This is near the village of Maybole if you are passing on any tours of Scotland. It is a very fine example of a Scottish religious establishment of the 13th Century, and worth looking at. The abbey was founded in 1244 by Duncan, Earl of Carrick, and...
This castle is situated near the village of Quin. It is on the Northwest side of the village. The castle was built in 1550 and restored in 1975. It is worth seeing on any tours of Ireland, as it also has something interesting in its grounds. Within the grounds...
This is not a place we visit on many tours of Ireland. Many clients want to avoid cities and concentrate on rural Ireland. But it does have a lot to offer. It has many fine Georgian houses, interesting old quays, and bridges over the River Shannon. King Johns Castle...
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...
This lough is in Roscommon. It is 72 feet deep and has 32 islands. There is a fantastic forest park on the shores spanning 865 acres. It is a great spot for hiking and worth a visit on any tours of Ireland. The lake and its environs were once...
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...
Sheltered by the slopes of the Twelve Bens, this lakeside castle is a romantic, battlemented Gothic Revival fantasy. It was built as a present for his wife by Mitchell Henry (1826-1911), who was a Manchester tycoon and later Galway MP. The Henrys also purchased a...
Opened in 1830 with one wild boar and an admission price of 6d (2.5 pence), Dublin Zoo was one of the world’s first zoos and was the birthplace of the lion that roars at the beginning of MGM movies. The big cat compound in the...
If you are seriously thinking of a tour of Ireland, a tour of Scotland, or a tour of Ireland and Scotland, start planning NOW It seems that 2020 will be a busy year for private, chauffeur driven, tours. Many travellers have become more “savvy” in what they...
This is a castle found on the Ring of Kerry. At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours we find the Ring of Kerry somewhat commercialised. Therefore, our tours of Ireland rarely take us there. However, if we are on a tour, we stop at Glenbeigh. It offers one of the...