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News of castles, mansions, palaces and more… |
Published:
16:36 EST, 2 September 2016
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Updated:
17:59 EST, 2 September 2016
Sir James Dyson is in trouble after building a luxury swimming pool in the basement of his £20million Grade I-listed country mansion without planning permission.
The self-made billionaire, inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, has been caught out more than four years after the work was completed and may now have to rip it up or face an unlimited fine or even prison.
Planning inspe… (View original article)
Lana Del Rey has created her own private hilltop oasis after dropping approximately $5.87 million for not one, but two houses on adjoining lots.
Like Kylie Jenner with her two adjacent mansions, the singer has purchased a $3.77 million residence located up in the Hollywood Hills after splashing out major cash for the $2.1 million single family home next door.
The first property Del Rey nabbed boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Albeit a bit smaller than the other abode… (View original article)
One of the biggest winners during this year’s free agency was Tyler Johnson. He was offered a backloaded four-year, $50 million from the Brooklyn Nets which the Miami Heat felt compelled to match.
According to the Miami Herald, Johnson made a splash in the real estate market by purchasing a $4.85 million mansion in Pinecrest, FL. The mansion is nearly 12,000 square feet and has six bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, an elevator, a pool, a media room, dual chef kitchens, a high-tech security sy… (View original article)
Nearly two million people visited Scottish tourist attractions this summer – and Edinburgh Castle was the most popular.
The historic castle played host to 755,001 visitors between April and July this year. They made up part of the 1.96 million visitors who went to 77 Historic Scotland attractions nationwide during the four-month period.
The landmark also had its busiest day on record on July 16 when 11,368 people arrived – the largest number of paying visitors to see the cas… (View original article)
Eat, sip, breathe, repeat. Do you like Italian pasta? Do you like Italian wine? Do you like Italian men? Do you like looking saucy in your Lululemon leggings? If you answered yes to all of the above then we have the perfect weekend getaway for you. You’ll do sun salutations by the pool, learn how to cook risotto with master chef Roberto Rossi, hike among the olive trees and take spa trips to the ancient outdoor thermal baths at Bagno-Vignoni.
At Castello di Pontentino, a real mediev… (View original article)
Historic attractions break a legion of visitor records
September 2nd, 2016 – 12:12 am
Martin Hannah
EDINBURGH Castle enjoyed its busiest day on record in July, as the number of visitors to heritage attractions soared over the last four months.
From April to July, almost two million people visited Historic Scotland’s paid-for visitor attractions across the country.
Operated by Historic Environment Scotland, the castles and… (View original article)
Anyone who has despaired over home improvement should spare a thought for Sir Lachlan Hector Charles Maclean of Duart and Morvern.
The Scottish lord has been repairing his home since he inherited it from his father in 1990, with no end in sight.
His is no ordinary house. Rather, it is a crumbling, 14th-century castle – with a dungeon – that has collapsed ceilings and rainwater seeping through its 16-foot-thick walls pretty much all of the time, even during summer, which can … (View original article)
Iconic castle saved after five-year battle
An historic Cumbrian castle will reopen its doors as an international centre of peace and reconciliation.
The sale of Rose Castle sparked concern among locals and historians, who feared it may be bought by developers.
The 13th-century property was the home of the Bishop of Carlisle until 2009.
In 2011 Church Commissioners decided it was simply too costly to maintain the building and announced their intention … (View original article)
Sudeley Castle will pay homage to its former owner Katherine Parr on the anniversary of her death.
On Sunday, 4 September, Sudeley Castle & Gardens is hosting a Katherine Parr Day to celebrate the life of the last of Henry VIII’s wives.
Katherine Parr, her husband Thomas Seymour and other Tudor characters will be strolling around the grounds to meet and greet people, and Queen Katherine will be wearing the intricate gown from her famous portrait, a copy of which can… (View original article)
It survived the Wars of the Roses, was the home of Henry VIII’s love child and even provided respite to Prince Charles the night before his investiture as Prince of Wales.
But now Ruthin Castle in the Vale of Clwyd, is in danger of crumbling to ruin.
A group of campaigners from the Ruthin Castle Conservation Trust are trying to raise £3m to save the castle from total disrepair.
Ruthin Castle now incorporates a hotel
The 750-year-old castle was built as part of King Ed… (View original article)