Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours Tag

12 Mar Ireland And Scotland Tours 2019/2020

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This blog is really to advise potential travellers about booking trips in 2019 and 2020.   If you are just coming for a tour of either country be aware that the best located hotels book up quickly. The hotel choice is very important for comfort, authenticity, and location. There...

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06 Mar Dunsany Castle, County Meath

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This wonderful castle is close to the famous “Hill of Tara”. At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we often combine visits to these two hidden gems.   The castle dates from the 13th century but has been modernised. It is owned by the Plunkett family and they have lived...

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04 Mar Lough Gill, County Sligo

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This is a true hidden gem that our driver/guides like to show clients. At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we know all the best spots.   It is a small pretty lough surrounded by hills on its North side. To the West is “Cairns Hill” This hill is scattered with...

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25 Feb Quin, County Clare

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This little village is a true “hidden gem”. At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we love the reaction of our guests when we take them to “Quin”.   Quin is famous for its well-preserved Franciscan Friary. This was established in 1443 on the remains of an Anglo-Norman castle. It has...

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23 Feb New Town, Edinburgh

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In 1767 it was announced in Edinburgh that the architect James Craig was to be ‘entitled to the primum for the best plan of a New Town’. This plan became the street and squares which are today bounded by St Andrews Square to the east,...

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20 Feb Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin

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At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we always advise clients to visit the Cathedral.   A Cathedral was founded on the location in 1038 by Sitric, King of the Dublin Vikings. It was for the first Bishop of Dublin. Even though it was a simple wooden building it survived...

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18 Feb Roscommon, County Roscommon

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There used to be a sixth century monastery here which gave the town its name. There used to be a sixth century monastery here which gave the town its name. Sadly, nothing remains of the monastery. But there are some beautiful Georgian houses in the town. Roscommon was also the home...

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13 Feb Neolithic Tombs of Meath

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Dowth mound is 50 feet high and 200 feet in diameter. On the day of Winter Solstice, in the astral calendar, sunlight enters the tomb to shine on a decorated stone. It is interesting to wander the site and contemplate the mystery. The creators were the most advanced Neolithic civilisation in...

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09 Feb County Kerry

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This is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Ireland. Kerry is dominated by the three rocky peninsulas of Dingle, Beara, and “Ring of Kerry”. Kerry’s popularity means that some places have tried too hard to attract tourists. The “Ring of Kerry” is the main example. So many coaches have taken...

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07 Feb Kilkenny

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This is the finest medieval city in Ireland. You should not miss the opportunity to visit Kilkenny on any Ireland tours. It stands high over the River Nore and its winding passages and lanes are a pleasure to explore. The Elizabethan architecture make it one of the most attractive towns in...

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