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Puri: Internationally renowned sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik today added another feather to his cap. He set a Guinness World Record by creating the tallest sand castle of the world on Friday.

Pic credit: Sarat Kumar Patra

The last record holding castle in sand was 45 feet tall while Pattnaik’s sand castle is 48 feet 8 inches tall. He and his team of over 30 students from Sudarshan Sand Art Institute created a stunning sand cas… (View original article)

Duns Castle may be a dream come true for one contest winner and up to 20 of their friends.

With the premiere for Disney’s newest live-action film, “Beauty and the Beast,” HomeAway, an online vacation rental company, is teaming up with Disney to give one contest winner and up to 20 of their chosen guests a stay in a Scottish castle this summer.

The contest launched on Feb. 9 in several countries, and includes a five-night stay in a 14th century castle in Duns, Scotl… (View original article)

Nestled in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Fonab Castle is a truly unique five star hotel. Lovingly restored, it draws inspiration from its historic past and breath-taking surroundings whilst adding the odd contemporary twist. It really is ‘beyond the ordinary’.

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Nestled in the heart of Highland Perthshire, Fonab Castle is a truly unique five star hotel. Lovingly restored, it draws inspiration from its historic past and breath-taking surroundings whilst adding the odd contemporary twist. It really is ‘beyond the ordinary’.

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Lincoln Castle Revealed has picked up the Heritage Project of the Year award at the Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards 2017.

The heritage attraction’s multi-million pound refurbishment beat competition from the University Technical College to take the top gong. The award was presented at a ceremony attended by more than 300 people this week, organised by Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce.

Cllr Nick Worth, Executive Member for Heritage and Culture, said: “Another … (View original article)

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Families have the chance to bag free tickets to some of Kent’s biggest attractions thanks to the Big Kent Weekend.

The annual event will see more than 100 tourist attractions in Kent opening their doors on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, to celebrate what the county has to offer for English Tourism Week.

More than 22,000 free tickets to top attractions will be given away to residents this year, including Dover Castle, Wingham Wildlife Park, Port… (View original article)

Thursday, February 9, 2017
HomeAway Dangles Chance To Stay In Scottish Castle

Want the ultimate in unique vacations? Austin-based HomeAway said today that it will be giving away a dream vacation to a traveler and 20 of their guests, to a 14th century Scottish castle, as part of a promotion with Disney. The prize is part of a promotion of Disney’s live-action version of “Beauty and the Beast”. HomeAway said the package includes a five-night stay and all travel arrangements for the winner … (View original article)

There’s A ‘Beauty And The Beast’ Castle Where You Can Live Just Like Belle

We’re just a little over a month away from watching Emma Watson and company light up the screen in the live-action remake of everyone’s favorite disney classic “Beauty and the Beast.”

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However, if you really can’t wait until March 17 to get your fanta… (View original article)

Netflix is reportedly filming parts of the second season of its hit period drama The Crown at Belvoir Castle near Grantham.

Crews have been filming on location for the second season of the show, according to BBC Radio Lincolnshire.

Filming has also been taking place in January in London.

The Crown is reported to be the most expensive TV series to date, costing Netflix over $130 million to make.

The series tells the story of Queen Elizabeth’s reign from her ear… (View original article)

PERMISSION has been granted for a 10-bedroom guesthouse in the grounds of the late Queen Mother’s Highland castle.

The Castle of Mey, in Caithness, is the most northerly inhabited castle on mainland Britain and the Queen Mother loved it for its remoteness

But the trust that now manages the 16th Century property wants to increase visitor numbers and has won approval to convert the old granary building into “high quality” tourist accommodation.

The two-storey granary wi… (View original article)