'I own Bamburgh Castle – it costs a fortune and famous author also has claim to it'

Francis Watson-Armstrong, the inheritor of Bamburgh Castle, has discussed the escalating costs associated with managing the Northumberland landmark. He highlighted the significant financial burden and the difficult annual decisions required to maintain the venue. Additionally, Watson-Armstrong revealed that he recently discovered a famous novelist also holds a claim to the castle. The owner spoke openly about these increasing struggles and the complexities involved in running such a historic and expensive site.