This is one of Scotland’s oldest inhabited castles, and as such, worth seeing on any tours of Scotland. The oldest part of the castle is thought to date from 1360 and the home of the Seward family. The Seward’s fought against MacBeth in 1054. In 1613 it passed...
This is a sentinel rock that sits in the Firth of Clyde. If you are on tours of Scotland you will see it off the West coast. If you are near Girvan it is clearly visible. Ailsa Craig is in fact a large volcanic core over 1,000 feet...
This is a small town in Perthshire, Scotland. It is interesting on tours of Scotland because of the castle and history involved with the town. Inchaffray Abbey was built in 1328. The castle, traditionally a royal hunting seat, is just North of the town. Only the donjon keep and...
This is the most complete Medieval Castle in Ireland. It is near Limerick, close to Shannon airport. It is worth a visit on any tours of Ireland as is the great pub next door “Durty Nellys”. Bunratty appears today just as it must have done in the 15th...
This castle is in Inverness-shire, Scotland, and the name is sometimes spelt “Tioram”. It’s definitely worth a visit on any tours of Scotland. It was built in the early 13th Century on a site of extraordinary scenic splendour. The castle is on a rocky hill on Loch Moidart,...
This is a small village on the Gare Loch. It is an interesting stop on any tours of Scotland. It is popular as a yachting centre. In the village is Saint Modans Well, indicating the spot where a church was founded by Saint Modan in the 7th Century. Pilgrims...
This castle stands above the Cam-cor River and dominates the town of Birr, County Offaly. If you are in the vicinity on any tours of Ireland take a look. The castle is actually 82 miles West of Dublin. The castle was rebuilt around a ruined medieval keep in...
This small town was once famous for the manufacture of pistols. The trade began in 1645 by Robert Caddell. But the castle is what is worth seeing on any tours of Scotland. It is one of the best-preserved Medieval castles in Scotland. It dates from the 14t Century. The castle...
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...