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Cwm-yr-Eglwys meaning ‘Valley of the Church’ is a hamlet in a stunning cove on the eastern side of the Dinas Island Peninsula, so called because a stream separates it from the mainland. It features a sandy cove, with a stream running through the centre, providing tens of rock pools teeming with life. On the eastern side of the bay is …
The coastal village of Llanrhystud is a very small community built-up in a historic landscape which features the old village, the bridge over the River Wyre and modern business and housing developments at the fringes of town. It lies roughly 20 metres above the sea in a location where the valleys open out into a coastal flatland. The oldest part …
The poignant ruins of Aberystwyth Castle sit proudly on a promontory overlooking the harbour. These fragments are all that remains of a late 13th century castle constructed on the orders of Edward I of England in his efforts to conquer Wales. Throughout its history Aberystwyth was often at the centre of the conflict between the native Welsh and the invading …
The peaceful town of Fishguard can be found on the coast of Pembrokeshire, Wales. With a population of approximately 3,500, Fishguard as it appears today has two main areas: Lower Fishguard and the “Main Town’. Lower Fishguard is recorded as the site of the medieval hamlet from which the region has grown out of in the centuries since. It sits …
Stretching all the way from Dundee to Aberdeen the Angus Coastal Route is a beautifully scenic route which follows Scotland’s east coast through glittering beaches and by many historic sites. Covering a distance of 68 miles (103km) there are very many places of interest, too many to cover adequately here. Nevertheless, I have selected an assortment of better known, and …
Upon the exposed promontory of Fraserburgh, a domineering symbol of grandeur and status was transformed into a beacon of hope for those traversing the dangerous waters of the North Sea. This is the story of a late medieval castle which became home to Scotland’s legacy of light keeping and way finding. Kinnaird Head Castle was begun in the spring of …
The gorgeous seaside village of Tresaith is a gem on the Ceredigion coast of Wales, with something to offer for everyone and only eight miles from the bustling markets of Cardigan. Tresaith boasts a blue flag beach, the wonderful Ceredigion Coastal Path which winds through the village and it hosts summer sailing events too! All this makes it a very …
The seaside resort of Tywyn is more than the perfect place for a spot of surfing, or a relaxing walk along the promenade ice cream in hand. No, the town of Tywyn holds within it a fascinating tapestry of Welsh history which can still be explored today. From the earliest days of Christianity, the history of the Welsh language, the …
The village of Tal-y-bont can be found about halfway between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth on the Ceredigion coast. With a population of under 1,000, Tal-y-bont is a small but cosy place surrounded by lush green farmland and is but a stone’s throw from the picturesque Dyfi estuary. Yet, its natural beauty is not the only worthy reason for exploring this little …
St Andrews Castle was one of the most significant medieval castles in Scotland. It was the home of the Archbishop of St Andrews, and adjacent to the cathedral which served as the ecclesiastical centre of the whole Scottish Kingdom. As such it was destroyed and rebuilt many times during the Wars of Independence as it changed hands between the English …
