This castle is situated between Ennis and Limerick. It was built in 1467. This is a castle worth seeing on any tours of Ireland. Knappogue was built by “John Maccon MacNamara” He was the Lord of Clancullen and High Chieftain of the Dal gCais. By 1580 the MacNamara family had...
Gleneagles is of course famous for golf tours of Scotland and the courses around are superb. At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours it is often included in our golf packages. The courses are not for the faint hearted golfer. But there is more to see , as we...
This is also known as the “Antonine Wall”. It runs from the River Forth , near Bo’ness to the River Clyde at Old Kilpatrick. It is worth seeing on any tours of Scotland as it is the most important Roman work remaining in Scotland. It was marked out...
Close to Limerick, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park are worth a visit on any tours of Ireland. The castle dates from around 1450 and was a stronghold for the O’Briens, who were Earls of Thomond (Munster) in the 16th and 17th centuries. There is an impressive collection...
This is a village to visit on any tours of Ireland. The scenery is fantastic and there is the beautiful Bantry House to see. It is a spacious village with good local food on offer. The Anchor Inn is great for a pint of Guinness, and you really...
This started out as a small village clustered around the castle. It sits on the Firth of Clyde, in Argyll. Dunoon is worth visiting on any tours of Scotland. Dunoon Castle was the seat of the High Stewards from the end of the 11th Century. But after the accession of...
This was the inaugural place of the O’Donnells, Chieftains of Donegal until the beginning of were the 17th Century. Although the flat rock at the summit is only a short climb, because of the lie of the land it was possible for the chieftain to see...
Situated in Midlothian, this is one of the largest and finest Scottish castles. Plenty of reason to visit the castle on any tours of Scotland. It is a 14th Century castle based on a plain tower house. But between the 15th and 17th Centuries a group of buildings...
This is a small town in County Monaghan, Ireland. The town is a real hidden gem, as it has an ancient lineage which makes it worth a stop on any tours of Ireland. The remains of a 12th Century Augustinian Abbey, known as the “Wee Abbey” are...
This is in Argyll if you find yourself in that direction on any tours of Scotland. It is dramatically situated on the rocky West coast of Knapdale. Castle Sween is interesting as it is of high architectural importance. The castle appears to be the earliest stone castle in...