This is a tiny former Royal Burgh in Aberdeenshire. It is an interesting stop on any tours of Scotland. Kintore dates as far back as 854 with a triumph over Norse invaders. Hallforest Castle was built around 1309 after the forest was granted by Robert Bruce to Sir...
This is a town in County Donegal, Ireland. It sits beside Lough Swilly, on the beautiful Inishowen Peninsula. Besides the outstanding scenery there are a few hidden gems to go and see. O'Doherty's Keep is a fourteenth century Norman castle. In 1601 it was just a small, two-storey castle,...
Well, we have now completed a number of tours in 2024. I am happy to say that we have 100% satisfied customers!!! The secret for a private, chauffeur driven tour of Ireland or Scotland, is to relax. We will plan the trip meticulously, choosing the best hotels, and...
This is a nice town on the West coast in Ayrshire, Scotland. It is a great stop for golfers on any tours of Scotland. Ayr had a charter from the 13th century issued by William the Lion. The Church of Saint John dates from that century, though the...
Irelands castles were built mostly by the English. Many survive as the country’s most imposing architectural monuments. There are some that must be seen on any tours of Ireland. The first castles were built at the time of the first attacks by the Anglo-Normans. They rapidly erected fortified strongholds...
This is one of the most celebrated beauty spots in Britain. It is situated near Loch Lomond in Scotland. The area is a must see on any tours of Scotland. In fact, the Trossachs is a large forest park. It is an area of wooded glens, forested braes, and...
This is the farthermost of the Forth islands, in the Firth of Forth. It is a nice place to visit on any tours of Scotland. The isle was popular with Cristian monks in the distant past. Saint Adrian was killed by the raiding Danish Vikings in 870AD The remains...
Derry is a city in Ireland. It is the second largest in Northern Ireland, surpassed only by Belfast. It is worth a stop on any tours of Ireland to see the city walls. Those walls were never breached and the city is known as the “maiden city”. The...
This is a town in Perthshire, Scotland. It is an interesting hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. The town was created a burgh in 1488. There is a stream that runs right through the town. Alyth stands on the edge of the moorland and from its border’s heather...
A true hidden gem on any tours of Scotland! Small, quiet, with beautiful painted cottages/houses, it’s a great stop on any tours. The village has been there since 1716. Take a look at the harbour and the lobster fishing boats. On the land behind the town is the ruin...