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	<title>British and Irish Castles</title>
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	<description>A guide to the castles of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.</description>
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		<title>Discovering Castles in Scotland</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for something to do in Scotland that will combine not only fun, but a little bit of learning and knowledge? If you are, then you should look no further than the abundance of castles in Scotland. Scotland is an old country whose history goes back through the centuries. Deep in the heart [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/08/10/discovering-castles-in-scotland/</link>
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		<title>The History of Lancaster Castle - Part 1 of 2</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Lancaster Castle stemmed from an original fort built by the Romans overlooking the town of Lancaster and the River Lune to help combat the invading forces of the Picts and Scots.      Following the demise of the Roman Empirein Britain during the 5th century, Lancaster fell into decline and it was [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/08/07/the-history-of-lancaster-castle-part-1-of-2/</link>
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		<title>The Ghosts of the Tower Of London - Part 1</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Over the coming week, I hope to lead you on a journey of discovery and adventure.   Briefly taking a glimpse  into a past so horrid.   Of haunting tales and ghastly ends that awaited so many of her most famous occupants.    Firing your imagination, so that you will [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/07/31/the-ghosts-of-the-tower-of-london-part-1/</link>
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		<title>The Ghosts of Windsor Castle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Windsor Castle is one of the many homes of the present Queen of England, several of her royal ancestors, and &#8220;non-royal&#8221; spirits, one of whom, according to legend was an ancient Saxon hunter named Herne, who was renowned thought out the area for his outstanding hunting abilities.
One story tells of Herne, as one of the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/07/30/the-ghosts-of-windsor-castle/</link>
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		<title>Tantallon Castle – One of Scotland’s finest ruined castles</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With it’s spectacular location, atop a rocky cliff, jutting out into the Firth of Forth, Tantallon  Castle is one of Scotland and Britain’s most spectacular castles. The castle is built of local red sandstone which makes an already impressive building all the more striking.
Even more spectacular is the view from the castle itself with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/07/27/tantallon-castle-%e2%80%93-one-of-scotland%e2%80%99s-finest-ruined-castles/</link>
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		<title>Scottish Castles hired as hideaways for the super rich</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, Scottish castles were associated with wild chieftains exacting brutal retribution on their neighbours and crofters. Then came the age of enlightenment, which saw the Scottish aristocracy trying to emulate their English neighbours and become a little more refined. This led to a lot of new properties being built of a less [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/07/27/scottish-castles-hired-as-hideaways-for-the-super-rich/</link>
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		<title>Hidden England - Medieval Castles, Historic Homes and English History</title>
		<description><![CDATA[With Summer coming to a glorious climax, the gardens of Hidden England are in full bloom. For garden enthusiasts the opportunities are endless.
Explore more than 10 acres of wonderful gardens in the process of restoration at Easton Walled Gardens - with a cottage garden, turf maze and auricular theatre all new for 2006. Relax in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/07/26/hidden-england-medieval-castles-historic-homes-and-english-history/</link>
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		<title>Chillingham Castle - The most haunted castle in England</title>
		<description><![CDATA[England has many castles and most make claim to being haunted but Chillingham castle situated in the county of Northumberland with it&#8217;s dark dank dungeons and medieval torture chambers has gained a sinister reputation. It has been declared the most haunted castle in England!
The castle dates back to the 12th century and has been continuously [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/07/25/chillingham-castle-the-most-haunted-castle-in-england/</link>
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		<title>Edinburgh Castle</title>
		<description><![CDATA[All residents of Edinburgh love the Castle. It looms over our daily lives like a guardian. A sentinel. Huge and imposing atop a solid lump of rock, directly in the heart of the city. One of the most stunning castles of Britain and Ireland, it is still however quintessentially Scottish.
Very few cities in the world [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/07/24/edinburgh-castle/</link>
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		<title>Borthwick Castle - the ideal wedding venue</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for somewhere to get married then you should look no further than Borthwick Castle. Situated near Edinburgh in Scotland this romantic castle is now available for use as a Hotel, Restaurant and Wedding venue.
The castle itself is steeped in history (see some background on Borthwick Castle) and provides a fantastic romantic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.britishandirishcastles.co.uk/2007/07/23/borthwick-castle-the-ideal-wedding-venue/</link>
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