There are some things that humans have made in the name of science that are just amazing. One example is Biosphere 2 for climate change and space…… Read more “Eden Project, UK – The Eighth Wonder of the World”
Category: UK
McCaig’s Tower, Oban, Scotland – The Scottish Amphitheatre
Located in the Scottish Highlands, the port city of Oban is the gateway to the Hebrides. McCaig’s Tower stands tall on Battery Hill overlooking the city and…… Read more “McCaig’s Tower, Oban, Scotland – The Scottish Amphitheatre”
Pen y Fan, Wales – At the head of the Valleys
In the centre of Wales lies Brecon Beacons National Park, which contains a mountain range of the same name (Brecon Beacons). One of these mountains is Pen…… Read more “Pen y Fan, Wales – At the head of the Valleys”
Arduaine Garden, Scotland – A slice of the world
Just south of Oban lies the Sound of Jura. Overlooking the Sound is Arduaine Garden, which contains plants from around the world. Established in 1898, it was…… Read more “Arduaine Garden, Scotland – A slice of the world”
Ardchattan Priory, Scotland – A garden of contemplation
Ardchattan Priory sits approximately 10 miles/16 kilometres outside the port city of Oban in Scotland. Its history dates back to its founding in 1230. A view of…… Read more “Ardchattan Priory, Scotland – A garden of contemplation”
Bridge Over The Atlantic, Scotland – Clachan Bridge to the Island of Seil
Just south of Oban in Scotland lies a bridge built in 1792. Connecting the Island of Seil to mainland Scotland, the bridge is known as Clachan Bridge.…… Read more “Bridge Over The Atlantic, Scotland – Clachan Bridge to the Island of Seil”
Falkirk Kelpies, Scotland – A tribute to Scotland and strong horses
Situated between the towns of Falkirk and Grangemouth in Scotland, the Kelpies are an art installation by Andy Scott, an artist of renown famous for his other…… Read more “Falkirk Kelpies, Scotland – A tribute to Scotland and strong horses”
Rest and Be Thankful – Scotland A83
In 1753 there had been a recent Jacobite rebellion; General Wade had the task of subjugating Scotland. One of the many things they built were roads to…… Read more “Rest and Be Thankful – Scotland A83”
Tintinhull Gardens, England – Weekend Paradise
Set amongst the rolling farmland of Somerset, TIntinhull is a house/gardens combination; it sits in the tiny village of the same name. To visit the house you…… Read more “Tintinhull Gardens, England – Weekend Paradise”
Brean Down, England – Down to the Sea
On the Somerset coast just outside Weston-Super-Mare is a small holiday village: Brean. Apart from the beach and holiday homes, there really isn’t much there. There is…… Read more “Brean Down, England – Down to the Sea”
Lytes Cary, England – A bite-size manor in Somerset
In the backcountry roads in Somerset on a single-track line lined with hedges on both sides winding through farmland lies a couple of houses. Collectively these houses…… Read more “Lytes Cary, England – A bite-size manor in Somerset”
Peak District, England – The land of inspiration
The Peak District in England is a national park that draws an estimated 20 million people every year. They hike around the rural areas, including farmland, moorland,…… Read more “Peak District, England – The land of inspiration”
Glastonbury Abbey, England – Walking the ruins
Nestled in the sleepy, mystic town of Glastonbury in Somerset are the ruins of what was once one of the most powerful institutions to have existed in…… Read more “Glastonbury Abbey, England – Walking the ruins”
Ystradfellte Waterfalls, Wales – Welsh Waterfall Wellness
As discussed in my previous post about Castell Dinas, Powys is the home of the Brecon Beacons National Park and beautiful nature! One of the areas of Brecon…… Read more “Ystradfellte Waterfalls, Wales – Welsh Waterfall Wellness”
Castell Ddinas, Wales – Ancient defences
Castell Ddinas was the highest castle in England and Wales. It dates back to the Iron Age, which in Britain was between 600BC and 50AD. Along with…… Read more “Castell Ddinas, Wales – Ancient defences”