This is the longest enclosed glen in Scotland at over 34 miles. There are a few things that make it an interesting place to visit on any tours of Scotland. The Gaelic name for the glen translates to “the crooked glen of the stones” Gaelic mythology says that...
Fortingall is an attractive village to see on any tours of Scotland. It is situated in the highlands of Perthshire. The churchyard has an ancient yew tree that is worth seeing. It is said to be over 5,000 years old, and the oldest living thing on earth! Glen Lyon...
This is the best surviving example of a 13th century stone castle in all of Scotland. It is situated in Aberdeenshire and worth visiting on any tours of Scotland. The castle still possesses a complete articulated layout of domestic buildings. This gives you a real feel of living...
This is an old Scottish town worth looking at on any tours of Scotland. On the high ground overlooking the town is Castle Law. This is a timber laced fort of the Iron Age. It was excavated at the beginning of this century and yielded a bronze brooch. The...
This ancient building is in Kirkcudbrightshire. Sweetheart Abbey is one of the most beautiful monastic ruins in Scotland. It is built in red sandstone and worth visiting on any tours of Scotland. It was founded in the 13th century by Devorguila, Lady of Galloway. The Abbey, built in 1273,...
These are three small islands 30 miles out in the Atlantic Ocean off the West coast of Ireland. The islands are known as Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer. The first inhabitants of these islands are thought to have arrived during the late Bronze age. There is plenty of evidence...
The Turoe Stone stands at the centre of a large area of parkland, the Turoe Pet Farm and Leisure Park, near the village of Bullaun. The white granite boulder, which stands about 1m high, dates back to the 3rd or 2nd century BC. Its top...
A site of mythical importance, Tara was the political and spiritual centre of Celtic Ireland and the seat of the High Kings until the 11th century. The spread of Christianity, which eroded the importance of Tara, is marked by a statue of St Patrick. The...
Clare Island, set in Clew Bay, is dominated by two hills, and a square 15th century castle commands the headland and harbour. In the 16th century the island was the stronghold of Grace O’Malley, pirate queen and patriot, who held sway over the western coast....
Northern Islands The group of windswept islands north of mainland provides a refuge for migrating birds and a nesting group for seabirds; there are several RSPB reserves. Some of the islands are also rich in archaeological sites, but it’s the beautiful scenery, with beautiful white sand beaches...