrate. During the last 12 months the castle has welcomed over 30,000 visitors, held a successful series of outdoor shows with Theatr Mwldan, hosted many community events, entertained several … Continue reading »

POSTCARD INSIGHT AT CARISBROOKE CASTLE MUSEUM Islanders are being given the opportunity to view postcards from Carisbrooke Castle Museum, with a special focus on the recently acquired cards from Roy Brinton’s personal collection. A talk by Nick Minns and Kate Tiley will include a history of postcards, the significance of cards for collectors and a … Continue reading »

All we ask of Britain is that it never change. It must be a fixed emerald rock in the rushing Gulf Stream of change, always there to infuse Anglophiles with a sustaining dose of stone walls, pub sausages and the chance to say “pants” instead of “underwear.” But the world has been messing with Britain. … Continue reading »