29 January 2010

Britain Bed & Breakfast

Bed, Breakfast, and the perfect cup of tea. No one does B&B better than the British – warm welcome, cozy bed, hearty English or Scottish breakfast to send you on your way. Our Open Voucher System makes it easy to move from town to countryside at your own pace, and with a flexible B&B package you can ride the London Eye, roam the Yorkshire moors, and cover Scotland from Loch Lomond to the Firth and Forth. Step into history at the Traitors Gate in London, see where literary genius William Shakespeare was born at Stratford-upon-Avon, experience the quintessential Scottish Castle, Eilean Donan near the Isle of Skye. From the streets of swinging London to the cobbled lanes of the Cotswolds to the heather-edged footpaths of the Scottish highlands, your dream of Britain is a long and winding road – with a nice cup of tea at the end.

As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and important attractions in the Scottish highlands.

Although first inhabited around the 6th century, the first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then, at least four different versions of the castle have been built and re-built as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries.

Partially destroyed in a Jacobite uprising in 1719, Eilean Donan lay in ruins for the best part of 200 years until Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and proceeded to restore the castle to its former glory. After 20 years of toil and labour the castle was re-opened in 1932.

Travel Scotland and you will know why this place is so magnificent! Luxury Scotland Vacation Packages at cheap rates are a great way to get away and enjoy yourself! Scotland trips are the way to go!

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