The port city of Plymouth has a rich maritime history based on fishing, imports/exports, and a long and continuing association with the Royal Navy. It’s situated on the south coast of Devon in south-west England on the approach to the English Channel. The city lies approximately 37 miles (60 km) south-west of Exeter and 190…
Birmingham is England’s second-largest city; home to state-of-the-art architecture, a shiny shopping centre, and buildings that have been so beautifully restored that they will take your breath away. This city is the place to be. Like London, Birmingham is the centre of so many things; making travel easy, while also offering a wealth of activities…
Kilmarnock, affectionately known as ‘Killie’ throughout Scotland is the second biggest town in Ayrshire and home to a once all-conquering football team. This is not to be confused with Killin, near Perth. The two are wildly different, far apart, and have mountains between them. Kilmarnock is probably best known for its Football team Kilmarnock FC…
Greenock is right outside of Glasgow, perched on the edge of the sea. It has some stunning views across the water to the islands on a clear day, and it is known for being the port that brought most of Glasgow’s trade to the city for the majority of the Industrial Revolution. In terms of…
A Five Minute Tour of Perth: … Yeah that’s Perth – Scotland, not the somewhat warmer one in the southern hemisphere. Scotland’s Perth is damper, greyer, and a lot colder, but might be able to give the Australian version a run for its money in terms of beauty…. Perth is a lower landed Highland City….
Ayr is Scotland’s most prized seaside town… seriously… we actually have one or two of them. The other is Wemyss Bay on the East Coast. This awesome big town was once home to William Wallace, was the site of the birth of Robert Burns, and was one of the five fortified towns Oliver Cromwell…
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Craig Taylor