Turin Castle in Co. Mayo is up for sale for just over £1.3 million. Picture: Period Property UKTHIS incredible Anglo-Norman medieval castle set in the quaint Irish countryside is now up for sale.

Turin Castle, located within 13 acres of picturesque land near to Cartron, Kilmaine, Co. Mayo is up for sale for £1,321,350 (€1,540,000).

Turin Castle dates back to the 13th century. Picture: Period Property UKThe five-bedroom property dates to the 13th century when the Anglo-Norm… (View original article)

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Campaigners keen to discuss alternative plans for the future of the Clifford’s Tower area in York will be hosting a public meeting on Friday 10th March on the Eye of York, the oval shaped area of grass overlooked by the 13th century former castle keep of Clifford’s Tower.

The meeting will be attended by several speakers including The Lord Mayor of York Cllr Dave Taylor, York Central MP Rachael Maskell, former curator of York Art Gallery Mr Ric… (View original article)

Glin Castle in Co Limerick, the celebrated home of the late Knight of Glin, has been removed from the market. The historic castle which has been in the FitzGerald family family for 700 years was placed for sale by Sherry FitzGerald in 2015 with a price tag of €6.5million. There was both international and domestic interest, but the family were hoping a potential buyer would continue to care for the property, with a view to operating it as a commercial entity such as an exclusive rental or a … (View original article)

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Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh

The £6m, 16-century castle sits in more than four acres of manicured gardens and woodland.

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Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh

Despite being used as office accommodation for 40 years, the grade B-listed fortress retains its period features.

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Craigcrook Castle, Edinburgh

Vast floor to ceiling windows bring the light pouring in to the largest of drawing rooms.

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Craigc… (View original article)

Why Should You Travel?
Traveling throughout different countries around the world is an important experience everyone should be able to have. Once you set foot in a new country and immerse yourself in the culture around you, many amazing things happen. A few reasons you should travel are:

Traveling helps you figure out who you are. When presented with obstacles, you have to rely on yourself to overcome these challenges when in a foreign environment.
You meet new people and cr… (View original article)

Alex LaCasse @Nomad_Reports

KITTERY, Maine — The abandoned Naval prison sitting isolated in the middle of the Piscataqua River has fascinated both locals and tourists for decades and has spurred many myths about day-to-day life inside the facility when it was in operation. 

According to local author Katie Kramer, who spent the last decade-plus researching the Naval prison, one such popular myth was that for every prisoner who escaped, the guards who were directly responsible… (View original article)

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Reporter Bill Lynch wears a kilt the safest way. This month, Bill took on all things Celtic, which included haggis, bagpipes, scotch whiskey, dancing and history.

KENNY LAM | Courtesy photo

Edinburgh Castle can be seen from Princes Street Gardens, just one of the amazing sights to be found in Scotland.

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A two-bedroom apartment which featured on the BBC Two TV series ‘The Great Interior Design Challenge’ in January has become available at Kingsgate Castle in Broadstairs

Estate agent Purplebricks have described it as a “spectacular” home in a “stunning setting” as it sits on the chalk cliffs above Kingsgate Bay with “glorious” and “uninterrupted” views over the English Channel.

The historical building was built in 1760 for Lord Holland, a leading Britis… (View original article)