Visiting Scotland? Here are some of the best attractions that you must take a closer look at. (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

The beautiful country of Scotland is a home to a number of historic sites with architectural significance that date back to the rich heritage and culture of the country. With an array of places to visit and man-made wonders, there is no any other reason why you must not put Scotland on your travel bucket list.  Therefore, we listed some of the many at… (View original article)

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The talks are being held at Stormont Castle

Representatives of the main political parties and the UK and Irish governments will resume talks on Saturday morning at Stormont Castle.

The discussions are aimed at restoring a power sharing executive before Monday’s deadline.

Normally the Stormont Estate is the preserve of joggers, and tourists at weekends.

However, on Saturday, politicians and officials will be on site as attempts to make a de… (View original article)

The City of Moncton is the new owner of the Castle Manor lawn that one assessment valued at $1.1 million.

It traded a large section of the Robinson court parking lot plus $222,990 to buy the lawn that buffers Mountain Road and Castle Manor’s still-in-development high-end condos.

Kevin Silliker, director of economic development with the city, said it’s a deal that’s been in the works for a while.

“Quite a few developers came in and looked at the property but ultimately… (View original article)

From a Georgian-style mansion in 86 acres in New York to a converted 19th-century coach house in Wiltshire.

Quinta de São Thiago, Sintra, Portugal. A historic manor located between the Monserrate and Seteais palaces in Sintra. It has vaulted decorated ceilings, a library, and a chapel and cloister reflecting its monastic heritage. 13 beds, 10 baths, 2 cottages, outbuildings, 24.7 acres. €15m Fine & Country Cascais +351 643 636. 

48 Haights Cross Road, Chappaq… (View original article)

There are three very different tiers to choose from. For the full four-poster experience, the castle, with 20 unique rooms still furnished much as they always would have been (no televisions, for example), is a must. If you want more modern buzz then the renovated lodge does the boutique country house hotel thing. If you have rowdy children, the sparser, cheaper and much less fussy Old Stable Mews conversion is for you.

Take time picking your room; each has a unique history, from the… (View original article)

Did you know…

that there once stood a castle just beyond the Passaic River Bridge on the border of Summit and Chatham, at the interchange between Route 24, River Road and JFK Parkway?

It was called Vanderpoel Castle, built in 1885 by George Vanderpoel as a summer residence for his family. The castle sat on a sprawling 15-acre parcel of land that ran along the Passaic River. Fearful of intruders or possible kidnapping, the Vanderpoel’s built a high stone wall around their hom… (View original article)