This is a small, quaint town in Angus, Scotland. It is of interest on any tours of Scotland, but also has a dark past. It has picturesque narrow streets and was once noted for its weavers. Kirriemuir has a dark history of accusations of witchcraft. These date back to...
This is a well-known village with locals in the South of Ireland. It is a great stop on any tours of Ireland, and has a few good hotels. The general area, and in particular Kinsale, was the scene of fierce battles in the 17th century. The Spanish sought...
This is a two-storey cloister ruin in County Meath, well worth a stop on any tours of Ireland. It was established in 1147. The Abbey has large corner towers that were built as fortifications during the troubled 12th century. Scarcely any other abbey in Ireland is as well...
The monastery in Ardmore was founded in the 5th century. It is located in the seaside village near Waterford and is commonly known as Saint Declan’s Monastery. It is an interesting stop on any tours of Ireland. The monastery became a Cathedral in 1152. The round tower was built...
Cawdor is a village near Inverness in the Highlands. It is an interesting stop on any tours of Scotland. Cawdor Castle was made famous by William Shakespeare. It featured in MacBeth way back then. It is a traditional Scottish castle. The castle keep, as we see it now dates from...
This is a large 15th century tower house worth seeing on any tours of Ireland. The first known settlement at the site may have been a Viking trading station. It was destroyed by the famous Irish chieftain Brian Boru in 977 AD. This structure is actually the fourth...
This is a true hidden gem on any tours of Ireland. Try and take it in on any journey that takes you in this direction. The Oratory was built in 1182 at Killaloe. Killaloe is a beautifully situated spot at the southern tip of Lough Derg. It is a...
This is an island off the coast in Ireland. It is in County Kerry and worth a visit on any tours of Ireland. Though it is accessible by boat and the weather plays a big part in the ability to visit the island. In Celtic times the Druids...
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,...