Our stay at the Ashling Hotel will be the first night of the honeymoon!

The Portcullis Hotel is located right beside Stirling Castle Esplanade at "The Top of the Town" Built in 1787, its original purpose in life was to serve the community as a school for boys. It stands on the site of the previous school, which was demolished when larger premises were required. Within the former building, King James VI of Scotland was educated - more than five centuries ago.

The National Wallace Monument is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates William Wallace, the Scottish patriot and martyr who triumphed over King Edward's army at The Battle of Stirling Bridge.

The Falkirk Wheel is the world’s only rotating boat lift. It was built to lift canal barges between Central Scotland's two canals, the Union Canal and the Forth & Clyde canal. You can take a trip on a barge and get lifted 115 feet in a gondola up to the higher level. As you enjoy stunning views, the barge will then enter a new short stretch of tunnel, turn round, pass back through the tunnel and down again on the wheel to the starting point.

For a unique golfing experience, we can hire hickory golf clubs and play the game as it was in The Old Golf Course's heyday!

Brookville House is family run Bed & Breakfast offering a Real Irish Welcome, authentic Irish hospitality and friendly personal service from Liam and Dei. Here you will have a truly Irish experience, encounter Irish banter, the infamous Irish craic, learn a few Irish words 'Cupla Focal Gaeilge', be regaled with tales of old, explore Irish folklore, culture & heritage and perhaps encounter the resident Irish Leprechaun.

Kilmainham Gaol opened in 1796, and is Ireland’s most famous prison. Many famous Irish Nationalists were held in prison here and the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising were executed in the exercise yard.

Tucked away in secret area of the Guinness Storehouse, is their "hidden bar", where we will have our own private tasting experience. We'll learn all about the history of Guinness, taste four different Guinness beers, and then enjoy a pint of our favorite, while relaxing in the secluded bar. Afterwards we'll get to explore the museum and have another pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar.

Owned in part by The National Trust, the Causeway Hotel has a prime location, settled right on the cliff tops, literally a stone's throw from the Giant's Causeway. As a guest of the hotel, entry to the Giants Causeway and Visitor Center is included with our stay.

A short coastal footpath leads to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. On the way, there are wonderful vantage points to stop and take in the natural beauty. Traditionally fishermen erected the bridge to Carrick-a-Rede island over a 23m-deep and 20m-wide chasm to check their salmon nets.

Bushmills Irish Whiskey is made at Ireland’s oldest working distillery in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Old Bushmills Distillery is the one and only opportunity to visit a distillery actually producing whiskey in all of Ireland - all other distilleries are visitors centers and museums with no real production going on. In 2008 Bushmills celebrated the 400th anniversary of the original license to distill whiskey, granted to the Bushmills area in 1608.

The Nook, situated at the gateway to the Giant’s Causeway UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the former original Causeway School serving the area up until 1913. Now restored, this historic building is a pub and restaurant.

Stirling Castle is the grandest of Scotland's castles and sits 250 feet above the plain on an extinct volcano. It towers over some of the most important battlefields of Scotland’s past including Stirling Bridge, the site of William Wallace’s victory over the English in 1297, and Bannockburn where Robert the Bruce defeated the same foe in the summer of 1314. Stirling Castle also played an important role in the life of Mary Queen of Scots. She spent her childhood in the castle and Mary's coronation took place in the Chapel Royal in 1543.

Stirling Golf Club is one of the most picturesque courses in Scotland, with inspiring backdrops of the Old Town of Stirling, built on ancient volcanic slopes, crowned by the historic Castle rising above spectacular crags…and there are stunning views in all directions across Central Scotland, the Ochil and Lomond Hills to the east, and the Carse of Stirling, the Trossachs and the Southern Highlands beyond.

St. Andrews Cathedral was a Roman Catholic cathedral in St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It was built in 1158 and became the center of the medieval Catholic Church in Scotland. It fell into disuse and ruin after Catholic mass was outlawed during the 16th century Scottish Reformation. The ruins indicate that the building was approximately 391 feet long, and is the largest church to have been built in Scotland. St. Andrews Castle was the official residence of Scotland’s leading bishop (and later archbishop) throughout the Middle Ages.

The Grange is a 17th century converted farmhouse with a cozy bar, open fires and a delightful restaurant with lovely panoramic views looking out over St. Andrews and St. Andrews Bay.

The castle houses the Honours (Crown Jewels) of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, the famous 15th century gun Mons Meg, the One O' Clock Gun and the National War Museum of Scotland.

Greyfriars Kirkyard is one of the oldest and most haunted cemetaries in Scotland. It also hosts the world's first prisoner of war camp, the Covenanter's Prison. Many stories are linked to Greyfriars, including the Mackenzie Poltergeist, that has been claimed to attack people at random and leave them with scratch and burn marks. Because of the number of claims made about these attacks, the Covenanters section of the Kirkyard was closed off to the public. The only way to see it now is with the City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour. It is warned that you join the tour at your own risk, as the Mackenzie Poltergeist can cause physical and mental distress.

The Real Mary King’s Close is buried deep beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. The city’s deepest secret; a warren of hidden streets that has remained frozen in time since the 17th Century. Mary King's Close is infamous for its tales of ghosts and unexplained happenings.

The Witchery by the Castle is a world class luxury hotel and restaurant in Edinburgh with a fascinating history. Originally built in the 16th century, it was once the execution spot for hundreds of witches during the reign of James VI. The Witchery has developed a world-wide reputation for its exceptional dining experience, showcasing the very best of Scotland's produce in the most magical of settings. Now in its fourth decade, the Witchery is a Scottish dining landmark, much loved by loyal locals, its celebrity fans and visitors to the city alike.

Established in 1360, The Sheep Heid Inn claims to be the oldest pub in Edinburgh, and possibly the whole of Scotland. Mary, Queen of Scots and her son, King James VI, are said to have stopped at the Sheep Heid Inn many times on their journeys between the royal residences of Holyrood Palace and Craigmillar Castle.

Musselburgh Links, The Old Course, is a nine hole, par 34 links golf course, surrounded by Musselburgh Racecourse. Musselburgh Links is recognized as the oldest golf course in the world. The historic golf course was an original Open Championship venue hosting the competition on six occasions between 1874 and 1889.

Rosslyn Chapel is situated just outside the village of Roslin, to the south of Edinburgh, and was built around 1446. It is famous for the beauty of its extraordinarily detailed carvings and its aura of mystery. It was also featured in Dan Brown's book and film, The Da Vinci Code!

The Stags Head,Dublin City is a historical Dublin pub renowned for it's hospitality and famous pint of Guinness! The namesake Stag’s head hangs prominently above the bar, looking out on revelers from its central perch. According to Dublin lore, the head came from a deer that went deranged on the streets of Dublin and stuck its head in the door. They kept the head.

The Brazen Head is a well-known landmark in Dublin and has been serving locals since 1613. It is widely known as the oldest tavern in Ireland and perhaps even in Europe – the sign over the door maintains that it was founded in 1198. Apparently during the Siege of Limerick a cannon ball was fired by the Williamite army and ‘removed the head of a well-known red-haired girl of ill-repute.’ This happened while she was watching the battle against Sarsfield and his men from the window of the brothel. When a new tavern was built on the site of the house in 1794 it was called ‘The Sign of the Brazen Head’.