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,...
This is a great wee village in Caithness, Scotland. Halkirk is a true hidden gem on any tours of Scotland. It is a later community, planned by Sir John Sinclair, in the last decade of the 18th century. There is splendid fishing in the area based around the...
Happy New Year! Here at Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we are already getting very busy for 2023. If you are planning either a tour of Ireland, a tour of Scotland, or both, you need to start planning now! The choice hotels in both Ireland and Scotland are...
Monkstown is a nice wee village situated in County Cork. It sits between the villages of Douglas and Ringaskiddy. It is a hidden gem on any tours of Ireland. The name is derived from a colony of Benedictine monks. Monkstown Castle is worth looking at, as it has an...
This castle was the seat of Clan Munro since the 12th century. Foulis Castle is definitely worth a visit on any tours of Scotland. It is certainly a bit of a hidden gem. The castle is situated near Evanton, in the parish of - Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty. Foulis...