CLARE COUNTY THE BURREN The Burren’s name derives from the Irish word boireann, meaning “stony place” – an apt description…
Prehistory. Originally connected to mainland Europe, and at times completely glaciated, climate change has had a significant role. The end…
ANTRIM & DERRY North of Belfast, Antrim includes the east and north coast of N Ireland. Derry is simply west…
Northern Ireland May 9-13 BELFAST History. Starting as a cluster of forts to guard a ford across the River Farset…
Isle of Mull & West Highlands May 2-5, 2018 ARGYLLSHIRE OBAN (pop 8600) Oban is the gateway to both the…
Glasgow and Southwest Scotland May 4-9, 2018 GLASGOW Scotland’s biggest city, it has a working-class background, black humor, and leftist…
ORKNEY This archipelago of mostly flat, green-topped islands is one of the iconic places to visit in Great Britain. Its…
FORTH BRIDGE. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this is one of the finest engineering achievements of the 19th century. Completed…
The drive along Scotland’s far northern coastline is one of the world’s finest road trips. Cross desolate moorlands, mountains, stunning…
Outer Hebrides and St Kilda April 27-May 2, 2018 The Western Isles are a 130-mile-long string of 119 islands off…