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castles, it's highly likely that you won't have seen them all. With an estimated 2,000 castles (though it could be as many as 4,000) dotted around Scotland's rolling hills and picturesque glens, there are always new ones waiting to be discovered.

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The teamsaid: " The Real Mary King’s Close is often cited as one of the most haunted locations in Scotland, if not the world. The first filed historical sighting that we have dates back to 1685 and involves the Coltheart family.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A paramedic has organised a charity run from Stirling Castle to Edinburgh Castle to raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) after losing his dad to the disease.Sauchie resident Gregor Miller, set up the Castle Crusade run last year and has been in training since October last year (2020).The run was originally meant to be held on March 28 this year but was postponed because of Covid.

Gwrych Castle in Abergele with the celebrities, but how about staying in the Grade II* listed castellated towers set into the original curtain boundary wall of Gwrych Castle? Called Hen Wrych Hall Tower, the structure has three storeys of accommodation that has been lovingly restored and now offers a cute and charming bolthole for two for the most romantic of stays.Exposed stone walls and chunky beams, flagstone floors, the original front door included carvings from Nepoleonic times, original bread oven and lounge log burner combine to ensure the most characterful of stays too; who cares what the celebrities further down the road are doing?In this charming property there's a hand carved mahogany staircase leading up to the first floor

They have been doting parents since welcoming their son Gunner in October 2017.And Spencer and Heidi Pratt joined their three-year-old son at a beach in southern California on Monday.The famous couple from The Hills took a dip in the water and enjoyed building sand castles as they soaked up the sun. Family day:Spencer and Heidi Pratt joined their three-year-old son at a beach in southern California on MondayHeidi, 34, donned a casual look in a black tank top that she teamed with beige sweats and sneakers.The reality TV star tied her blonde hair up into a bun and shielded her eyes from the sun in dark rounded shades.

Alice Glass has encouraged fans to stream her solo music, saying she’s being “gutted” over royalty payments from music by her former band Crystal Castles.Glass announced her departure from Crystal Castles in 2014. In 2017, she then shared a statement accusing her former bandmate Ethan Kath of physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.After denying the claims, Kath then responded by suing Glass for defamation.

I'm a Celebrity. The presenting duo made the admission during Steve and Karen's Breakfast Show on TFM this morning (September 14).

I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here 2020. And recent developments mean that the new season could be taking place a lot closer to home than in previous years.

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filming will take place in a ruined castle in the UK, with the winning celeb crowned King of Queen of the castle, instead of the jungle.And the Daily Mail reports  that sources have said producers are looking at a castle in north Wales, close to Ewloe, to host the 2020 series.This could mean several ruined castles - either Ewloe Castle itself, Hawarden Old Castle or one of the many castles slightly further afield in the area.

supernatural often go hand in hand, with ghosts and witches featuring in stories told about many of our most famous landmarks.From Rabbie Burns' Tam O' Shanter to Shakespeare's Macbeth, storytellers have always been fascinated by Scotland's rich mythology and violent past.It's no surprise then, when the story of most of Scotland's castles come with dark secret or two.We're decided to compile a list of the most haunted castles around the country.Now better known for its Italian Garden - which was designed by Countess Cecilia, grandmother and godmother of Queen Elizabeth II - Glamis Castle was once the talk of the courts around Europe due to its supposed dark and terrible secret.The childhood home of the Queen Mother was also once said to be

Historic Scotland have confirmed that three of Scotland's most popular castles are set to re-open next week.Posting on social media, the organisation revealed that it would be "opening the gates" and "lowering the drawbridges" at Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Urquhart Castle.Visitors will be allowed to return to the iconic sites from Saturday August 1st.Posting on their Facebook page, the wrote: "There’ll be a few changes to make sure all our staff and visitors stay safe, but there’s still loads to explore and centuries of history to uncover."Pre-booking is essential for everyone, including members."The historic sites were closed down at the start of the covid-19 outbreak, much like the rest of the country.Only accepting advance

Scotland's castles, we can do the next best thing by renting them out for a night or two.Live out your Outlander or Game of Thrones fantasy as you enjoy a stay in one of the country's magnificent strongholds.Rich with history and surrounded by stunning countryside, these buildings have dominated the landscape for centuries.For an unforgettable night, weekend, or even a week, of living like royalty, here are some of the best Scottish castles you can stay in.This incredible castle on the south west coast, is not only an exciting location to stay in, it was also voted as 'Scotland's Hotel of the Year' in 2019.Built in 1870 in the Scottish Baronial style, it was designed by noted architect David Bryce and was once home to one of Scotland's most

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