Castles

Ever wanted to live like a king or queen? If a real castle is out of your budget, then this unique 19th century gate lodge might be a slightly more affordable replacement. The property is known as Molly’s Lodge and was built in 1834 by Edward Blore, who had previously helped extend Buckingham Palace before … Continue reading »

‘Mad’ King Ludwig’s Neuschwanstein Castle, a tourist magnet in Germany, is just 30 minutes from the ruins of Austria’s Ehrenberg Castle, an especially fine example of the countless castle ruins rotting away on hilltops all over Europe. When I was 18, I took my first independent trip to Europe. During that trip, I toured “Mad” … Continue reading »

A stunning new ‘then and now’ video using drone footage combined with the latest 3D digital software and techniques shows how Ewloe Castle would have looked around 700 years ago. The video created by Martin Moss and posted on his DEXTRAVISUAL YouTube channel yesterday is his second Ewloe Castle video, the first created last year racked up an … Continue reading »

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As a result Caerhays enjoyed a wealth of seed from newly discovered species, including Chinese rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias, azaleas, acers and evergreen oaks, many of which can still be seen in the castle grounds. With magnolias living around 100 years, it has been the responsibility of successive generations to ensure the work of JC has … Continue reading »

Sinn Fein has said the talks process aimed at restoring devolution in Northern Ireland has run its course. The republican party will not be nominating a deputy first minister on Monday, leader at Stormont Michelle O’Neill said. “Today we have come to the end of the road,” she said. “The talks process has run its … Continue reading »

Visiting Scotland? Here are some of the best attractions that you must take a closer look at. (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) The beautiful country of Scotland is a home to a number of historic sites with architectural significance that date back to the rich heritage and culture of the country. With an array of … Continue reading »

Image caption The talks are being held at Stormont Castle Representatives of the main political parties and the UK and Irish governments will resume talks on Saturday morning at Stormont Castle. The discussions are aimed at restoring a power sharing executive before Monday’s deadline. Normally the Stormont Estate is the preserve of joggers, and tourists … Continue reading »

The City of Moncton is the new owner of the Castle Manor lawn that one assessment valued at $1.1 million. It traded a large section of the Robinson court parking lot plus $222,990 to buy the lawn that buffers Mountain Road and Castle Manor’s still-in-development high-end condos. Kevin Silliker, director of economic development with the … Continue reading »

From a Georgian-style mansion in 86 acres in New York to a converted 19th-century coach house in Wiltshire.   Quinta de São Thiago, Sintra, Portugal. A historic manor located between the Monserrate and Seteais palaces in Sintra. It has vaulted decorated ceilings, a library, and a chapel and cloister reflecting its monastic heritage. 13 beds, 10 … Continue reading »