Archive for August, 2010
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Dunstaffnage castle is a Scottish masterpiece, carefully weaving together past and present into a tapestry of adventure for your family outing.
Tags: Dunstaffnage castle, Scotland, Stewart
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Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Ireland is a beautiful country with so much to offer visitors. Watch the video to find out more.
Tags: Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Kilkenny, Limerick
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Monday, August 23rd, 2010
Doune Castle pictures put to music. Check it out!Your email: Doune Castle pictures put to music. Check it out!Your email:
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Caerlaverock Castle is unusual – a triangular-shaped edifice, it stands out amongst all other medieval castles. Located near the Solway Firth, the castle is really interesting to visit. There is the “new” castle and the place where the “old” castle stood. The castle was built by the Maxwell family and stood very close to England.
Tags: Caerlaverock, Caerlaverock castle, Scotland
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Monday, August 16th, 2010
Charleston, South Carolina is a vacationer’s paradise. From the genteel southern plantations to the historic market section, Charleston has something to offer everyone. It’s also close to several beaches. I have been to Charleston several times and have found something new and exciting each time. One of my favorite places to visit is Poogan’s Porch, a restaurant downtown. Simply walking downtown is fun in itself.
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Saturday, August 14th, 2010
I almost missed Dunrobin castle. We were in Scotland for the Homecoming and were driving up towards Scrabster when we saw these towers looming in the distance. Intrigued, we pulled in to the castle parking lot. Wow!
Tags: Dunrobin Castle, Highlands, Scotland
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
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Wednesday, August 11th, 2010
Watch the video below to see views of Bannockburn battlefield (important in the war for Scotland’s independence) and Castle Campbell. The video is not very long, but you will be able to see several views of each site.
Tags: Bannockburn, Castle Campbell, Scotland
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Tuesday, August 10th, 2010
In today’s turbulent economic times, a new term has emerged – staycation. A staycation is where a person takes time away from work, but instead of traveling far away, stays home.
Tags: budget travel, staycation
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Sunday, August 8th, 2010
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Friday, August 6th, 2010
Compton castle was home to Sir Humphrey Gilbert, known for attempt at colonization in Newfoundland. He was also the half-brother of Sir Walter Raleigh. Humphrey’s mother, Katherine Champernowne, remarried after Humphrey’s father died. For those interested in Tudor history, this Katherine Champernowne was the niece of Kat Ashley (governess of Queen Elizabeth I).
Tags: Compton Castle, travel, United Kingdom
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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
views of Compton Castle and the villages of Marldon and Modbury in Devon. These sites are all off the beaten path, but by planning my own vacation, I was able to visit them without any problems. Enjoy these images of Devon!
Tags: Compton Castle, Devon, Marldon, Modbury, travel, UK
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Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
From a wicked stepmother to tales of dungeons and terror, Corfe castle has many stories to tell.
Tags: castle, Corfe, Corfe castle, Ethelred the Unready, King John, medieval, Sharon Kay Penman
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
Tantallon Castle is, in a word, impressive. From the moment I saw this enormous ruin hugging the cliff walls, I was enchanted.
Tags: Douglas family, Scotland, Tantallon Castle, The Good Sir James, William Douglas
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Sunday, August 1st, 2010
Tantallon Castle evokes thoughts of ancient days. It is set against the coast with a view of Bass Rock. Take your time visiting this site to really appreciate the atmosphere. Tantallon is a wee bit out of the way, but it is worth the effort. Tantallon Castle evokes thoughts of ancient days. It is set [...]
Tags: Scotland, Tantallon Castle
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