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Caernarfon

September 28, 2012June 25, 2014 adminCaernarfon, Wales0 comment

Billed as probably the most picturesque town in the whole of North Wales, Caernarfon has become a magnet for tourists. People come to the town not only for the imposing and impressive castle but also because the town has been used as a backdrop on major television series in recent years which has made people want to walk in the footsteps of the stars. You can’t help but be impressed by the castle and its unique polygonal towers and artistic design to the masonry, but there is much more to…

England Padstow

Padstow

September 24, 2012June 25, 2014 adminPadstow0 comment

Even in the days of Queen Elizabeth I Padstow was a thriving fishing village with a roaring trade in boat building too. These days the still thriving fishing industry here supplies the many fabulous seafood restaurants that have sprung up in recent years and have become a major attraction for the town. When viewed on a map it is easy to understand why a settlement was originally built here. It is the only estuary that offers shelter between Hayle in the west of the country and Devon. The village that…

Isle of Arran Scotland

Isle of Arran

September 21, 2012June 25, 2014 adminIsle of Arran0 comment

Arran is the most southerly of all of the Scottish islands. Just as the landscape of Scotland changes between the low hills of the lowlands and the mountains of the highlands, so too the landscape of the Isle of Arran mirrors these different landscapes, so much so that it has been coined ‘Little Scotland’. The mountains are located on the northern side of the island; the landscape here means that this part of the island is very sparsely populated unlike the southern half, where the more gentle landscape is home…

Coleraine Northern Ireland

Coleraine

September 18, 2012June 25, 2014 adminColeraine0 comment

As the largest town on the beautiful Causeway Coast Coleraine has everything you could want from a typical Irish town. It is located alongside the River Bann and is known for its inherent charm and character as well as its award winning floral displays. Here you will find the old alongside the new working in harmony to offer incredible parks, shopping facilities and historic buildings all within easy reach of each other. Amongst its ancient treasures is Mountsandel which is believed to be the site of the very first man…

Pontypridd Wales

Pontypridd

September 14, 2012June 25, 2014 adminPontypridd0 comment

Located only twelve miles north of Cardiff, Pontypridd serves as principal town for the Rhondda Cynon Taff region and is a must visit place if you are touring the Welsh valleys. In the past this part of Wales was often referred to as the Wild West due to its often turbulent and raucous past. ‘Ponty’ as the town is referred to by the locals is generally considered to be the gateway to the famous Welsh valleys and the history and heritage that they call their own. Pontypridd in the Past…

Perth Scotland

Perth

September 11, 2012June 25, 2014 adminPerth0 comment

Perth was finally granted city status in 2012. At one time almost any journey across the east of the country would have seen you arrive in Perth, though these days the changing infrastructure of the country has seen the motorways bypass the city. Despite the fact that the city is no longer on many of the main routes through the country it is never short of visitors. The city owes its origins to the Romans who built a fort at what they called ‘Bertha’ in AD83. Today’s modern city is…

England Newcastle

Newcastle

September 7, 2012June 25, 2014 adminNewcastle0 comment

The City of Newcastle is known for its fabulous night life and clubbing scene, but there is much more to the city than just having a great night out. There are more theatres per head of the population that anywhere else in the country for a start, the Royal Shakespeare Company have a home in the Theatre Royal and the region is known for its cutting edge theatrical productions. There are huge concerts that take place throughout the year at the Metro Radio Area featuring all kinds of headline acts.…

Enniskillen Northern Ireland

Enniskillen

September 4, 2012June 25, 2014 adminEnniskillen0 comment

The name of the town Enniskillen is derived from Inis Ceithleann which can be translated as Ceithlenn’s island, which pays tribute to an Irish legend. It is believed that Ceithleann, who was possibly an ancient Goddess was wounded by an arrow during a battle and made an attempt to swim across the river to safety but never made it to the opposite bank, and safety. Situated in County Fermanagh it is by far the largest town in the county. The oldest building in the town is the stone castle which…

Anglesey Wales

Anglesey

August 31, 2012June 25, 2014 adminAnglesey, Wales0 comment

The beautiful island of Anglesey is known to the Welsh as Ynys Mon and is located off the northern coast of Wales. The island has around 125 miles of spectacular coastline, over two thirds of which has a coastal path which will take you through some incredible areas of outstanding natural beauty. The island has also been known by another name, Mon or Mam Cymru which means ‘Mother of Wales’; this was due to the islands rich fertile farm lands which were believed to be able to produce enough food…

Scotland Stirling

Stirling

August 27, 2012June 25, 2014 adminStirling0 comment

Stirling was granted city status in 2002, and although it is only a new city it has been of great strategic importance for Scotland for centuries, sitting as it does at the lowest of the ancient crossing points of the great River Forth. Evidence has been found to suggest that this has been the site some form of fortification since prehistoric times, guarding the passage from the lowland regions to the highlands, making this one of the prime spots for controlling the entire country. Stirling has been the site of…