While this town is known mainly for its crystal, there are a number of other sites to visit. It is worth a stop on any tours of Ireland, even if you do not want crystal! The first settlers were the Danes, under the leadership of Sitric. They founded...
Tulliallan was an estate and is worth a visit on any tours of Scotland. It is close to Kincardine. There are the ruins of a castle that was the seat of the Blackadder family. It is an early fourteenth century hall-house. There is a splendid under-croft, rib-vaulted ceiling spanning...
This is a small island off the coast at Sligo. It is a true hidden gem on any tours of Ireland. Though there is a boat journey, which can be rough, to get to the island. The island has a well-preserved monastery. The monastery is said to have been...
This is a bit of a hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. It is a town in Berwickshire. There is a picturesque coast with a beach and the Hurcars Rocks. The original harbour was built in 1768, and was extended at the end of the 19th Century. This...
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...