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Chilham Castle, Kent, EIEO £15m, Knight Frank   "An Englishmans home is his castle," or so the saying goes. But what if his home really was a castle? If youre in the market for one right now, youre in luck. There are currently plenty of castles for sale in the UK (and a corker in the Netherlands that I couldnt leave out). The question is, which would you buy? Carbisdale Castle, Culrain, £1.5m, Stutt & Parker   Formerly the seat of the Duchess of Sutherland, Carbisdale Castle, built 190...

Scotland’s bard praised it for its “honest men and bonny lasses” and for generations of Scots, a trip to Ayr with its long sandy beach and charming town centre was a grand place to visit. Trooping off the train from Glasgow, countless holidaymakers would arrive at the town’s impressive Victorian railway station, cross its cast iron bridge and book into a room at the splendid neighbouring hotel. Designed in the French Renaissance style with delightful features that echo Loire Valle...

Live like a king! Scottish castle that was once home to Robert the Bruces family goes up for sale complete with 10 bedrooms, three extra cottages and five-car garage The eight-bedroom and six-bathroom castle spans 8,398 square feet, across six floors with 53 acres of land Earlshall Castle was once lived in by the family of Scottish King Robert the Bruce and has an illustrious history The 475-year-old castle boasts a gun room, a wine cellar, a games room,  a secret garden and five garages Esta...

Festival president Robert Lorimer remembers the day well. A year later, he thinks banning most spectators was the right decision. He just wishes he had been given more notice. The four-day festival and weightlifting competition, named for actor, bodybuilder and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, lost millions of dollars in 2020 due to health restrictions imposed days before it was set to begin, Lorimer said. Although competitors and fans had already arrived in Columbus, spectators...

Netflixs Behind Her Eyes and the story of historic Scots mansion Ardkinglas House Filmed on location across the UK, one Scottish site has made a big impression with fans. The stunning Ardkinglas House. (Image: Tom Parnell/CCbySA4.0) Join thousands of others who have signed up to the weekly Scotland Now newsletter for the latest Scottish heritage and culture news.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to sen...

Scotlands most romantic walks for Valentines Day stroll in your area Valentines Day will be a little different this year but that doesnt mean we cant make the most of it. The idyllic Hermitage and River Bran in the snow. (Image: NTS) Get the latest Falkirk news sent straight to your inbox with our newsletterInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they’ll include rec...

The garden and estate at this grand Georgian House are open. The house, shop, tearoom and toilet facilities remain closed during this latest lockdown. Montrose Basin is a short distance from the house and offers further spectacular walks for visitors. The tidal basin, which makes up part of the estuary of the River South Esk, is home to over 80,000 migratory birds and you should keep an eye open for otters, roe deer and red squirrels along the way. Aberdeenshire: Drum Castle One of Scotla...

The story behind Dunrobin - Scotlands fairytale castle The beautiful castle near Golspie overlooks the Moray Firth and could have come straight from a Disney film. Updated The beautiful Dunrobin Castle. (Image: Getty) Get the latest Scotland Now stories sent straight to your inbox with our twice-weekly newsletter.Invalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be ...

Where was Then Came You filmed? Explore Ardkinglas House and more Scottish filming locations   Then Came You is the perfect rom-com to brighten up your winter nights but just where was it filmed? What filming locations did Then Came You use? After the year we’ve all had, an easy-going rom-com is always a welcome watch and that’s exactly what Then Came You brings to the table. The film hit digital stores earlier in the year and now Sky Cinema customers here in the UK have been treated to th...