The Celts, an ancient Indo-European people, reached the apogee of their influence and territorial expansion during the 4th century BC, extending across the length of...
Near the mouth of Galway Bay, off the west coast of Ireland, sit the ruggedly beautiful Aran Islands: Inishmore (the “big Island”), Inishmaan (the “middle...
The languages that we refer to today as being of Celtic origin are Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Manx, Welsh, Breton and Cornish. These six languages...
During the late Iron and early Medieval Ages, the land that would become Scotland was fought over by diverse peoples. The west coast, around Argyll,...
Darin Roche doesn’t have red hair. Neither does his wife, Sheva Solomon. All three of their daughters, however, were blessed with ginger locks - and...
The magical Giant’s Causeway has astounded millions of tourists with its mystique and uniqueness, but long before it became easy or common for world travelers...
In 1907, the Irish Crown Jewels disappeared from Dublin Castle. The stolen gems were never found and the crime remains one of Ireland’s greatest mysteries. The value...
In many countries today, the pattern of interlocking stripes called a tartan is often mistakenly known as "plaid." Plaide actually comes from the Gaelic word...
Beyond the obvious tourist attractions, Scotland offers some magical travel experiences, from swimming in fairy pools to drinking in the remotest pub on the British...
