This interesting abbey is found near Ballinasloe. It is a good stop on any tours of Ireland. The abbey was founded for Franciscan friars by William O’Kelly in 1400. It was then restored in 1460. The church is cruciform with a central tower and small foreign looking cloisters. Whist the...
This is a village in the West of Ireland. It is well worth a visit on any tours of Ireland and has a number of places to stay. There is plenty to see around Clifden. Such as, which is simply splendid. In fact, Kylemore Pass, leading to the Abbey,...
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...
Happy New Year! Here at Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we are already getting very busy for 2023. If you are planning either a tour of Ireland, a tour of Scotland, or both, you need to start planning now! The choice hotels in both Ireland and Scotland are...
Monkstown is a nice wee village situated in County Cork. It sits between the villages of Douglas and Ringaskiddy. It is a hidden gem on any tours of Ireland. The name is derived from a colony of Benedictine monks. Monkstown Castle is worth looking at, as it has an...
This castle was the seat of Clan Munro since the 12th century. Foulis Castle is definitely worth a visit on any tours of Scotland. It is certainly a bit of a hidden gem. The castle is situated near Evanton, in the parish of - Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty. Foulis...
This castle sits on a spectacular site on the shores of Galway Bay. Dunguaire Castle can be found outside the little village of Kinvara. It is definitely worth a stop on any tours of Ireland, and is said to be one of the most photographed castles in...
This castle sits in the village of Kinsale, which is a great stop on any tours of Ireland. Desmond Castle is located in the middle of the town on Cork Street. It is well worth visiting. It can be referred to as the French Prison, as it was...
This is a nice village in Scotland, sitting on the North East part of the Sidlaw Hills. It is on the left bank of Lunan Water. It is a good stop on any tours of Scotland as Guthrie Castle is very interesting. The castle stands near the village...
This property claims to be the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, dating from the 10th century. Therefore, it is an interesting stop on any tours of Scotland. It is definitely something of a hidden gem. It sits in Peeblesshire near Inverleithen, and was originally a Royal Hunting Lodge. Inside...