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Walking Tour Glasgow, Walking Tour Scotland

March 17, 2012 catswhiskers Comments off

Walking Tour, Glasgow, Scotland

This morning, I joined a walking tour of the west end of Glasgow with accent on women’s heritage. See image of tour group above.

Spring is in the air concomitant with which is some colourful, pink cherry blossom.

: Cherry Blossom, Kelvingrove, Scotland

We walked past this small group who appear to be engaged in some type of therapy.

: Therapy in Process, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Here is an image of the River Kelvin with Glasgow University in the background.

River Kelvin with Glasgow University, Scotland

This is the entrance to Anderson College. This institution was initially founded to rival Glasgow University with aim of widening access to education, particularly for women.

: Anderson College, Glasgow, Scotland

Here is the former home of Margaret MacDonald, wife of famous architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Former Residence of Margaret MacDonald, wife of Rennie Mackintosh, Glasgow

This is Mackintosh House, home of Charles Rennie Mackintosh 1906-14. Reconstructed 1981.

: Mackintosh House, Glasgow, Reconstructed 1981

Here is the Hunterian Art Gallery, very close to Mackintosh House.

Hunterian Art Gallery, Glasgow, Scotland

This oak tree was planted by Women’s Suffrage Organisation in Glasgow on April 20th 1918 to commemorate the granting of votes to women.

Womans Suffrage, Commemoration Oak, Glasgow

By opportunistic coincidence we encountered this female piper near the University.

Female Piper, Glasgow, Scotland

Here is a view of the River Kelvin at Kelvingrove.

River Kelvin, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Today was the commencement of the salmon and trout fishing season on the Kelvin.

: Fly Fishing, River Kelvin, Glasgow

Today is also St. Patrick’s Day. At Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum the Carrickfergus Grammar School Choir (from Northern Ireland) gave several quality performances.

Carrickfergus Grammer School Choir, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

A very interesting half day out which was aided by sunny weather.

Art, Buildings, Culture, Glasgow, Glasgow Architecture, Ireland, Locations, Mackintosh, Nature, Springtime, Tours none

Visit Cork, Visit Ireland

February 7, 2012 catswhiskers Comments off

River Lee, Cork, Ireland

This evening, I am focusing on Cork in the south-west of Ireland. Cork is a good base from which to embark on tours taking in the likes of Tralee,, Lakes of Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Bantry Bay and Blarney Castle.

Image above shows the south channel of the River Lee looking towards Parliament Bridge.

Places and sights of interest in and around Cork include:

St Ann’s Shandon, a landmark which dates from 1722.
Crawford Municipal Art Gallery.
Cork Butter Museum.
St Finbarr’s Cathedral
Cork city Goal
The Quays, once a busy waterway.
Paul Street with ethnic restaurants.
Shandon Quarter
St. Finbarr’s Quarter
Barryscourt Castle, a 15th Century Tower House.
Desmond Castle and the International Museum of Wine

River Lee, Cork, Ireland

I usually include a sojurn in Cork during my tours of Ireland.

Buildings, Castles, Churches, Ireland, Locations, Tours none

Tour Ring of Kerry, Tour Ireland

February 2, 2012 catswhiskers Comments off

This evening, I am posting information on key sites which will be encountered in course of a Ring of Kerry driving tour.

First, close to the town of Killarney is Muckross House and Gardens. This is an imposing mansion built in 1843 in Elizabethan style. Queen Victoria was a guest.

Muckross House, Killarney, Ireland

At Muckross it is possible to take a Irish Jaunty Car ride (horse drawn buggy). This lasts about one hour and takes in the grounds and lake .

Irish Jaunty Car, Muckross, Ireland

Close to Muckross is Torc Falls which is deserving of a visit.

Next proceed on the Ring of Kerry route with a stop at the famous Ladies View (and Lakes of Killarney). Named after Queen Victoria’s ladies in waiting who were enamoured with the vista.

Ladies View, Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Next stop is Sneem, a village comprised of brightly painted houses and a quaint village green. Here take a stroll around the village taking in the falls, Murphy’s Bar and some shopping..

Sneem Village, Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Falls, Sneem, Ireland

Murphy's Bar, Sneem, Ireland

After Sneem move on and admire the scenic views of the coastline including the stunning Derrynane Bay and a prehistoric stone circle (or burial cairn).

Derrynane Bay, Ring of Kerry, Ireland

Prehistoric Standing Stones, Iveragh Peninsula, Ireland

From time to time sheep will be encountered wandering along the road, not unusual in this part of the world.

Other sites include :

Cahersiveen. the main town on the peninsula.
Killorglin, a pretty village sitting on the slopes above a river and famous for its Puck Fair. A good stop for refreshment after a long day touring.

History, Houses & Estates, Ireland, Locations, Lochs & Lakes, Nature, Prehistory, Stone Circles, Tours none

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