The Queen arrives at Windsor Castle to find the gates firmly bolted

One’s been locked out! The Queen arrives at Windsor Castle to find the gates firmly bolted – and a bodyguard tries in vain to pull them open The Queen was locked out of Windsor Castle upon arrival last Thursday Her Range Rover swept into the driveway but braked abruptly as the gates shut A female … Read more

Medieval castle where Mary Queen of Scots spent last night of freedom is on sale for less than £2m

An enchanting medieval castle where Mary Queen of Scots spent her last night of freedom is on sale for under £2 million – and even comes with its own dungeon. Remarkable photos of Fa’side Castle, which enjoys panoramic views over the Lothians and the Forth Estuary, show the fairy tale façade of the 14th century … Read more

Lady Louise, 16, joins father Prince Edward for a horse ride near Windsor castle

The Queen’s youngest granddaughter inherited her love of riding after being taught by the monarch and her grooms from an early age. And Lady Louise continued to enjoy her grandmother’s favourite past time on Saturday as she rode out for moderate walk around the Windsor Castle grounds. Making a rare appearance the royal, 16, was joined … Read more

Queen dons dark glasses as she arrives at Windsor Castle on a bright winter afternoon

Bringing the sunshine! Queen dons dark glasses as she arrives at Windsor Castle on a bright winter afternoon – after Prince Andrew set off from home in the rain Queen, 93, was pictured arriving at Windsor Castle in a chauffeur-driven car Monarch donned pair of sunglasses and accessorised with dainty pearl earrings  Prince Andrew was photographed … Read more

Hidden island the size of Windsor Castle uncovered in Antarctica due to melting ice

A once-hidden island has been uncovered in Antarctica after melting glaciers caused by record high temperatures revealed its rocky shore to passing scientists. A group of polar researchers from the Thwaites Offshore Research (THOR) project spotted the island as their ship passed through Pine Island Bay in Antarctica. The island has been named Sif after the … Read more

Skeletons buried near Bamburgh Castle belonged to people who had travelled across the British isles

Britain was a fractious nation in the 7th Century AD, still looking for stability several centuries after the collapse of the Roman empire.  At this point, various kings ruled over different regions of land and many languages and religions dominated certain locales.  The exact date of the church is not known, but it is though … Read more

Grade I-listed castle owned by a sailor who killed the real-life Jack Sparrow on sale for £1.9m

A stunning Grade I-listed castle that was once owned by a swashbuckling sailor who killed the real-life Captain Jack Sparrow from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean has gone on the market for £1.9million. Coupland Castle dates back to the 12th century, having been built on land belonging to Sir John de Coupland, the squire who … Read more

Castle Airbnb near Bath with a clockhouse where stays start from just £13 per person per night 

Holidaymakers can feel like they are the king of the castle in this quirky Airbnb – because it is, after all, an actual castle. Longs Park Castle in West Ashton, Wiltshire, boasts a Rapunzel-style tower, an observatory and a clockhouse. And with a one-night stay costing from £211, and the property sleeping up to 16 … Read more

The grand castle that doubles as Windsor in The Crown opens its doors to Airbnb guests

For the first time, Belvoir Castle – the stunning Windsor Castle double in Netflix drama The Crown – is making one of its sumptuous suites available to book on Airbnb. To celebrate the turn of the decade, the castle, which normally has 14 bedrooms for hire, will open the doors of its King’s Suite, seen in … Read more

Great British Boltholes: A review of Glenapp Castle, Scotland

Great British Boltholes: Glenapp Castle in Scotland is fairytale country elegance and style Glenapp Castle is a five-star hotel in a ‘sensational’ corner of Ayshire, Scotland  There are 17 guest rooms (a few dog-friendly) with garden or sea views The castle restaurant serves a ‘mouthwatering’ six-course gourmet menu  By Bridget Mcgrouther For The Mail On … Read more