This is worth a stop on any tours of Ireland that take you near Wexford. Johnston Castle does not qualify for most commonly accepted definitions as a castle. It is in fact a 19th century Gothic mansion. But as it does incorporate the remains of an old castle...
This is a real hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. Kingshouse is a hamlet in the Stirling area and sits at the head of Loch Lubnaig. Nearby is Balquidder which is the burial place of the famous Rob Roy MacGregor. Rob Roy was a famous Scottish outlaw...
At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we have a great nine/ten-day trip around Scotland. We begin at Cameron House for two nights. This allows us to visit Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond. Then we move through the Highlands to the Isle of Skye. We stay at Kinloch Lodge for...
This is a village near Glenties in Ireland. An area with a few hidden gems for sure. It is a good stop on any tours of Ireland for the following reasons. Firstly, the scenery is outstanding as the village sits in a valley at the mouth of the...
At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we have a great nine/ten-day trip around Ireland. We start with two nights at the Westbury in Dublin. This allows you to explore the city and see places like the library at Trinity College and Christchurch Cathedral. You can experience Temple Bar...
This is near the Hill of Tarvit in Scotland. It is an interesting stop on any tours of Scotland. Definitely a bit of a hidden gem. Scotstarvit Tower is a high and notable landmark. It is Ashlar faced, embattled, and turreted. It rises to five storeys complete with garret and...
This little town is situated on the Firth of Clyde, Renfrewshire, Scotland. It is an interesting stop on any tours of Scotland. Gourock is what would be considered a hidden gem, off the main tourist trails. There was a castle here from 1494, and a later one from...
This is near the town of Castlebar. It is interesting and well worth looking at on any tours of Ireland. Castlebar is situated on the Castlebar River connecting Lough Cullin with Castlebar Lough. It is a great place for fishing. Ballintober Abbey was founded in 1216 by Cathal, the...
This is situated in Lauderdale, Berwickshire. It’s a good stop on any tours of Scotland. Lauder’s charter as a royal burgh dates from 1502. But there are claims it has been a royal burgh since the time of William the First in 1185. The local church was built by...
This is a great wee village in Caithness, Scotland. Halkirk is a true hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. It is a later community, planned by Sir John Sinclair, in the last decade of the 18th century. There is splendid fishing in the area based around the...