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If you are interested in hidden gems, then this is a great place to visit on any tours of Scotland.   Inch Kenneth is a tiny island off the West coast of Mull. But it has a great significance in Christian history. After Saint Columba had established Christianity at...

As we progress towards the season and enquiries come in there are a few thoughts that we would like to share. A lot of people seem interested in tours of Ireland and Scotland for 2023. They also seem to prefer our private, chauffeur drive option.   However, many of...

If you are on an extended tour of Ireland you can fly from Galway to the Aran Islands. They are very interesting and a great place to visit.   There are many churches, crosses, and gravestones to explore. There are also Dolmens to be seen.   A race known as the...

This is an island in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. It has been referred to as the “Iona of the East”. If you are passing it is a nice place to visit on any tours of Scotland. It can be easily visited with a short boat trip. The island...

This castle sits on the East side of Carrick-on-Suir, County Tipperary. It is worth visiting on any tours of Ireland as it is a bit of a hidden gem.   Ormond Castle was the palace of the Butlers, an important family of the time. They were the Dukes of...

Fortingall is an attractive village to see on any tours of Scotland. It is situated in the highlands of Perthshire.   The churchyard has an ancient yew tree that is worth seeing. It is said to be over 5,000 years old, and the oldest living thing on earth!   Glen Lyon...

Armagh itself is an interesting and historical stop on any tours of Ireland. But it also is a base for the following:   Saint Patricks Well This is to the west of the city. People will be intrigued by the rags tied to the Fairy Thorn, which overhangs the well.   Navan...

This town is usually the first one travelers come upon when coming from England. It is an interesting stop on any tours of Scotland.   Make sure to take a look at the old Coldstream bridge dating from 1766. Also note the “Old Marriage House” (like the more famous...

This interesting abbey is found near Ballinasloe. It is a good stop on any tours of Ireland.   The abbey was founded for Franciscan friars by William O’Kelly in 1400. It was then restored in 1460.   The church is cruciform with a central tower and small foreign looking cloisters. Whist the...

This is a village in the West of Ireland. It is well worth a visit on any tours of Ireland and has a number of places to stay.   There is plenty to see around Clifden. Such as, which is simply splendid. In fact, Kylemore Pass, leading to the Abbey,...