This city in Ireland is very interesting. It can be visited easily on tours of Ireland while travelling the North Coast route. The city sits on the River Foyle. Its growth was funded by the London Guilds. In 1614 the last walled city in Europe was created. The walls still...
Galway city stands at the mouth of the river that flows between Lough Corrib and the sea. It’s a great place to visit on tours of Ireland. It began as a fishing village, but by the 13th century had become a walled and fortified town in the...
This mansion is near the village of Gifford in East Lothian. It’s worth a visit on any tours of Scotland. It was built in 1745 and was the seat of the Marquis of Tweeddale. The house contains a great deal of fine plaster decoration. This includes the famous room...
This is the seat of the Dundases of Arniston. It is an interesting stop on any tours of Scotland. The family was once powerful in the affairs of the South East of Scotland, and eventually of Scotland itself. The statue of their most famous son “Henry Dundas” dominates...
These hidden gems are a small group of islands in the Inner Hebrides. They are a group of six islands of the West coast of Mull. The islands are noted for their unusual and curious shapes. Very interesting on any tours of Scotland. The “Dutchmans Cap” island is an...
At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we tend to avoid the Ring of Kerry due to increased commercialism. There are a lot of coaches, and a lot of national flags from all nations that visit Ireland. It’s all a bit “put on” But the scenery is stunning. On any...
This is a busy market town surrounded by parkland. It’s a beautiful place worth seeing on any tours of Scotland. Kelso has many fine houses, including Ednam House. This was built in 1761 and has beautiful Italian ceilings. It now functions as a hotel and at Ireland and Scotland...
This is an isolated island off the North coast of Ireland with some interesting features and history. It is not always possible to visit the island due to the rough seas, but it is clearly visible as you drive around the coast. Those views alone should not...
This hill is strewn with boulders and trees but should not be missed on tours of Scotland. Because this is where the impressive William Wallace monument stands. It is close to Stirling, and the hill stands at 362 feet with the monument a further over 220 feet...
This quaint little town is made famous by the “Rock of Cashel”. At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we usually visit Cashel on our first day, on the way to Kerry. The Rock of Cashel is where Saint Patrick once preached. It dominates the surrounding countryside and the...