Yes! We Got Wanderlust! In fact, we're feeling all dreamy for castles as February is National Castle Month! The fairytale moated medieval castle of Bodiam in East Sussex, England was built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a former knight of Edward III. It is set in the romantic and picturesque heart of 1066 Country and [...]
Castles. Castilles. Châteaux. Whatever you call them, February is the month we celebrate the formidable fortresses. Say the word "castle" and some people are instantly transported to Cinderella's fairytale Châteaux at Disneyland, while others instinctively think of the hulking ruins dotting the English countryside or sprawling along the Rhine River. During National Castle Month, Wanderlust Tours takes [...]
The years following Scotland’s independence, Edinburgh Castle grew into a true royal residence. Robert the Bruce’s son, David II (1356-71) rebuilt the castle. Well-House Tower was built to protect the water supply, allowing occupants to hold out during long sieges. In 1367, he commissioned the massive L-shaped tower, now known as David’s Tower, but would not live to see [...]
Copyright: Shawnie Kelley. (Originally published in Renaissance Magazine, Issue 60) One of the most recognizable fortresses in the world rears up from a volcanic crag in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland. There is a magical resonance about the mighty Edinburgh Castle, which is seemingly buttressed by the living earth; permanently affixed to Castle Rock. Anyone trekking [...]
