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The founder of the world’s most successful beef breed is to be honoured with a memorial at Glamis Castle.
Hugh Watson began farming Aberdeen-Angus cattle in the 19th Century near Newtyle, starting a bloodline that has a reputation for its quality and character.
The Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Society, which champions the breed across the UK and Ireland from its base in Perth, has plans to build a granite memorial to Watson in the shadow of 14th-century Glamis Castle.
A ske… (View original article)
Sam Schuler
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December 6, 2016 6:00 AM ET
PHOTO: Windsor Castle. (photo courtesy of Auto Europe)
The capital cities of England, Wales and Scotland have plenty of sights and activities to keep one busy for awhile, but who wouldn’t want to hit the road for a quick trip into the countryside after a few days in the bustling cities of London, Edinburgh and Cardiff?
Even if you happen to be visiting Glasgow or Manchester, two of the U.K.’s other most p… (View original article)
The long-closed Castle Mona is in fair health, a government Minister told MHKs.
Environment, Food and Agriculture Minister Geoffrey Boot was responding to a House of Keys question from Douglas North MHK David Ashford who asked what action was being taken by the environmental health division to ‘prevent further deterioration’ of the listed landmark.
Last month, owners the Sefton Group revealed they had been in talks with a credible potential buyer.
In the Keys, the D… (View original article)
The hunt for inspirational ideas for artworks, one of which will be displayed at Flint Castle, is on – and a Flintshire politician is urging local designers to apply.
The artworks inspired by Wales’ many legendary figures will be installed at some of Wales’ most loved and iconic sites – as part of the Year of Legends in 2017.
The competition to design and build the two art Installations has now gone live on Sell2Wales, the website advertising Welsh Government procurement opportuniti… (View original article)
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07:32 EST, 20 March 2016
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Updated:
10:20 EST, 20 March 2016
A multimillionaire property tycoon has branded his neighbours ‘moronic peasants’ after they objected to his £41million palace, which has been called the Ghost House of Sussex.
Locals are angry as the vast house, near Uckfield in East Sussex, has still not been completed, despite the fact work began on the property in 1985.
But Nicholas van Hoogstraten, who began constructing the house mor… (View original article)
GIRL ABOUT TOWN: Rod Stewart’s £7million home… do you think it’s chintzy? By
Charlotte Griffiths, Diary Editor For The Mail On Sunday
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19:04 EST, 3 December 2016
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Updated:
04:39 EST, 4 December 2016
Pop stars aren’t known for their sophisticated taste when it comes to interior design – and judging by his £7 million Essex mansion, Rod Stewart is no exception. The wrinkly rocker and his wife Penny have had trouble flogging the home, even though they ha… (View original article)
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Berkeley Castle Christmas Concert
Where:
Berkeley Castle, Canonbury Street, Berkeley, GL13 9PJ
When:
4
December
5:00pm
to 8:00pm
How much:
£42
Contact:
johnbrain@espressivo.org.uk
01432 340555
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4 December 2016
The show will be beamed from Edinburgh Castle alongside the traditional fireworks.
Show: 75,000 will be in the city centre.
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A “visual and memorable” laser and light show will bring in 2017 as part of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Midnight Moment, it has been announced.
The show, beamed from Edinburgh Castle, aims to showcase the drama of the Scottish capita… (View original article)
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It is said that what you do in the first hour of the New Year will be what you do for most of the year. Next year could finally see your royal dreams coming true, as the Royal Palace in Stockholm is giving you the chance to ring in 2017 like royalty, with a big New Year’s Eve Concert in the Royal Chapel.
“On the last day of the year, we welcome you to the Royal Chapel at the Royal Palace for a free concert by the Music Corps. Admi… (View original article)
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17:09 EST, 2 December 2016
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Updated:
20:47 EST, 2 December 2016
Margaret Rhodes was the Queen’s cousin, close confidante and childhood playmate. She died last week at 91.
Here, in the first part of a magical new series based on her memoirs, we share her rare insight into a royal childhood — from being kept awake by Princess Margaret’s singing to the Queen Mother shooting rats in the gardens of Buckingham Palace…
Buckingham Palace may be London’s… (View original article)
