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Harris Tweed – a story

Man beside his Hattersley loom used for creating tweed cloth
September 2021 4 mins read

Clusters, Scotland

A cloth only woven on the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. Enjoy a small group educational tour for senior couples and mature solo travellers to learn more about this craft  and much more on a Scottish isles tour. 

Atlantic Ocean and How it Shaped Ancient Communities In Europe

Atlantic Ocean - Punta del Este, Maldonado, Uruguay
September 2021 12 mins read

Archaeology, Blog, British Isles, England, Europe, France, Portugal, Scotland

Article of interest for senior couples and mature solo travellers  joining a small group European tour to Faroe Islands, Scottish Isles, Morocco or Portugal. Focus is on the early exploration of the Atlantic.

Thurso, Scotland

Thurso's beaches
July 2021 4 mins read

Blog, British Isles, Clusters, Scotland

On the Atlantic coast is Thurso where extreme weather shapes the livelihoods of the people. Explore this town and Orkney, the outer Hebrides including Mull on a small group tour of the isles of Scotland. For senior couples or solo travellers.

The Best of the Scottish Islands

Scottish Islands
July 2021 5 mins read

Blog, British Isles, History, Scotland

small group tours of the Scottish isles including Orkney, Skye, Iona and Shetland plus others for senior couples and solo travellers.

The Scottish Isles

Orkney Islands
July 2021 5 mins read

Blog, British Isles, Hiking & Walking, History, Scotland

The islands of Scotland are historically rich from Skara Brae to Isle of Skye and the inner and outer Hebrides. Learn more on a small group tour for seniors for couples and solo travellers about the Scottish isles.

Orkney Islands, Scotland

Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland
July 2021 5 mins read

Blog, British Isles, Clusters, Scotland

Explore the  Orkney and other isles of Scotland on a small group tour for senior couples or solo travellers interested in Scottish history.  Learn about Skara Brae and prehistoric Britain as well as the importance of Peat and Whisky.

Iona, Scotland

Iona
July 2021 4 mins read

Blog, British Isles, Clusters, Scotland

Article about Iona Scotland for mature and senior travellers. Explore and learn about the Vikings, Standing stones, peat and also Whisky.

Isle of Mull, Scotland

Tobermory, the capital of Mull
January 2021 4 mins read

Blog, British Isles, Clusters, Scotland

Article for mature and senior travellers whether couples of solo travellers who are  interested in exploring the inner Hebrides and outer Hebrides islands of Scotland, the ancient history including standing stones and celtic history and single malt whiskies with a hint of peat. 

Isle of Skye, Scotland

February 2020 4 mins read

Blog, British Isles, Clusters, Scotland

Article about Scotland's Isle of Skye for senior couples and solo travellers seeking to explore on a small group tour of the Scottish isles learning about Scottish history, the Vikings and Atlantic trading routes. 

Neolithic Burial Chambers: Telescopes to the Stars

June 2016 2 mins read

Archaeology, Blog, British Isles, England, History, Scotland

Neolithic Burial Chambers and the stars The calendar you have in your smartphone was once written in the stars. During the Neolithic or final period of the Stone Age, skies […]

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