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Summary Overview of Balmoral What to See Ranger Walks Other Sites of Interest Nearby Balmoral, located in Scotland’s Cairngorm National Park, serves as one of Queen Elizabeth’s private residences, providing a unique glimpse into royal life. It is a cherished retreat where the Queen, along with family and invited guests, spends time from August to…
Hay Castle: A Cultural Treasure in Danger A crumbling Hay Castle, Wales. Image by Kyle Taylor / CC BY 2.0 Hay Castle, a 900-year-old Welsh landmark, has withstood numerous sieges and civil wars, yet now faces a new threat from beetles. This historic site, constructed in the late 12th century by Norman lord William de…
Historic Cinemas Captured by Stefanie Klavens Cinemas like this one in Northampton, Pennsylvania, were once a town’s main attraction, offering significant reprieve during the Depression of the 1920s and 1930s. However, many of these historic establishments have transformed into glittering shadows of their former selves, overshadowed by multiplex cinemas and home television sets. Photographer Stefanie…
Exploring Abandoned Castles Around The World Start the day here Harris slams Trump’s “enemy from within” comment. Early voting begins in Georgia. What a La Niña winter could mean for the US. Magnificent Abandoned Castles Castles are not merely historical structures; they are significant cultural heritage sites that reveal stories of the past. Here are…
Balmoral Castle: A Royal Retreat It’s widely acknowledged that Balmoral Castle was the Queen’s favourite of her many homes – with the monarch decamping to the Aberdeenshire castle every year during high summer. “It’s the most beautiful place on earth,” Princess Eugenie said in an ITV documentary released to coincide with Her Majesty’s 90th birthday….