Castles

The Structures at Risk Fund and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2017 announced recently by the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Heather Humphreys TD will offer funding allocations to historic buildings throughout Cork County.  In total 569 heritage projects nationwide will share in a €4.8 million investment package as part of … Continue reading »

NAGANO – Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture is more vulnerable to an earthquake than previously thought and requires work to strengthen its resistance, officials of the city where the national treasure is located said Thursday. A recent earthquake resistance test has found that the castle’s main tower could fall in the event of a quake … Continue reading »

It is one of the jewels of Croatian tourism, gorgeous any time of year. When people talk about 12-month tourism in Croatia, they tend to look at the Adriatic beaches in Decemeber and conclude it is not possible, and yet there are some fantastic year-round treasures waiting to be discovered, which offer a different experience … Continue reading »

Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Supplied for the Adelaide Advertiser Real Estate Magazine’s Dream Homes. AS Darryl Kerrigan once says “a man’s home is his castle”, and in this case it really could be. With some of the world’s most luxurious castles on the market, this could be your chance to be the king or queen of … Continue reading »

Chianti Classico, Tuscany. Supplied for the Adelaide Advertiser Real Estate Magazine’s Dream Homes. AS Darryl Kerrigan once says “a man’s home is his castle”, and in this case it really could be. With some of the world’s most luxurious castles on the market, this could be your chance to be the king or queen of … Continue reading »

Want a free castle in Italy? Sure, take one, your highness. But, as with everything good, there’s a catch. As part of an initiative called the Strategic Tourist Plan, Italy is giving away 103 historic buildings — villas, inns, houses, towers, etc. to entrepreneurs willing to take them. (Yes, that means it could be you.) … Continue reading »

This coming Saturday, May 20 2017, the city will see the eagerly anticipated launch of the Lincoln Knights’ Trail. While many of us have counted down to the arrival of these colourful knights in our city, some may not realise the significance of the date or of the knights themselves. Exactly 800 years ago to … Continue reading »

Should Inverness Castle be turned into an International Clans and Heritage Centre? TRANSFORMING Inverness Castle into a dedicated base for the promotion of clan culture could allow the city to tap into more of the multimillion-pound heritage tourism market. That is the claim of the Highland Clans Partnership Group (HCPG) which believes the castle is … Continue reading »

Urquhart CastlePart of the grounds of historic Urquhart Castle has been shrouded in scaffolding to allow for repairs. Works are ongoing at the terrace and visitor centre to allow masonry work to be undertaken before the high summer season. The project started in April and is due for completion by the end of June. The … Continue reading »

9:25am 13th May 2017 (Updated 1:26pm 13th May 2017) Hylton Castle is holding an open day to showcase the Sunderland landmark, ahead of it closing for restoration. This morning young performers and vocalists from Inspire Stage School, based at the local Castle View Academy, will take to the stage with a programme of dance and … Continue reading »