This is the home of the Chiefs of the Maclean’s. It sits in the Island of Mull. Both the castle and the island are worth visiting on any tours of Scotland. The present chief is the 27th – Sir Charles Maclean. The castle was built in the 13th Century...
This little island is off the coast around Sligo. The access point is the little harbour of Mullaghmore. It will take up a full day on any tours of Ireland. The island is about 4 miles out to sea. It is uninhabited. The last residents left in 1947. But the island...
This is a village in Stirlingshire, Scotland. It is an example of an ancient burgh. It is worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. It was founded in the 12th Century by William the Lion. It was set up as a medieval burgh. However Airth failed but was founded...
This is an attractive small village in County Westmeath. The village is laid out English style, around a green. It is popular on tours of Ireland for fishing. There is a tiny village called Fore nearby. Fore stands among a group of ecclesiastical ruins. There is a graveyard beside the...
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...