British Isles Archives - Rachel's Ruminations

After Brú na Bóinne: Prehistoric sites in Ireland

Rachel Heller — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 20:04:27 +0000

Visiting the prehistoric sites in Ireland in the form of a road trip across the north of the country. Includes recommendations and tips.

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Free museums in London

Allan Brownlie — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:31:57 +0000

The 8 best free museums in London: excellent places to discover some of the best art in the world and more ... at no cost!

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All about tower houses in Ireland with tips for visiting

Rachel Heller — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:08:17 +0000

Everything you need to know about tower houses in Ireland - a variety of castle - before visiting: what to look for, which to see, and more!

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Famous landmarks and historical sites in Wales

Lowri — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:24:00 +0000

There are more landmarks in Wales than just its famous UNESCO-listed castles. Here are 5 great historical sites in Wales you should also see!

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Best places to see Hadrian’s Wall

Elaine Wilson — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:26:05 +0000

The Roman Empire's northwest border fortification extends right across the top of England. Here are all the best places to see Hadrian's Wall!

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The Liberation Route Europe: WWII battlefields and more

Rachel Heller — Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000

The Liberation Route Europe, its WWII battlefields and museums: it's important to stop and acknowledge the world-changing events of WWII.

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Crathes Castle in Scotland

Rachel Heller — Sat, 15 Jun 2019 17:50:08 +0000

A so-called “tower house”, Crathes Castle in Scotland has been added to and changed over the centuries. First built in the mid-16th century, it was the home of the Burnett family of Leys, who lived there for over 300 years. It’s one of the 14 castles in Aberdeenshire worth visiting. Crathes Castle still has its...

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Dramatic Dunnottar Castle

Rachel Heller — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 11:32:42 +0000

As I wrote in my overview of Aberdeenshire castles, my expectation was that the Dunnottar Castle ruins would be worth about a half-hour’s visit. I’d seen photos, and its setting – on a cliff-edged finger of land extending out into the North Sea – made for some very dramatic photography. In those photos, however, it...

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Balmoral Castle tour: a review

Rachel Heller — Sat, 02 Mar 2019 13:39:13 +0000

If you’ve ever seen a film involving Queen Victoria, you’ve heard of Balmoral Castle. This is the place the queen used as her escape: her place in the country. She loved Scotland, and this location in Aberdeenshire is stunning, with its rolling hills and deep forests. Note added September 9, 2022: Queen Elizabeth died today....

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Discovering the Legend of King Arthur in Cornwall

Georgie Mack — Sun, 10 Feb 2019 17:25:08 +0000

Discovering King Arthur in Cornwall, UK. Read here about Arthurian sights in Cornwall!

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