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  • Ancient structures, Castles, Ireland, Travel

Trim Castle – The Mightiest Norman Stronghold

You step out into the fresh Meath air. In front of you stands Trim Castle. It rises above the River Boyne. Its pale stone walls glow against the green fields. From the first moment you see Trim Castle, you understand…

  • Terry Donlan
  • February 3, 2026
  • Clan Fraser, Genealogy, Scotland

Clan Fraser Genealogy: Lovat, Saltoun, and the Truth

My grandmother, Isabel Fraser, inspired my Clan Fraser genealogy journey. I wrote this to help you find your own branch with records. If you are researching Clan Fraser genealogy from the US, Canada, or Australia, you will probably hit a…

  • Terry Donlan
  • February 2, 2026
  • Scotland

Kirk Session Records – Scotland’s Sin and Scandal Files

You can collect dates all day, yet your family history still feels flat. Kirk Session Records change that. They pull you into the everyday drama of real people. You encounter whispered scandals. You face hard choices about money, work, and…

  • Terry Donlan
  • February 1, 2026
  • Ireland, Travel

Kilkenny: Most Popular Pubs for Your Best Night Out

Kilkenny: Most Popular Pubs can feel like a moving target when you are visiting and everyone has an opinion. Still, popularity is useful because it often points to the places that consistently deliver for first-timers. This guide focuses on three…

  • Terry Donlan
  • January 31, 2026
  • Genealogy, Scotland

2026 ScotlandsPeople Release: What to Search First

The 2026 ScotlandsPeople Release is the one week each year when Scottish genealogy suddenly feels easier. Fresh statutory records come online. Long-stuck research lines start moving again. Those “maybe someday” questions turn into “okay, let’s do this.” If you want…

  • Terry Donlan
  • January 30, 2026
  • Ireland, Travel

Unusual stays in Ireland – 3 Routes Worth a Detour Today

You came for unusual stays in Ireland, but you still want the trip to feel simple. So these three routes lean into memorable lodging without turning your days into logistics. They are mostly mid-range. Each has a private bathroom. Route…

  • Terry Donlan
  • January 29, 2026
  • Ancient structures, Castles, Scotland, Travel

Bamburgh Castle – History and Genealogy Insights

Bamburgh Castle rises over the North Sea like it has a permanent appointment with the horizon. When you drive down from Cowdenbeath, you do not just arrive at a famous fortress. You arrive at a place that can sharpen your…

  • Terry Donlan
  • January 28, 2026
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  • Ancient structures, Scotland, Travel

Jedburgh Abbey Visitor Guide – History, Highlights, Tips

Jedburgh Abbey is the moment your Edinburgh day trip stops feeling like a drive and starts feeling like a story. You arrive in the Scottish Borders. You step into Jedburgh. There it is, a towering ruin that still knows how…

  • Terry Donlan
  • January 27, 2026
  • Scotland, Travel

Unusual Stays in Scotland – 3 Routes Worth Detouring

You want unusual stays in Scotland. These stays should feel like part of the journey, not just a bed at the end of the day. This guide focuses on three routes. Travelers consistently book and rebook these routes. They do…

  • Terry Donlan
  • January 26, 2026
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