Laura Ginn – Page 24 – Travel Britain – United Kingdom Travel Guide for England, Scotland, Wales, & Ireland

Prestatyn

December 2, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnPrestatyn, Wales0 comment

Visit Prestatyn and you will find that you have the whole of the North Wales coast on your doorstep. Prestatyn is the most easterly of all of the coastal towns in this part of Wales and, according to many, is the most picturesque. You will discover that the heart of the town is nestled between rolling hills and beautiful beaches. Here you have the clear mountain air mixing with the salty sea air to give you an uplifting and refreshing experience unlike any other. The hills that edge the town…

England St Albans

St Albans

November 29, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, St Albans0 comment

There is something about St Alban’s that makes it unique. It may be a cathedral city, filled with life and activity, but there is something about the place that makes it stand out from other cathedral cities in the UK. Traces of the rich history and heritage of the city are visible in every direction. From the Roman remains to the medieval architecture, everywhere you go you will find reminders from the past breaking through into the present. Though a busy city in its own right you will find the…

Kelso Scotland

Kelso

November 25, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnKelso, Scotland0 comment

Kelso is situated at the point where the rivers Teviot and Tweed merge. It is a beautiful setting which has allowed for the creation of a truly picturesque town. It is a town with a long history, partly religious and partly bloody with the scars of war. It was in 1128 that Kind David granted permission to the monks that lived here to build themselves an abbey, an abbey which would be located across the water from his castle. Roxburgh was one a great and mighty castle, though all that…

Northern Ireland Omagh

Omagh

November 22, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnNorthern Ireland, Omagh0 comment

Omagh is a town in County Tyrone and is only two hours away from the busy city of Belfast which makes it the perfect place to stay if you are looking for a central location to explore this part of Northern Ireland. The main street of the town is long and steep and is dominated by the town courthouse with its classical styling. The twin gothic spires of Omagh’s Sacred Heart Church pierce the skyline, matched only by the single, simple spire of the church of St Columbus. The rivers…

England Glastonbury

Glastonbury

November 18, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnEngland, Glastonbury0 comment

The town of Glastonbury is synonymous with the music festival that bears its name, and is a great place to visit on holiday. The Glastonbury Tor The town is overshadowed by the dramatic outline of Glastonbury Tor, which stands proud from the surrounding level countryside of Somerset. At the top of the Tor, at a height of 525 feet, you will find the ruins of an ancient church. This is what remains of the 15th Century St Michael’s Church; the remains and the approaches up the Tor are maintained now…

Bearsden Scotland

Bearsden

November 15, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnBearsden, Scotland0 comment

Bearsden is located on the outskirts of Glasgow and is one of the more affluent of the city’s suburbs. It is a fantastic place to stay if you are looking to be close to the city without the hustle and bustle of distracting city noises. It also makes a great location if you want to explore this part of Scotland as the cities of Edinburgh and Stirling are also within easy reach. Part of the Roman Antonine wall runs through the town and once here you will find that there…

Carlisle England

Carlisle

November 11, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnCarlisle, England0 comment

Carlisle is a located within beautiful region which marks the border between Scotland and England. It is a city which serves not only the majority of the county of Cumbria as its commercial, industrial and retail heart but also much of Southern Scotland. The Carlisle that you see today owes its existence very much to the Romans, who settled here in order to be able to provide services to the forts which were stationed along Hadrian’s Wall. It was much later, during the twelfth century that the King gave permission…

Wales Welshpool

Welshpool

November 8, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnWales, Welshpool0 comment

Located in the upper part of the Severn Valley, the town of Welshpool is situated close to the border between England and Wales in what has to be one of the most picturesque parts of the country. Welshpool is a traditional market town set in the midst of Montgomeryshire’s rolling hills and beautiful unspoiled countryside. This is a town that owes its existence to the land and the agricultural businesses that were established here; in fact Welshpool is still home to the biggest sheep market held anywhere in Europe. However…

Cowes England Isle of Wight

Cowes

November 4, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnCowes, England, Isle of Wight0 comment

Cowes is located on the northern coast of the Isle of Wight. Unusually the town is split in half by the River Medina whose mouth the town sits astride. This is a town with incredibly strong connections to the sea; it has a maritime heritage that it is very proud of. Even today the connection to the sea is strong and the marinas are always filled with vessels, never more so than during the annual regatta of Cowes Week which draws thousands of visitors to the island every summer. The…

Auchterarder Scotland

Auchterarder

November 1, 2013June 23, 2014 Laura GinnAuchterarder, Scotland0 comment

Auchterarder is a small town in the heart of Perthshire, not too far from the vibrant city of Perth. The town has long been referred to by the Scots as ‘The Lang Toun’ as it is home to the longest high street in the whole of Scotland, stretching through the town for more than a mile until it finally connects with the neighbouring town of Aberuthven. Though you may not instantly recognise the name of the town, Auchterarder is home to the internationally renowned Gleneagles Hotel, which is set to…