This is a quaint fishing village worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. It has a beautiful sandy beach and a magnificent coastline. There is an important lighthouse dating from 1861 standing on St Abbs head. Near the lighthouse are the last traces of an early Christian...
This is a great stop near Limerick if you are on any tours of Ireland. The Abbey was founded for Franciscans in 1402. The buildings date from 1433, when Macon Dall Macnamara settled Observatines (reformed Franciscans) at the site. The monastic church consists of a nave with a...
The Bannatyne family existed in this area from around 1220. They occupied Kames Castle for about 600 years. It’s definitely worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. The tower house was built in the 14th century. In recent times it was occupied as the Royal Navy officers married...
This castle in Perthshire and is the family seat of Stuart of Grandtully. It is worth a stop on any tours of Scotland. There has been a castle at this site since the 14th century. However, the current building is mostly 16th century. Interesting features include a square keep,...
This is the Church of Ireland Cathedral in Limerick. The Cathedral was founded in 1179 but has been repeatedly altered and added to. However, it is worth a look on any tours of Ireland. The West tower is particularly fine, with corner turrets and stepped battlements. It is...
This is an impressive building in Cork. You should look at it if you find yourself there on any tours of Ireland. Saint Finbarr is said to have founded the city of Cork, and the cathedral is on the site of his original church. The cathedral was consecrated...
Gleneagles is of course famous for golf tours of Scotland and the courses around are superb. At Ireland and Scotland Luxury Tours it is often included in our golf packages. The courses are not for the faint hearted golfer. But there is more to see , as we...
This little island is off the coast around Sligo. The access point is the little harbour of Mullaghmore. It will take up a full day on any tours of Ireland. The island is about 4 miles out to sea. It is uninhabited. The last residents left in 1947. But the island...