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ORKNEY & SHETLAND (FOULA)

ORKNEY This archipelago of mostly flat, green-topped islands is one of the iconic places to visit in Great Britain. Its…

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SCOTLAND – EAST

FORTH BRIDGE. A Unesco World Heritage Site, this is one of the finest engineering achievements of the 19th century. Completed…

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SCOTLAND – NORTH & WEST COAST & SKYE

The drive along Scotland’s far northern coastline is one of the world’s finest road trips. Cross desolate moorlands, mountains, stunning…

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OUTER HEBRIDES & ST KILDA

 Outer Hebrides and St Kilda April 27-May 2, 2018 The Western Isles are a 130-mile-long string of 119 islands off…

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TRAVEL in a CAMPER in EUROPE

I purchased a Volkswagen California Coast camper van in Germany. It was a factory order made in August 2017 with…

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN

A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE BRITISH ISLES. Great Britain refers to England, Scotland and Wales. The United Kingdom (UK) is…

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TIPS for British Isles

TIPS FOR UNITED KINGDOM 1. Overseas Visitors Pass. This pass gives free access to approximately 100 sites on the English…

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EDINBURGH

Scotland - Apr 13 –15, 2018 ROSSLYN CHAPEL Arguably Scotland’s most beautiful and enigmatic church, Rosslyn Chapel only reached fame…

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NEWCASTLE & NORTHEAST ENGLAND

FRONTIER of the ROMAN EMPIRE – Hadrian’s Wall Julius Caesar first attempted to invade the British Isles in 54-55 BC…

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LAKE DISTRICT & CUMBRIA

LAKE DISTRICT The main draw is the Lake District National Park, England’s largest at 885 sq. miles. Every bend in…

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