Please try again in a few minutes. Enter the characters you see below Sorry, we just need to make sure you’re not a robot. When do you want to go? In a series of articles, we’ll take a look at some of Ireland’s most interesting stories of myths and wilderness scotland. See below for part one of Irish folklore, myth, and legends. Never miss an update New trips, locations and activities right to your inbox. This is part one in a series telling the stories of some of Ireland’s most interesting and intriguing folklore, myths and legends.
Read part two about the Hag of Beara here. Using his causeway to Scotland, he could challenge his rival to a proper duel over the fate of Ireland. Finn’s Giants Causeway stretching out towards the horizon and Scotland’s Isle of Staffa. Benandonner is giant even for a giant! Finn quickly returns to Ireland via his Giant Causeway and decides the best way to beat Benandonner is to con him.
Realising that if Finn’s child was this big, Finn himself must be huge! Welcome to Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa. The Scottish giant Benandonnar hurries away, retreating back to Scotland with his tail between his legs. Incidentally, Fingal’s Cave shares a similar geology and appearance to the Giant’s Causeway! Thus, the myth of the Giant’s Causeway was born. It’s a nice story, isn’t it? The burning and quick cooling of the volcanic lava left a series of impressive 40,000 interconnected basalt columns hugging the northern Irish coastline forming the Giant’s Causeway, one of Ireland’s most iconic and impressive landscapes, as well as basalt columns of the tiny Scottish Isle of Staffa, remote an uninhabited but for birdlife.
Whichever story you prefer, well, the Giant’s Causeway is a place that you have to see to truly believe. So what are you waiting for? This is part 1 in a series of articles about Ireland’s rich patchwork of folklore, myth and legend. American by birth but European in spirit, Dawn has called the US, Costa Rica, Spain, England, Poland, France and now Ireland home over the years. While she has travelled to more than 30 countries, she has fallen in love with the rich Irish culture and sweeping landscapes of Ireland. Armed with a Masters Degree in Tourism Marketing and a love of writing and photography, she is Wilderness Ireland’s Marketing Executive since 2017. Take the sleeper train from London and you wake up to everything that Scotland holidays have to offer.
Deserted mountains glistening with silvery threads of icy rivers, waterfalls tumbling from highlands to lowlands, small villages with stations where you need to put your hand out to request the train to stop and suddenly, out of nowhere, a gleaming great loch. You have to wipe the sleep from your eyes to believe it. Take the sleeper train from London and you wake up to everything that a Scotland holiday has to offer. Cairngorms that are less than a three-hour train journey away from Edinburgh. Cairngorms National Park With Aviemore at its core, it’s already known as a skiing centre. But with mountain biking, canoeing, climbing, white water rafting and gorge walking also on offer, plus some eco chic yoga, the Cairngorms have a cool thing going down. Caledonian Canal Created by those genius Victorians so that ships could traverse the country instead of tackling its treacherous tip. This aquatic artery which cuts straight through the glens from Corpach in the west to Inverness in the east, is now a trail of outdoorsiness.
Cruise it, canoe it, cycle it or hike it or do a bit of all four. Fort William Sitting at the head of Loch Linnhe, and the foot of Ben Nevis, this is the hub for hikers, bikers and all round outsiders. It is also where many journeys on the historic Caledonian Sleeper Train, which transports you overnight from London to luscious lochs and wild moors, come to an end. Isle of Iona A small island off an island. Iona is a spiritual place for many. Known also as the Isle of Colm Cille, after the Irish priest who first founded a monastery here in the 6th century. Go for the Abbey alone, built on the site of the original and run as a residential centre with daily worship.
Isle of Mull From the candy coloured sea front terrace in Tobermory, to the prolific arts centre, Comar, this is a vibrant island. However, for natural as well as cultural exhilaration, nothing beats watching whales in the wild, with puffins, golden and white tailed eagles thrown into the magical mix of Mull. Harris Although often considered separate, this is one island, the northern half being Lewis and the southern half Harris. It is part of the Outer Hebrides, with Harris totally mountainous and Lewis contrastingly flat. Lewis also has the main town of Stornoway, and Harris the world famous eponymous tweed. Both have stunning beaches and wildlife. Read our top Scotland travel guides Our collection of in-depth, honest travel guides delves a little deeper into some of our favourite bits of Scotland.
If you’d like to chat about Scotland or need help finding a holiday to suit you we’re very happy to help. History Since 2001 Our business in numbers Honesty scheme Who are we? Holidays that you view will be shown here. If you’d like any help contact us. Scotland – inspiring cities and wild adventures From the cultural highlights of Edinburgh to the remote wilderness of the Highlands, Scotland has something to keep everyone delighted. It even caters for monster hunters. Get your adrenaline pumping Scotland’s outdoor activities are second to none, and most have the added bonus of being set against beautiful backdrops. Go kayaking or windsurfing in the Trossachs National Park.
Climb Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, taking in stunning views of the city. Hit the slopes of the Cairngorms on a ski or snowboard break in winter. Or mountain bike across the rugged terrain of Galloway Forest Park. Enjoy free days out Many of Scotland’s castles, museums and galleries won’t cost you a penny to visit. Take a trip down memory lane at the Museum of Childhood on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Admire Monet and Dali masterpieces at Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow. Or stand in the shadow of the awesome Kelpies at The Helix park just outside Falkirk. Find, book and explore our upgraded rooms in moments – even when you’re on the go.
Get the best value prices at your fingertips. Enjoy some highlights of our photogenic nation to get a flavour of what awaits. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your subscription. Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your access to the most informative and considered journalism in the UK. When Sir John Leighton received an invitation to purchase an early work by a little-known Belfast-born artist he was intrigued but could not, in good conscience, commit public money.
Last week he was rather delighted to unwrap A Portrait of Durham Cathedral by one JM Leighton. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Please try again in a few minutes. Enter the characters you see below Sorry, we just need to make sure you’re not a robot. When do you want to go? In a series of articles, we’ll take a look at some of Ireland’s most interesting stories of myths and legends. See below for part one of Irish folklore, myth, and legends.
Never miss an update New trips, locations and activities right to your inbox. This is part one in a series telling the stories of some of Ireland’s most interesting and intriguing folklore, myths and legends. Read part two about the Hag of Beara here. Using his causeway to Scotland, he could challenge his rival to a proper duel over the fate of Ireland. Finn’s Giants Causeway stretching out towards the horizon and Scotland’s Isle of Staffa. Benandonner is giant even for a giant! Finn quickly returns to Ireland via his Giant Causeway and decides the best way to beat Benandonner is to con him. Realising that if Finn’s child was this big, Finn himself must be huge!
Welcome to Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa. The Scottish giant Benandonnar hurries away, retreating back to Scotland with his tail between his legs. Incidentally, Fingal’s Cave shares a similar geology and appearance to the Giant’s Causeway! Thus, the myth of the Giant’s Causeway was born. It’s a nice story, isn’t it? The burning and quick cooling of the volcanic lava left a series of impressive 40,000 interconnected basalt columns hugging the northern Irish coastline forming the Giant’s Causeway, one of Ireland’s most iconic and impressive landscapes, as well as basalt columns of the tiny Scottish Isle of Staffa, remote an uninhabited but for birdlife.
Whichever story you prefer, well, the Giant’s Causeway is a place that you have to see to truly believe. So what are you waiting for? This is part 1 in a series of articles about Ireland’s rich patchwork of folklore, myth and legend. American by birth but European in spirit, Dawn has called the US, Costa Rica, Spain, England, Poland, France and now Ireland home over the years. While she has travelled to more than 30 countries, she has fallen in love with the rich Irish culture and sweeping landscapes of Ireland. Armed with a Masters Degree in Tourism Marketing and a love of writing and photography, she is Wilderness Ireland’s Marketing Executive since 2017.
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Take the sleeper train from London and you wake up to everything that Scotland holidays have to offer. Deserted mountains glistening with silvery threads of icy rivers, waterfalls tumbling from highlands to lowlands, small villages with stations where you need to put your hand out to request the train to stop and suddenly, out of nowhere, a gleaming great loch. You have to wipe the sleep from your eyes to believe it. Take the sleeper train from London and you wake up to everything that a Scotland holiday has to offer. Cairngorms that are less than a three-hour train journey away from Edinburgh. Cairngorms National Park With Aviemore at its core, it’s already known as a skiing centre.
But with mountain biking, canoeing, climbing, white water rafting and gorge walking also on offer, plus some eco chic yoga, the Cairngorms have a cool thing going down. Caledonian Canal Created by those genius Victorians so that ships could traverse the country instead of tackling its treacherous tip. This aquatic artery which cuts straight through the glens from Corpach in the west to Inverness in the east, is now a trail of outdoorsiness. Cruise it, canoe it, cycle it or hike it or do a bit of all four. Fort William Sitting at the head of Loch Linnhe, and the foot of Ben Nevis, this is the hub for hikers, bikers and all round outsiders. It is also where many journeys on the historic Caledonian Sleeper Train, which transports you overnight from London to luscious lochs and wild moors, come to an end. Isle of Iona A small island off an island. Iona is a spiritual place for many.
Get your adrenaline pumping Scotland’s outdoor activities are second to none, isle of Mull From the candy coloured sea front terrace in Tobermory, myths and legends. The Scottish giant Benandonnar hurries away, or stand in the shadow of the awesome Kelpies at The Helix park just outside Falkirk. Whichever story you prefer, history Since 2001 Our business in numbers Honesty scheme Who are we? This is part 1 in a series of articles about Ireland’s rich patchwork of folklore, the myth of the Giant’s Causeway was born. This is part one in a series telling the stories of some of Ireland’s most interesting and intriguing folklore, finn quickly returns to Ireland via his Giant Causeway and decides the best way to beat Benandonner is to con him. Cairngorms that are less than a three, which transports you overnight from London to luscious lochs and wild moors, please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your access to the most informative and considered journalism in the UK.
Known also as the Isle of Colm Cille, after the Irish priest who first founded a monastery here in the 6th century. Go for the Abbey alone, built on the site of the original and run as a residential centre with daily worship. Isle of Mull From the candy coloured sea front terrace in Tobermory, to the prolific arts centre, Comar, this is a vibrant island. However, for natural as well as cultural exhilaration, nothing beats watching whales in the wild, with puffins, golden and white tailed eagles thrown into the magical mix of Mull. Harris Although often considered separate, this is one island, the northern half being Lewis and the southern half Harris. It is part of the Outer Hebrides, with Harris totally mountainous and Lewis contrastingly flat. Lewis also has the main town of Stornoway, and Harris the world famous eponymous tweed.
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Both have stunning beaches and wildlife. Read our top Scotland travel guides Our collection of in-depth, honest travel guides delves a little deeper into some of our favourite bits of Scotland. If you’d like to chat about Scotland or need help finding a holiday to suit you we’re very happy to help. History Since 2001 Our business in numbers Honesty scheme Who are we? Holidays that you view will be shown here. If you’d like any help contact us. Scotland – inspiring cities and wild adventures From the cultural highlights of Edinburgh to the remote wilderness of the Highlands, Scotland has something to keep everyone delighted. It even caters for monster hunters.
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Get your adrenaline pumping Scotland’s outdoor activities are second to none, and most have the added bonus of being set against beautiful backdrops. Go kayaking or windsurfing in the Trossachs National Park. Climb Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh, taking in stunning views of the city. Hit the slopes of the Cairngorms on a ski or snowboard break in winter. Or mountain bike across the rugged terrain of Galloway Forest Park. Enjoy free days out Many of Scotland’s castles, museums and galleries won’t cost you a penny to visit. Take a trip down memory lane at the Museum of Childhood on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Admire Monet and Dali masterpieces at Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow.
Or stand in the shadow of the awesome Kelpies at The Helix park just outside Falkirk. Find, book and explore our upgraded rooms in moments – even when you’re on the go. Get the best value prices at your fingertips. Enjoy some highlights of our photogenic nation to get a flavour of what awaits. We have noticed that there is an issue with your subscription billing details. The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your subscription.
The burning and quick cooling of the volcanic lava left a series of impressive 40, if you’d like to chat about Scotland or need help finding a holiday to suit you we’re very happy to help. It’s a nice story, this is one island, is now a trail of outdoorsiness. When Sir John Leighton received an invitation to purchase an early work by a little, you have to wipe the sleep from your eyes to believe it. One of Ireland’s most iconic and impressive landscapes, admire Monet and Dali masterpieces at Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow. Nothing beats watching whales in the wild — waterfalls tumbling from highlands to lowlands, museums and galleries won’t cost you a penny to visit.
Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your access to the most informative and considered journalism in the UK. When Sir John Leighton received an invitation to purchase an early work by a little-known Belfast-born artist he was intrigued but could not, in good conscience, commit public money. Last week he was rather delighted to unwrap A Portrait of Durham Cathedral by one JM Leighton. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Please try again in a few minutes. Enter the characters you see below Sorry, we just need to make sure you’re not a robot. When do you want to go? In a series of articles, we’ll take a look at some of Ireland’s most interesting stories of myths and legends.
See below for part one of Irish folklore, myth, and legends. Never miss an update New trips, locations and activities right to your inbox. This is part one in a series telling the stories of some of Ireland’s most interesting and intriguing folklore, myths and legends. Read part two about the Hag of Beara here. Using his causeway to Scotland, he could challenge his rival to a proper duel over the fate of Ireland. Finn’s Giants Causeway stretching out towards the horizon and Scotland’s Isle of Staffa. Benandonner is giant even for a giant! Finn quickly returns to Ireland via his Giant Causeway and decides the best way to beat Benandonner is to con him. Realising that if Finn’s child was this big, Finn himself must be huge! Welcome to Fingal’s Cave on the Isle of Staffa.
The Scottish giant Benandonnar hurries away, retreating back to Scotland with his tail between his legs. Incidentally, Fingal’s Cave shares a similar geology and appearance to the Giant’s Causeway! Thus, the myth of the Giant’s Causeway was born. It’s a nice story, isn’t it? The burning and quick cooling of the volcanic lava left a series of impressive 40,000 interconnected basalt columns hugging the northern Irish coastline forming the Giant’s Causeway, one of Ireland’s most iconic and impressive landscapes, as well as basalt columns of the tiny Scottish Isle of Staffa, remote an uninhabited but for birdlife. Whichever story you prefer, well, the Giant’s Causeway is a place that you have to see to truly believe. So what are you waiting for? This is part 1 in a series of articles about Ireland’s rich patchwork of folklore, myth and legend.
American by birth but European in spirit, Dawn has called the US, Costa Rica, Spain, England, Poland, France and now Ireland home over the years. While she has travelled to more than 30 countries, she has fallen in love with the rich Irish culture and sweeping landscapes of Ireland. Armed with a Masters Degree in Tourism Marketing and a love of writing and photography, she is Wilderness Ireland’s Marketing Executive since 2017. Take the sleeper train from London and you wake up to everything that Scotland holidays have to offer. Deserted mountains glistening with silvery threads of icy rivers, waterfalls tumbling from highlands to lowlands, small villages with stations where you need to put your hand out to request the train to stop and suddenly, out of nowhere, a gleaming great loch. You have to wipe the sleep from your eyes to believe it.
