Why has Alan Carr bought a castle and where is it?
The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway.
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"Since I was a boy in Northampton, I've always dreamt big, and have always been enchanted with the history and romance of a stately home and as I turn 50, I feel it's my time."
— Alan Carr , Celebrity
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The comedian has purchased a castle in the Scottish Borders which comes with 17 bedrooms and its own working railway.
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