Castles

Image copyright SYHA Hostelling Image caption Carbisdale Castle was built between 1907 and 1917 and was once used as a refuge for Norwegian royalty A swimming pool is among changes proposed to what was once one of Scotland’s most spectacular youth hostels. Carbisdale Castle, which overlooks the Kyle of Sutherland in the Highlands, was shut … Continue reading »

PUBLISHED: February 1, 2017 07:59 Powis Castle 999 exercise declared a success Dozens of firefighters raced to tackle a major incident at a historic castle. But there was no reason to panic, as Powis Castle, in Welshpool, was being used as the centre of a major training exercise for fire crews from Shropshire and Mid Wales. … Continue reading »

According to English Heritage, “Clifford’s Tower is one of the best-loved landmarks in York. It is the largest remaining part of York Castle, once the centre of government for the north of England. The 11th-century timber tower on top of the earth mound was burned down in 1190, after York’s Jewish community, some 150 strong, … Continue reading »

Comments (0) BOVEY Castle’s Great Western Restaurant has been awarded three prestigious AA Rosettes for its culinary excellence. The award puts it among some of the best in the country. The Great Western Restaurant’s talented head chef Mark Budd honed his skills at some of the finest hotel restaurants in the world before returning to his … Continue reading »

There’s really only one way to kick off a new year, and that’s to make the most of the beautiful surroundings our forests have to offer us in the UK. Coming home to a cold dark house in November was the clincher to book a forest retreat not too far from home, but in a … Continue reading »

Squatters have occupied a £15 million mansion owned by a Russian billionaire in one of the most expensive parts of London. The Autonomous Nation of Anarchist Libertarians (Anal) say they have been in the Grade II listed building in Eaton Square since Wednesday. They intend to use it as a homeless shelter and community centre, … Continue reading »

leap Castle is popularly known as the most haunted castle in Ireland where ghost apparitions are very active. (Photo: Hauntings Of England/YouTube) The Leap Castle in Ireland is frighteningly haunted. Several TV shows have chosen the site to film, and conduct documentaries about the reportedly paranormal activities in the place. Leap Castle is located in the … Continue reading »

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Airbnb released figures yesterday which showed that Dublin-based hosts made €52m in 2016 as 403,500 visitors came to the city and used the service. But its Irish offerings are not all two bedroom apartments in Temple Bar – there are castles all over the country listed in the site. Here are five that took our fancy Blackwater Castle … Continue reading »

    There are loads of great exploration options in Ethiopia. You could stay for quite long and still not get close to experiencing absolutely everything in this historical and cultural land. Most of the destinations gets greener and blossom all year round giving you the opportunity to schedule travel on the best time just … Continue reading »