Many (nearly 800, in fact) are the islands lying majestically off Scotland's west coast. But An t-Eilean Sgitheanach (aka the Isle of Skye, from the Old Norse Skíð) in theInner Hebrides is singular among them - a bastion of Gaelic tradition and langu
Movies/TV tourism is of course a popular and growing subsector of travel, as New Zealand joyously discovered with Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit franchises and areas of the United Kingdom found in the wake of the Harry Potter films. Mo
Europe's travel riches are just as impressive when it comes to gay travel, with such an amazing variety of cultures, environments, climates, and experiences – all on the most liberal continent on the planet, thanks to the encouraging social (r)evolu
Read more…I had to pick my time carefully to visit the ancient English city of Bath. I wanted to go before the bulk of the tourists, but after the rush of Christmas crowds. But, that’s the way it’s always been, for visitors have been coming to Bath since befo
Check out some of the County Down locations used in Game of Thrones http://britainonpageandscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/here-be-dragons-game-of-thrones-part-1.html
Read more…Check out my latest blog post on the locations used in War Horse http://britainonpageandscreen.blogspot.co.uk/
Read more…Find out about the inland town in Norfolk which was used to depict Walmington-On-Sea in Dad's Army http://britainonpageandscreen.blogspot.co.uk/
Read more…Britain is acknowledged as the musical capital of Europe. It is famed for being home to the The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Elton John, Rod Stewart, the Sex Pistols, The Clash, Elvis Costello, Coldplay, Adele, Florence+
Read more…It's autumn again in the northern hemisphere, and in a few key regions of a few key countries that means apples and cider, both “hard” (mildly alcoholic) and not. While pomaceous potions are brewed — in versions sweet, dry, and downright tart — in c
Read more…Check out the beautiful university city of St Andrews, where it all began for the Royal Baby's parents William and Kate:
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Read more…Check out the amazing stately home used in the Downton Abbey series
http://britainonpageandscreen.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/upstairs-downstairs-in-deepest.html
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I may be asking for trouble here - but I will have only a few days (a week at most) in mid-August - London is my connection point, but would like to spend several days before moving on. I know I'll have to come back to see more but for starters I am
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If you are ever in Bristol, England and crave scrumptious Indian cuisine, then a visit to the old Bristol Stock Exchange is in order. Located in an old 100 year plus old structure, the old home of the Bristol Stock Exchange, is now the home to Bri
Read more…London, UK – April 10 2013: Head over to London this summer to view the late Princess Diana’s iconic dresses at her former home, Kensington Palace, and to enjoy all the other sights and sounds of the city with the money saving London Pass.
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Read more…The UK's Dorset coast has been under the spotlight recently, what with the Sailing events in the Olympics last year, and now again with the screening of the TV murder drama Broadchurch. To find out more, follow this link: http://postcards-pfte.blogs
Read more…Christmas in the UK, where I grew up, thrives on tradition. Although conventionally described as a Christian celebration, a British Christmas has roots in ancient pagan festivals, subsequently layered with influences from around the world. In today's
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Auld acquaintance, indeed — when it comes to public NYE bashes, there’s pretty much no acquaintance aulder than that of the Scots. With some traditions dating back to the Vikings, Hogmanay (the word's reckoned to come down from, variously, Anglo Saxo
VisitBritain has launched a consultation on an ambitious growth plan which aims to attract 40 million visitors to Britain by 2020. The strategy is built on Britain’s successful hosting of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by showing that aligni
And a little friendly nudge for 2013....simply check out the Travel Operator Promotions system (TOPs) at www.TheTopTravelClub.com and take a gander at www.Pinterest.com/toptravel
