King Arthur continues to hold a fascination for folklorists and the public alike. After all, the deeds of Arthur and his knights are now legendary. They’ve become part of Britain’s mythology. One of my favourite versions of the Arthurian legends was the Channel 4 mini series, Merlin. It starred the very excellent Sam Neill as Merlin and the […]
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Was the location of Callaly Castle really picked by fairies?
Callaly Castle stands around 9 miles west of Alnwick. Converted into private apartments, there’s currently no public access. Yet the castle features an odd history, and the fairy folk make an appearance in the story of its foundation. So what we’re going to ask ourselves today is… Was the location of Callaly Castle really picked […]
