Trip to Ireland, Scotland and England (19)
Well I've never been to any of them myself, but as far as my heritage goes, my ancestors came from all 3 countries. And there is a castle called Eilean Donan in Scotland, which is owned by some of my distant relatives. It's located in Dornie, near the Kyle of Lochalsh. It's the most visited castle in Scotland. It's also been used in movies such as Highlander and Entrapment. If you do a search for it on the internet, you can find out all you need about it, history and all.
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I will definitely look that up. My family heritage is also from these areas and there is actually more people with my maiden name in England then here in the states so I hope to try to meet some of them if I can while we're there.
Thanks for the info,
-Erin
Thanks for the info,
-Erin
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I lived in England for 8 years as a child cause by dad was in the Air Force. I didn't get to Scotland but once and never been to Ireland, but have been all over in England. There is so much to see in England but f you only have a week and are going to be in London you might as well check out the sights there. The tower of london is fantastic and I believe probably one of the biggest tourist stops. Windsor Castle is great as well. Madame Tousaudes (spelling) is a pretty cool wax museum. Also, there is many cool museums my favs are The Natural History Museum, The museum of Science and Industry, and The British Museum, which strangely enough has alot of Egyptian artifacts.
Westminster Abbey is worth the trip to see. I guess it is all dependent on what your interests are, but these are the few I like the most. Also there are many broadway musicals performed in London that you might catch some evening.
Westminster Abbey is worth the trip to see. I guess it is all dependent on what your interests are, but these are the few I like the most. Also there are many broadway musicals performed in London that you might catch some evening.
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I want to take in all I can when we're there....I want to come home and both my sons to be able to remember this trip for the rest of their lives. So yeah, I will look into the tour of London and would love to catch a show while there if at all possible.
Thanks for the info,
-Erin
Thanks for the info,
-Erin
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I loved it. But one thing which you are doing right is don't plan ahead. Do it off the cuff. All three places are relatively safe if you use commonsense. Accommodation is easy to come by. And usually cheaper outside the travel agents.
If you don't get theatre where you are grab a show in London. Just roll along to one of the tickets agencies and ask what they have available. The seats may not be great but you'll still see the show and enjoy the experience.
My Favourites. Miss Saigon and forbidden Planet. But that was years past now. As for the others just enjoy yourself. Grab your evening meal from the local pub. The meals are good and respectably priced. and the atmosphere of the pub is what you remember.
It is a different culture there. The Local is the hub of the neighbourhood affairs for everyone.
If you don't get theatre where you are grab a show in London. Just roll along to one of the tickets agencies and ask what they have available. The seats may not be great but you'll still see the show and enjoy the experience.
My Favourites. Miss Saigon and forbidden Planet. But that was years past now. As for the others just enjoy yourself. Grab your evening meal from the local pub. The meals are good and respectably priced. and the atmosphere of the pub is what you remember.
It is a different culture there. The Local is the hub of the neighbourhood affairs for everyone.
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Hi ya
l live in Donegal nortwest of ireland, we have some of the most beatuiful beaches here, but i'd say that anyway, but its about 300 miles from Cork, i.v not seen much of cork, but i have been to Co. Kerry which is next to Cork, and its a lovely part of ireland, The ring of kerry is a famour drive, and Cornor's pass is a must, narrow road through mountians, that would scary the pants of ya, best way to travel in ireland is rent a car, if weather is good, and what i mean by good, not raining. cycle around.
hope your son has a good time in Ireland.
thanks
M
l live in Donegal nortwest of ireland, we have some of the most beatuiful beaches here, but i'd say that anyway, but its about 300 miles from Cork, i.v not seen much of cork, but i have been to Co. Kerry which is next to Cork, and its a lovely part of ireland, The ring of kerry is a famour drive, and Cornor's pass is a must, narrow road through mountians, that would scary the pants of ya, best way to travel in ireland is rent a car, if weather is good, and what i mean by good, not raining. cycle around.
hope your son has a good time in Ireland.
thanks
M
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Cork is cool.... Go to the english Market... Great place...
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Cork is a really beautiful city and not far from there is Blarney Castle, well worth a visit 
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Whilst in Scotland, try to see the Military Tattoo. Its a display of bands parading in front of Edinburgh Castle. Its absolutely fabulous!!
Oh, try to get the tickets beforehand, as its really a crowd puller.
Oh, try to get the tickets beforehand, as its really a crowd puller.
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I've been to all three countries and adore each one for the incredible history, the gorgeous countryside and for the absolutely wonderful people!! 
In Ireland, be sure to walk across the Ha'Penny Bridge (Dublin), then go down to the Waterford Crystal Factory, and on to Ardmore to see the ancient round tower.There's also The Rock of Cashel. Then go down on down to Cork (gorgeous city!) which I see you have on your agenda, grab a meal in any of the pubs (you'll definitely remember the atmosphere), then you could head out to the west of Cork in Gougane Barra to see St. Finnbar's chapel which is set on a little island in the middle of a lake. My father's family hails from Galway so Ireland is very dear to my heart.
In Scotland I highly recommend driving around to the Highlands and you must go drive around Loch Lomond! There's little shops there in Helensburgh to check out and a tiny adorable village. Edinburgh Castle is not to be missed along with the Edinbugh Tattoo. Truly moving!
England of course has the Tower of London, many museums (more than you can shake a stick at really), march of the Queen's Horse Guards, Buckingham Castle, there's also the majestic countryside to explore too.
Here's a link to one of my photo albums to check out on my travels to Ireland.
I'll be heading out to England to visit some friends come the new year. I can hardly wait as that part of the world has always spoken to my soul. Hope you have a blast on your travels!
In Ireland, be sure to walk across the Ha'Penny Bridge (Dublin), then go down to the Waterford Crystal Factory, and on to Ardmore to see the ancient round tower.There's also The Rock of Cashel. Then go down on down to Cork (gorgeous city!) which I see you have on your agenda, grab a meal in any of the pubs (you'll definitely remember the atmosphere), then you could head out to the west of Cork in Gougane Barra to see St. Finnbar's chapel which is set on a little island in the middle of a lake. My father's family hails from Galway so Ireland is very dear to my heart.
In Scotland I highly recommend driving around to the Highlands and you must go drive around Loch Lomond! There's little shops there in Helensburgh to check out and a tiny adorable village. Edinburgh Castle is not to be missed along with the Edinbugh Tattoo. Truly moving!
England of course has the Tower of London, many museums (more than you can shake a stick at really), march of the Queen's Horse Guards, Buckingham Castle, there's also the majestic countryside to explore too.
Here's a link to one of my photo albums to check out on my travels to Ireland.
I'll be heading out to England to visit some friends come the new year. I can hardly wait as that part of the world has always spoken to my soul. Hope you have a blast on your travels!
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hi
so if you do Ireland then Scotland
and come down through England
you have Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare birth place,
just down the road Warwick castle
take a look around Leamington spa ,my birth town *lol*
from there you can take a train to London, for the Palace, etc, that will take you a few days.
there is also
Stonehenge
but I actually think Averbury is better
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or if you like the docks try Southampton
that is on the south coast,
I hope that helps you a little
oh I forgot if you want a good theme park try
Debbie
so if you do Ireland then Scotland
and come down through England
you have Stratford upon Avon, Shakespeare birth place,
just down the road Warwick castle
take a look around Leamington spa ,my birth town *lol*
from there you can take a train to London, for the Palace, etc, that will take you a few days.
there is also
Stonehenge
but I actually think Averbury is better
~gtour/index.html
or if you like the docks try Southampton
that is on the south coast,
I hope that helps you a little
oh I forgot if you want a good theme park try
Debbie
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if you are driving down from scotland,you must have a look in at the lake district,
not far from the england scotland border,not to be missed
not far from the england scotland border,not to be missed
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Hi
Manchester united are the biggest team, however tickets are expensive and hard to get sometimes
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there is also liverpool,another big team
coventry city fc,
that one is close to the centre of england,not far from stratford, warwick etc, or do a search on the net for english football teams, there are lots of them
dont search for soccer, we call it football *lol*
Deb
Manchester united are the biggest team, however tickets are expensive and hard to get sometimes
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there is also liverpool,another big team
coventry city fc,
that one is close to the centre of england,not far from stratford, warwick etc, or do a search on the net for english football teams, there are lots of them
dont search for soccer, we call it football *lol*
Deb
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We will be in Ireland starting off in Cork the first week of August, then onto Scotland for a week then to England for 1 week. Basically from Cork, Ireland to London, England in 3 weeks by railway. We will stop and rent a car to get off the path if needed. I'm trying to plan this trip to save money and not use a travel agency, any suggestions are great appreciated.
Thanks- Erin