Castles

Comments (0) Twilight Tour on May 12 (Battle of Lincoln 1217) at Lincoln Castle – review by Dawn Hinsley Some people claim the Spice Girls introduced girl power in the 90s. I beg to differ. How about keeping Lincoln Castle protected during two years of sieges during civil war? I think that would take a lot … Continue reading »

Roger Declements likes to build his castles the medieval way. He starts with stone – up to 1,000 tons of it – and then constructs two parallel walls. After years of work, sometimes an entire decade, these walls add up to what he considers “the most advanced, strongest and most comfortable” abode a person can have. Highlands … Continue reading »

AN exhibition has opened in Newcastle West tracing Desmond Hall Castle’s links to 1916 Rising, Irish War of Independence and Civil War. Opened by Minister of State at the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan TD, the exhibition of period uniforms, photographs, medals, artwork and other artifacts tells the story of people from West … Continue reading »

(Picture: Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images)If you’ve always dreamt of owning a holiday home but have never had the cash to buy one, then you might just be in luck. Because the Italian government are giving away a load of historic castles and villas for free. An entire village in North Yorkshire has just sold … Continue reading »

THE ITALIAN JOB Italy is giving away 100 castles, villas and monasteries for FREE – but if you want one there’s a big catch The new owners are required to turn the properties into tourist shops, hotels and restaurants THE Italian government is giving away more than 100 historic buildings for free. Castles, houses, monasteries and towers … Continue reading »

WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – The Castle Post on the Woodford-Fayette County line may soon have a new owner. Several realty sites have listed the castle as ‘sale pending.’ The Castle Post, which sits on 50.5 acres at 230 Pisgah Pike, was listed back in October 2015 at $15 million, a significant drop from its … Continue reading »

  Photo by R licensed BY NC-ND 2.0  When one thinks of a castle, one thinks of a faraway land. But here’s the thing — Canada has castles too. They are not necessarily built by queens and kings but they do show us a glimpse of what history was like for the wealthy families who … Continue reading »

The most beautiful medieval hamlets in Italy are not just unique historical and tourist treasures. They can also become an interesting opportunity for real estate investment. You can buy in a hamlet or small village and earn from letting your property out for short stays, or to have a second home for the weekends and … Continue reading »

Castle FraserA host of super cars and sports cars are to be on display for charity at an Aberdeenshire castle at the end of the month. Castle Fraser, near Inverurie will host charity car show, Full Throttle on May 28. The event will showcase a variety of super cars, rally cars as well as sports … Continue reading »

Top 10 Japanese samurai castles BRIAN JOHNSTON Last updated 15:49, May 3 2017 Niko Kitsakis/WIKICOMMONS Himeji Castle in May 2015 after the five-year renovation. For a look at the history and warrior culture of Japan and to find out how the samurai became part of the world’s imagination, head to these top original and recrea… (View … Continue reading »