There has been a castle on this site since the 12th century. What stands today is very complete and well worth a visit on any tours of Ireland. The castle is one of the most complete in Ireland. It has an interesting history. Prince (later King) John resided in...
This is a great stop on any tours of Scotland. This castle is the seat of the Duke of Atholl. It is close to the village of Blair Atholl. The oldest part of the buildings is known as Comyns Tower. The foundations of this probably date to 1269. The castle...
This is one of Irelands leading tourist attractions for any tours of Ireland. It really is a must see. Though the weather dictates what is visible and the extent of any viewing. The cliffs are four miles long and at their highest are 660 feet. Though at Hags Head...
This is an ancient ring fort dating from 100 BC. Near the town of Coleraine. It’s definitely worth a stop on any tours of Ireland. The fort was the seat of Rory Mor, king of the Picts, and the capital of their territory. Coleraine itself has a history...
This is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides. Worth a visit on any tours of Scotland. It is an island with a great variety of landscapes. It has rough moorlands to the North, and a hilly centre. Ben More is 3169 feet tall. There are also some beautiful lochs...
This is a quaint fishing village worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. It has a beautiful sandy beach and a magnificent coastline. There is an important lighthouse dating from 1861 standing on St Abbs head. Near the lighthouse are the last traces of an early Christian...
This is a great stop near Limerick if you are on any tours of Ireland. The Abbey was founded for Franciscans in 1402. The buildings date from 1433, when Macon Dall Macnamara settled Observatines (reformed Franciscans) at the site. The monastic church consists of a nave with a...
The Bannatyne family existed in this area from around 1220. They occupied Kames Castle for about 600 years. It’s definitely worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. The tower house was built in the 14th century. In recent times it was occupied as the Royal Navy officers married...
This is a great castle to see if you are around Limerick on any tours of Ireland. Bunratty Castle stands on the Northern shore of the Shannon River. The first castle was built here by Thomas de Clare in 1277. The present castle was built in the middle...
This castle in Perthshire and is the family seat of Stuart of Grandtully. It is worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. There has been a castle at this site since the 14th century. However, the current building is mostly 16th century. Interesting features include a square keep,...