This is near the village of Maybole if you are passing on any tours of Scotland. It is a very fine example of a Scottish religious establishment of the 13th Century, and worth looking at. The abbey was founded in 1244 by Duncan, Earl of Carrick, and...
This castle is situated near the village of Quin. It is on the Northwest side of the village. The castle was built in 1550 and restored in 1975. It is worth seeing on any tours of Ireland, as it also has something interesting in its grounds. Within the grounds...
[caption id="attachment_9196" align="aligncenter" width="960"] © Copyright Andrew Curtis and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence[/caption] This castle is a true hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. It is located on the Northern outskirts of the town of Oban. The ruined castle stands on a rock...
This is not a place we visit on many tours of Ireland. Many clients want to avoid cities and concentrate on rural Ireland. But it does have a lot to offer. It has many fine Georgian houses, interesting old quays, and bridges over the River Shannon. King Johns Castle...
It is worth visiting Borthwick on any tours of Scotland for a couple of reasons. Firstly, Borthwick Castle dates from 1430, and is very interesting. It has always been regularly occupied. There is a rectangular tower over 100 feet high, with two wings. Borthwick Castle walls are 12 – 14...
By JohnArmagh - Own work, Public Domain, Link Kildare is a beautiful place and is easy to visit on any tours of Ireland. Nearby is the National Stud and Japanese Gardens which we have detailed before on the blog. With the Curragh not far away, it is a...
This castle stands near the town of Beauly in Inverness-shire, Scotland. It’s a great option on any tours in that area. The castle, the priory, and the town are all interesting. Beaufort Castle was the historic seat of the Lords Lovat. It was built in 1880 in the Scots...
This city in Ireland is very interesting. It can be visited easily on tours of Ireland while travelling the North Coast route. The city sits on the River Foyle. Its growth was funded by the London Guilds. In 1614 the last walled city in Europe was created. The walls still...
Galway city stands at the mouth of the river that flows between Lough Corrib and the sea. It’s a great place to visit on tours of Ireland. It began as a fishing village, but by the 13th century had become a walled and fortified town in the...
This mansion is near the village of Gifford in East Lothian. It’s worth a visit on any tours of Scotland. It was built in 1745 and was the seat of the Marquis of Tweeddale. The house contains a great deal of fine plaster decoration. This includes the famous room...