Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours Tag

02 Jan Applecross, Highland

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This village sits on a peninsula between Loch Torridon and Loch Kishorn. It is a nice place to visit on any tours of Scotland.   Applecross is, without doubt, a place of great scenic beauty. It is uniquely situated and the views will impress you.   In 671 an Irish monk...

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01 Jan Burghead, Moray

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This village is still a busy port on the Moray Firth, in Scotland. It was created in the early 19th century.   But Burghead has a unique relic of ancient times. The remarkable rock-cut structure is thought to be an early Christian baptistery. It was possibly constructed by followers of...

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08 Dec Achill Island, County Mayo

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This is one of the largest of the islands off the West of Ireland. It is connected to the mainland by a bridge across Achill Sound. It is definitely worth visiting on any tours of Ireland.   The island is renowned for its magnificent cliffs. There are three mountains on...

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06 Dec Pittenweem, Fife

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This is a picturesque, ancient, seaport. It’s a nice stop on any tours of Scotland.   The town grew up around its 12th century Priory and the harbour.   Parts of the Priory dating from the 16th century, and the gatehouse, have been restored by the National Trust.   Then you have...

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06 Dec The Devils Punch Bowl, Killarney

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Worth a visit on any tours of Ireland taking you through Killarney.   This is a deep-set tarn, 2200 feet above sea level. It is around a quarter of a mile long and set deep down in a dark gorge. To many the water looks eerily black. The water...

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20 Sep Howth Castle, County Dublin

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This is a fine baronial mansion erected in 1564 by the twentieth Lord of Howth. It is worth visiting on any tours of Ireland.   The great feature of the castle is the Armorial Hall. It has many antiquities and relics on display. There are many fine paintings also.   It is...

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18 Sep Castle Menzies, Perthshire

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This castle was the seat of the Menzies family. It sits near the quaint village of Weem. Definitely worth seeing on any tours of Scotland.   The castle dates from 1570 and additions were made in 1840. It is certainly worth a visit.   Nearby is the old church at Weem is...

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14 Sep Adare, County Limerick

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This is a village worth stopping at on any tours of Ireland. The scones alone at the tourist centre are worth the visit.   The village sits on the Maigue River, which is good for salmon and trout fishing.   The nearby Adare Manor is a fine limestone building in...

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10 Sep Lumsden, Aberdeenshire

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This village is situated in Aberdeenshire. It is situated in a beautiful setting and has some interesting sights. So definitely worth a stop on any tours of Scotland.   Nearby there was a monastery said to have been founded by Saint Moluag from Lismore.   Also, there is an ancient manorial...

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06 Sep Staigue Fort, County Kerry

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This is a prehistoric stone fort that is worth seeing on any tours of Ireland. Staigue stands on a commanding eminence about 500 feet above the sea.   It is at least 2,000 years old. The fort was built as a defence against enemies and marauding animals of that...

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