Exploring Buchanan Castle felt like a forgotten fairy tale—a beautifully abandoned castle being reclaimed by nature. This ruined country house, located in Stirlingshire, Scotland, was commissioned by ...

If it seems like the stuff of fairy tales, think again. That vacation can become your reality if you book a stay at Smithmore Castle on English Knob Mountain in Spruce Pine, North Carolina .

In true castle fashion, it once boasted a water-filled moat. The 2023 free event at the castle runs from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 31, or until the candy runs out. The theme is "The Addams Family." ...

After all, the fairy tale-like Windsor Castle is said to be Queen Elizabeth II's favorite home. But it is much more than that, according to David Lewis, a historian who has lived in the town of ...