Anaksagor asked:


Scotland is a wonderful land of mountains and lochs, surrounded by the sea and ever close to a long and fascinating history.  In a countryside that always inspires, dotted with crofter’s huts and fishermen’s cottages, renting a luxury castle in Scotland presents an intriguing opportunity to both relax and learn more about this fascinating land.

While planning your trip to a Scottish castle the first thing is to choose the place to stay. There are many self catering castles in Scotland that vary in size, age, location, and a set of activities available. Many castles are home to museums and art galleries providing captivating glimpses into the country’s culture and traditions of art. There is always entertainment available. Most castles have a village nearby with good restaurants and local shops. Golf courses are usually within easy reach of castles. Many castles have tennis courts and billiard rooms, some have swimming pools; and should the evening air cool then a game of backgammon or chess next to the fire is always a delight.

Scotland is rich in rivers and lochs – and we must mention the most famous - Loch Ness. This is an ideal place for those who enjoy fishing and water sports. Loch Ness has always been one of the main Scottish attractions. There is ideal accommodation standing on the shores of the loch. Originally built as fortress 350 years ago and thence used as an abbey, the building has been sympathetically and elegantly transformed into luxury holiday apartments. At present it offers its visitors premier holiday rentals.

Scottish castles belonged to some important kings, clan chiefs and noblemen – and thus are situated in the locations of great charm and natural beauty, often beside lochs and forests. So staying in a luxury holiday castle is an opportunity to wake up in the peace and tranquility of the countryside, many with a view of lakes and mountains from your bedroom window. Moreover, staying in a castle is perfect for a big family or group of friends – certainly enough rooms and space for children to play.

Loch Ness accommodation in Scotland will offer:

- Loch-side barbecue area

- The Lounge

- Tennis court            

- Cricket pitch

- Badminton

- Table tennis

- Croquet

- Chess set

- Fishing rights

- Swimming pool and spa

- Libraries

Everything for a perfect family holiday in Scotland.

I found the largest selection of castles for holiday rental at www.cottages-and-castles-co.uk and www.the-highland-club.co.uk



THADDEUS

isadoramerk asked:


I am going to Bulgaria soon with my sister, we will also be visiting Greece and Romania. I am especialy excited to see Romania. I really want to see some of the old castles there, douse anyone know of any that are still intact for the most part. Also, who owns them?

CLIFTON

Suzanne W McMahon asked:


You may wonder how a new mystery/detective series could get you to watch when network and cable TV is saturated with them. Nathan Fillion is the star luminary in the cast, playing the part of Richard Castle Can this really be the same person who played Dr.Pomattor in Waitress? Not doubt it is the same person who played Captain Hammer in ‘Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along’. Invoking the spirit of Phillip Marlowe, Castle will play with all your emotions with a powerful mix of comedy, mystery and romance. Ladies - there is plenty here for you also. Then there’s Stana Katic as Detective Kate Beckett. She has earned a role co-starring in her own show, after playing parts in various episodes of other shows. Filling out the strong cast Susan Sullivan portray’s Castle’s mom and Molly C. Quinn plays his daughter Alexis.

But the best interest-riveting force is the writing. The pilot was well done by Andrew W. Marlowe, Barry Schindel, David Grae and Charles Murray. I didn’t think they could sustain the twist and turns, fascinating crimes, and interaction between the characters for much longer. Happily I’ve been proved wrong.

Castle and Beckett are the classic pair who have a relationship filled with sexual tension, the male pushing, the woman keeping him at arms length. Much to her disdain, Castle is given permission to follow Beckett. He has redeeming qualities despite frequently getting in the way, speaking out of turn, and being a general nuisance to Beckett. Beckett can’t help but grow to care about Castle as she learns to value his insights and appreciate the risks he takes to ***** cases. Beckett’s co-workers aren’t immune to Castle’s charms either. In one episode he perks everyone up with a new start of the art coffee machine.

Castle’s mom and daughter are both full of contrasting elements. His mother is immature, takes advantage, and bears watching. The daughter is mature beyond her years, a great support to her dad, and keeps her grandmother in check. As a devoted father, Castle can’t help buy show concern about his daughter, even though she’s fully capable of taking care of herself. As Castle’s daughter Alexis, Molly C. Quinn has the best acting abilities on the program. Expect to see Molly for years to come.

The show has become one of my favorites. I hope it will continue for several seasons. After ordering the Comcast HD Triple Play, I’m especially excited about the upcoming shows. I finally got an HDTV a couple of months ago and in a few short days I’ll be enjoying Castle and all the rest of my favorite shows in full high definition sound and picture. I found a terrific plan online where I can bundle Digital Cable, High Speed Internet, and one-price Digital Voice into a single, easy-to-pay, inexpensive plan. I am really excited to try the Comcast broadband internet service I signed up for that will compliment my Digital Cable very well. The ancient DSL connection I had was so unpredictable and slow I couldn’t watch any videos online or listen to great new music. That won’t be an issue now. Now I don’t have to deal with minute by minute charges, due to Comcast Digital Voice. I can talk to whoever I want, local or long distance, anywhere in the country and only have one low bill. If your locale offers Comcast cable you need to check out the offers available without waiting any longer. Look into them today before these special promos come to an end.



LOREN

Megan asked:


Now castles or fortresses please!

CLIFF

Ally Wahlberg asked:


Last weekend at JapFest show at the Castle Combe happened the largest ever gathering of Honda NSX supercars. Forty-three of the legendary mid-engined sports cars were gathered together to grace one of UK’s biggest NSX clubs.

Owners from different places have assembled at the Wiltshire venue to create a huge display that catches the attention of show organizers, who awarded the club for the efforts they have given the event. There were also some members who tried on track to test the power of their pristine machines.

James Taylor from the online-based NSX Club Britain, said, “This was our first ever stand at a large event and everyone was blown away by the sheer number of cars that turned up. Some people had traveled all the way down from Scotland and Northern Ireland to be there.”

Honda UK has also contributed to the pack of NSXs with its own rare version of the car. And speaking of rare NSX present at the event is the G-plate NSX which was registered in 1990 and considered to be the second NSX ever brought to the country. The G-plate is still in an amazing immaculate condition despite its age and this is attributed to the restoration work done by the Honda UK press workshop, and of course the meager 7,700 miles on the clock. According to some reports it is also the very same car that was driven by Ayrton Senna on its visit to Honda UK.

The Honda NSX has made its debut way back in 1990 and was introduced as a genuine mid-engine sports car with an all-aluminum monocoque body which was a first for a production vehicle at that time. Afterwards the Honda NSX continued to evolve. Its performance was improved through increased displacement, a 6-speed manual transmission, different tire size, and enhanced aerodynamic performance. Similarly, the addition of the NSX-T open-top model together with the NSX-R pure sports model has helped to further enhanced driving performance.

The Honda NSX is also the very first true sports car that adopts clean emission measures. It has successfully combined exhilarating driving performance with superior environmental performance. Such remarkable capabilities of the NSX have enabled it to achieve total worldwide sales of over 18,000 units for the 15 years that it was in production. The Honda NSX exemplifies Honda’s remarkable auto making technology, high quality auto components and Honda accessories that can remain immaculate even through long years of usage.



ADAM

sahanmerry asked:


I need the names of Medieval Castles In Britain.
It would also help if I got the dates of when the castles were built.

HOMER

Rick Lomas asked:


Hire Camervan Scotland: Four Must-See Castles

Holiday in Scotland. What can be more relaxing, except maybe to hire a campervan in Scotland. Why not? The roads is Scotland are easy to drive and the lack of traffic makes traveling through Scotland a relaxing holiday.

Scotland is home to some of the most ancient castles in the world, and a holiday is not the same if you don’t see at least a few of them. If you are going to go to Scotland then you must see these four castles.

Stirling Castle

This is one of the largest castles in all of Scotland. It is surrounded by three steep cliffs, giving it its defensive position and its gorgeous views. It sits atop Caste Hill, a volcanic crag. This is where Mary Queen of Scots was crowned.

Urquhart Castle

The castle is now just a ruin, it was once a magnificent structure. The castle was built some time back in the 1200s–no one knows exactly when it was built. How can you visit Scotland and not see the home of the “Loch Ness Monster”? There is a gift shop there for now if you want to gift some “Nessie” memorabilia.

Caerlaverock Castle

This castle was built sometime in the 13th century and is a very popular tourist spot. The moat gives it a very “castle” feeling. It is triangle in shape, making it quite unique in appearance. The sheer beauty of this castle brings many happy couples and marks the spot of many weddings.

Edinburgh Castle

This castle is one of the oldest castles in the world and the most popular in Scotland. The architecture brings tourists from around the world to see its royal palace and great hall. The battle scenes, restaurants, and canons bring visitors daily. The views alone would make this a must-stop, but who can resist the re-enactments?

For more details visit: http://www.campervansdirect.co.uk/campervan-hire-scotland/



ANDREW

Sara M asked:


I have a school project and what are some good castle sites?

LEON

Aksauna G asked:


Is it even possible to book it for a private party help please. Its not anyones birthday I just want to go with all of my family cause they have never been there.but I have ALOT of family memebers so I just want the whole thing booked.Please Help me someone.

BENNETT

shaz asked:


what kind of people lived in the castles and why they did.

JONAS