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Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman castle located in the town of Carrickfergus, in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The castle is located on the banks of Belfast Lough. Besieged by the Scots, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and is one of the best preserved medieval structures in all of Ireland. Today, the castle is maintained by the Environment and Heritage Service as a State Historic Monument

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The Northern Ireland property market in 2011 was made up of:

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The Northern Ireland property market in 2011 was made up of:

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Belfast Castle is a historic castle, built in the year 1870. The castle is a sandstone building and is located on the slope of Cave Hill in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

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it is used as a residence in Northern Ireland, and is reputed to be one of the most haunted places in the province. The castle is described as "a living postcard, a charming baronial, almost Scottish teal castle overlooking the sea in Northern Ireland

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is one of the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom, located in the northeast of the island of Ireland. It is bordered to the south and west by the Republic of Ireland, to the north by the North Channel and to the east by the Irish Sea, which separates it from the island of Great Britain.
The capital and most populous city is Belfast.

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I had to talk about the weather in England, so I put what the weather was like at different times of the year.

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Welsh tower houses, most of them built between the early 14th and 15th centuries, were rectangular structures, consisting of two or more storeys, and are closely related to those in Ireland and Scotland. In 1976 Hilling produced a map (with listing) showing 17 examples.

as Sandyhaven House in Pembrokeshire.[5]

A further example is likely to be the prominent East Gate tower of Powis Castle. The East Gate appears to have been a tower house, which had an entrance made through the vaulted undercroft, probably in the 17th century. An extra storey was added to the tower in 1815–1818 when Sir Robert Smirke re-fenestrated the castle and added Gothic Revival battlements.[6]

Also on the Welsh border, close to Welshpool is Wattlesburgh. Many of the English tower houses, such as Tattershall Castle or Buckden Palace are slightly later and larger than the Welsh examples, and built of brick.

Apart from tower houses, there are a number of stone-built first floor hall buildings, where the hall is mounted over an undercroft. These include Owain Glyndŵr's Parliament House in Machynlleth. Most examples are found in southern Wales with a cluster of buildings in Pembrokeshire. The distribution of Tower and other houses in Wales with vaulted ceilings have been mapped and listed by Peter Smith.[7]

They also occur as early merchant's houses in Haverfordwest, Pembroke and Tenby. In some cases the hall is accessed by an outer stair, as is the case at Pentre Ifan Barn at Nevern in Pembrokeshire.[8

Eastington belonged to the Perrot family in the 15th century. There is a further complex of Medieval stone houses at East Orchard, St Athan, in Glamorgan which belonged to the de Berkerolles family in the 14th century. The group of buildings includes a first floor hall house with outside chimney, which also had a separate kitchen block

Another example is Eastington at Rhoscrowther, Pembrokeshire, which has been called a tower house, but is more correctly a first floor hall house, with an outside stair and crenulations with a side tower.[9]

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Anglo-Saxon architecture in England refers to a period in the history of architecture.
it is characterized by its banded pilasters, blind arcades, balusters and holes with triangular pointed arches.
The Anglo-Saxon building puts all the energy possible in the construction of the towers in the churches. The towers begin as a defensive structure and have allowed the inhabitants of a village to have an elevated viewpoint and a place easily defended.

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materials used in architecture in scotland 

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¢he granite of Aberdeen, the red sandstone of the south west, Scots slate and pantiles, whin setts and Caithness flags – these materials and associated traditions used track the changing social, economic and technical development of our country.

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¢Scotland encompasses all building in Scotland, between the beginning of the twentieth century and the present day. The most significant architect of the early twentieth century was Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who mixed elements of traditional Scottish architecture with contemporary movements.

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¢The New Town is very consistent with its Georgian style buildings, only the southern main street, Princes Street, has changed its look radically, becoming Edinburgh's main shopping street with several newer buildings.

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¢Membership. The membership of the RIAS numbers approximately 5,200, which includes Honorary Fellows, Fellows, Members, Students, Affiliates and Retired Members. Any architect who is registered with the Architects' Registration Board (ARB) and is living and working in Scotland can apply to be a Member of the RIAS.

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¢He added: "Scotland is and will continue to be a good place for architects to work. Our architecture and place policy supports and promotes architecture through a variety of means – including providing funding for one of the largest architecture awards in Europe - the RIAS Doolan Award for Best Building in Scotland.

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¢Architecture in Scotland. Scotland's landscapes are home to unique built heritage and architecture, from crofts, castles, Victorian tenements and Georgian country houses, right up to the cutting edge designs of today.

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From medieval crofts and castles to Victorian tenements, industrial conversions and cutting edge, contemporary buildings and structures. The history of Scotland's architecture is an interesting and varied timeline of design and creativity.

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¢The architecture of Scotland includes all human building within the modern borders of Scotland, from the Neolithic era to the present day. The earliest surviving houses go back around 9500 years, and the first villages 6000 years: Skara Brae on the Mainland of Orkney being the earliest preserved example in Europe

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Something striking in the history of this sport is that it was banned in the thirteenth century due to its great violence on the pitch. But in 1884 the Gaelic Athletic Association, charged with organizing and administering the sport, organized Ireland's first national championship. Its intensity, pace and speed in the game, make it the fastest sport in the world. To give you an idea, it is similar to hockey and is played with a stick called hurl and a ball of a fairly small size called a sliotar. Of this game there is also a female version called "camogie" the match is divided into two parts of 35 minutes each. As an aggressive game they have certain equipment such as helmet and mouth.

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mixes football, handball and rugby, so you can kick the ball with your leg, take it with your hands and be able to make tackles but not as abrupt as in rugby. they play 15 against 15, so that the game doesn't get so long. Their championship, the All-Ireland Senior Championships, is the biggest event of the year in Ireland, in fact their final matches are played at Dublin's Croke Park, one of the largest stadiums in Europe with a capacity for 80,000 spectators.

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The expression Norman architecture is used to refer to the Romanesque style created by the Normans in the various territories where they exercised their dominion or influence between the 11th and 12th(twelve) centuries. They simultaneously created a large ensemble of castles and fortifications, including Norman towers, but also monasteries, abbeys, churches or cathedrals, in a model characterised by round arches (especially over doors and windows) and massive proportions.

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The coast of the Causeway and Dunluce Castle 

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it is magnificent and should not be overlooked. Many delights await you, including the beautiful beaches, dunes and waves at Portrush (where there is a world-class golf course) and Portstewart. A 10-minute drive west, through the picturesque village of Bushmills, takes you to the medieval ruins. Dunluce Castle (Dún Libhse). It is impossible to overlook it rashly on the edge of the cliff, the kitchen sank into the swinging waves under a terrible night many centuries ago.

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Chester Cathedral is the cathedral of Anglican worship, the seat of the Diocese of Chester since 1541(one thousand five hundred and forty-one), in the city of the same name in England.

Although it was originally the church of a Benedictine monastery dedicated to Saint Werburga, patron saint of the city, the cathedral is now dedicated to Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary.

Romanesque and Gothic in style, it underwent several alterations from 1093(one thousand ninety-three) to the mid-16th(thirteen) century, and a major restoration process in the 19th(nineteen) century.

In addition to religious events, it usually hosts exhibitions and concerts.

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The weather in spring is strongly influenced by latitude. It is true that in this season, the atmosphere is warm and a little cold (less than in winter), but so

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Northern Ireland's second city, Londonderry, or Derry, as it is more commonly known locally, is located where the River Foyle flows into the lake. It is an important port and an industrial center with a traditional textile industry, chemical and mechanical engineering plants and ceramic factories. is a popular tourist centre and a good base for trips to the Inishowen Peninsula and Donegal in the Republic of Ireland. The city itself has an almost completely preserved circuit of medieval walls and a number of interesting old buildings.

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A journey east from the Giants' Causeway of about 15 minutes takes you to another of Ulster's must-sees, the vertigo-inducing Carrick-a-Rede Bcresta Rope. Located near the beautiful seaside village of Ballintoy. The dizzying rope bridge joins a small island, where fishermen would catch salmon. While access to the grounds is free, if you dare to cross the bridge, a fee is required.  Address: County, 119a Whitepark Rd, Ballintoy, Antrim, Ballycastle

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The coast of the Causeway and Dunluce Castle

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English Gothic architecture is the architectural style that flourished in England from around 1180 and dominated for more than three centuries, until around 1520, more than a century after the Renaissance style was introduced in Florence in the early 15th century.

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Little survives of vernacular architecture from medieval times due to the use of perishable materials. Most domestic buildings were built with timber frames, roofs were normally thatched, in the twelfth century curved trusses were introduced, increasing the size of timber framed vernacular buildings

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Daniel Jacob Radcliffe is a British actor, mainly known for having starred in the Harry Potter film saga.

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Robert Douglas Thomas Pattinson is a British actor, model, producer and singer. He began his career during his adolescence as a model for several children's brands.

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ü  St Asaph: is the second-smallest city in both Wales and Britain. It’s important to say that the cathedral is the smallest ancient cathedral in Britain. Here is where you can find the William Morgan Bible, the first version of the whole bible that was translated into Welsh. The city usually plays host to the North Wales International Music Festival which attracts musicians from all over Wales and beyond. This year the festival took place virtually.

ü  Swansea  : The city of Swansea is located on the south coast of Wales and is the second largest of the six cities. Swansea Bay is this area’s most attractive feature. Not only is Swansea Bay the city beach, it’s also the name given to the wider destination too – Swansea, Mumbles and Gower. Swansea was the birthplace and home of one of the country’s most popular poets, Dylan Thomas, so the city pays huge respect to him. The Dylan Thomas Centre is an exhibition of the life and work of the Dylan Thomas, offering tours and guides to learn all about the literary giant.

ü  Bangor is a small yet lively community in Gwynedd to the northwest of Wales best known as a cathedral city and the oldest city in the country. Like St Davids and St Asaph, this city’s main attraction is also its beautiful cathedral. Bangor Cathedral was established during the 6th century, dedicated to its founder, Saint Deiniol. Bangor is a very popular student city too. There are an estimated 10,000 students, compared to an estimated 8,000 residents. Visitors can reach Snowdonia National Park from Bangor in just over 30 minutes by car, an area regulary voted as one of the most scenic places in the world.

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ü  As the capital of Wales, Cardiff to the south of the country is the most popular city for tourists and the largest of the six cities. Cardiff is a fantastic multicultural city with so much to see and do which makes it such an appealing destination for tourists. The city has even been voted as Europe’s third best capital city to live in. The Museum of Cardiff is the ideal place to learn about the entire history of the city. Situated in the very heart of the city is Cardiff Castle, another historical gem that documents 2,000 years of the city’s history.

ü  Newport: Newport is located to the north of Cardiff in the southeast of Wales, a city that was once the largest coal-exporting port in the country. Nowadays, Newport is a thriving university town with a great multicultural vibe and a fascinating history. Friars Walk is the city’s main shopping centre and leisure complex with high-street shops, restaurants, a cinema and a bowling alley. Newport Transporter Bridge is arguably the best-known landmark in the city. This is only one of six working transporter bridges in the world. Tourists can sail under it on a gondola or, if brave enough, climb up its towers and walk across the gangway.

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Cardiff, Newport, St Davids, St Asaph, Swansea and Bangor are the six cities of Wales. Each city is unique in its own way, but they are all just as wonderful and cultural as each other. Below, we’ve put together this quick guide on the six main cities of Wales.

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Saint Patrick's Day is a Christian holiday celebrated annually on March 17 to commemorate the death of Saint Patrick of Ireland, patron saint of the entire island of Ireland.
According to legend, Saint Patrick used the clover to explain the Holy Trinity. That's where the green color of the holiday comes from.

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The weather in Ireland is usually rainy, so it is also often cold. So, a specialty of Irish food is seafood chowder. It is a fish and vegetable soup. It has different fish fillets, clams, cream, leeks, onions, carrots and potatoes.

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There is nothing more delicious than chocolate and whiskey mixed together. In the traditional preparation, this Irish dessert is made with chocolate cream, liqueur and dusted with plenty of cocoa powder.

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Although it is a meal that you can consume at any time of the day, it is recommended to eat it for breakfast.

This grated potato and flour preparation can be accompanied with proteins such as chorizo ​​or bacon, which is why it is ideal for recharging the body with energy.

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The language spoken in england is English, the cradle of this language comes from the German branches of the Indo-European languages, since its origin it spread to all the British Isles. The language was consolidated and later adopted by other countries of the world.

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Cara Jocelyn Delevingne is a British supermodel and actress. She won the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Awards in 2012 and 2014.

Delevingne made her modeling debut at the age of 10 wearing hats that photographer Bruce Weber published in the Italian edition of Vogue.

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Cara Jocelyn Delevingne is a British supermodel and actress. She won the Model of the Year award at the British Fashion Awards in 2012 and 2014.
Delevingne made her modeling debut at the age of 10 wearing hats that photographer Bruce Weber published in the Italian edition of Vogue.

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England's weirdest custom, the Cheese Rolling Festival
This festival is celebrated on the last Monday of May in the district of Gloucester. Basically, it consists of a race to reach a cheese of 4 kilos! The difficulty is that they must go down a very steep hill without.

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The weather in England during autumn is either mild and dry or wet and windy. During this season you will see lots of leaves on the ground and you can see the changing colours of the leaves on the trees.

It is the ideal time to visit, as the temperature becomes cooler and there are fewer tourists than in the summer season.

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Guy Fawkes night are exclusive England traditions.
The thing is that this is one of the most beautiful traditions in England. Because, every November 5, the UK sky is filled with gunpowder and fireworks.

it is filled with bonfires and fireworks on the so-called Bonfire Night or Conspiracy Night.

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Celebrities (Famous Artists, Singers, Actors, Sportmen, etc)

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Celebrities (Famous Artists, Singers, Actors, Sportmen, etc)

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Harry Edward Styles is a British singer, songwriter and actor. He began his career as a singer in 2010 as a member of the boy band One Direction, with which he participated in the program The X Factor.

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During the winter, England's climate has large drops in temperature. It is wet, with strong winds, dense fog, little snow and rain about once every three days.

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Have tea as it is one of the traditions of England.
It is one of the oldest customs in England.

In the beginning, it was a custom of the upper class. But today it is a gathering for family and friends. Between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.

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Tertiary sector:
- Tourism: England was the tenth most visited country in 2018, with high tourism receipts

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Secondary sector:
- Industry: World producer of vehicles, steel and beer.
- Energy: World producer of oil, natural gas, coal etc...
- Mining: Very small mineral production

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England's summer weather is cool, with no snowfall and occasional rainfall. Many visitors say that these are the best months to visit England, as it's safer not to encounter any weather complications.

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Guy Fawkes night are exclusive England traditions
The thing is that this is one of the most beautiful traditions in England. Because, every November 5, the UK sky is filled with gunpowder and fireworks.

it is filled with bonfires and fireworks on the so-called Bonfire Night or Conspiracy Night.

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Primary sector:
- Agriculture: production of wheat, sugar, barley etc....
- Livestock: World producer of beef, chicken, etc...

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celebrities (famous artists, singers, actors, sportmen, etc)

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celebrities (famous artists, singers, actors, sportmen, etc)

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Harry Edward Styles is a British Singer, songwriter and actor. He began his career as a singer in 2010 as a member of the boy band One Direction, with which he participated in the program The X Factor.

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Mari Lwyd, Mid-winterWith the skull of a horse, baubles for eyes, and a mane of colourful decorations, you won't forget the first time you see Mari Lwyd. On the darkest of winter evenings, often between Christmas Day and Twelfth Night, Mari and her troupe travel through Welsh villages, creating plenty of mischief as they go. At each house they stop to request entry through a series of verses, or 'pwnco', and those inside reply with their own verses, giving an excuse for why Mari cannot enter. And so begins a battle of playful rhymes. If a homeowner relents and Mari and her group are permitted entry, they're given food and drink and the household is said to be rewarded with good luck for the year.

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Mari Lwyd, Mid-winterWith the skull of a horse, baubles for eyes, and a mane of colourful decorations, you won't forget the first time you see Mari Lwyd. On the darkest of winter evenings, often between Christmas Day and Twelfth Night, Mari and her troupe travel through Welsh villages, creating plenty of mischief as they go. At each house they stop to request entry through a series of verses, or 'pwnco', and those inside reply with their own verses, giving an excuse for why Mari cannot enter. And so begins a battle of playful rhymes. If a homeowner relents and Mari and her group are permitted entry, they're given food and drink and the household is said to be rewarded with good luck for the year.

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Nos Calan Gaeaf, 31 OctoberNos Calan Gaeaf comes from the Welsh for ‘Winter’s Eve’ and it marks the end of harvest and the start of winter. On this night villagers would dance around a bonfire before placing stones with their name written on them into the flames. As the fire began to die they would all run home to safety believing that if they lingered their souls would be taken by the fearsome tailless black sow, Hwch Ddu Gwta, who roams the countryside with Y Ladi Wen, or the White Lady. The following morning however, the villagers would return to the bonfire to inspect their stones. If theirs had been burned clean this was said to be good luck, however if their a stone was missing it was seen as an omen of their impending death.

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Nos Calan Gaeaf, 31 OctoberNos Calan Gaeaf comes from the Welsh for ‘Winter’s Eve’ and it marks the end of harvest and the start of winter. On this night villagers would dance around a bonfire before placing stones with their name written on them into the flames. As the fire began to die they would all run home to safety believing that if they lingered their souls would be taken by the fearsome tailless black sow, Hwch Ddu Gwta, who roams the countryside with Y Ladi Wen, or the White Lady. The following morning however, the villagers would return to the bonfire to inspect their stones. If theirs had been burned clean this was said to be good luck, however if their a stone was missing it was seen as an omen of their impending death.

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Have tea as it is one of the traditions of England.
It is one of the oldest customs in England.

In the beginning, it was a custom of the upper class. But today it is a gathering for family and friends. Between 3:00 and 5:00 p.m.

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Economy England

The UK economy is the sixth largest in the world. It is a predominantly service-based economy, with a strong and diversified industry, leading the way in the aerospace, energy and transport sectors.

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The Red Dragon The earliest mention of the Red Dragon is in ‘The Mabinogion’: when a red dragon fought an invading white dragon, his cries were said to cause women to miscarry and plants to die! The symbol was used by the Romans at the time of Emperor Trajan. The Tudors adopted the Red Dragon as their symbol and the Welsh born King Henry VII took to the battle of Bosworth Field under the Red Dragon standard. The Red Dragon is the symbol of Wales which appears on the national flag.

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The Red Dragon The earliest mention of the Red Dragon is in ‘The Mabinogion’: when a red dragon fought an invading white dragon, his cries were said to cause women to miscarry and plants to die! The symbol was used by the Romans at the time of Emperor Trajan. The Tudors adopted the Red Dragon as their symbol and the Welsh born King Henry VII took to the battle of Bosworth Field under the Red Dragon standard. The Red Dragon is the symbol of Wales which appears on the national flag.

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The Leek  has been associated with Wales for many years. It was mentioned in the sixth century by the poet Taliesin and in the thirteen century Red Book of Hergest which contains the tales of The Mabinogion. According to legend, St David advised the Britons to wear leeks on their helmets when they fought the Saxons so that they could distinguish friend from foe. This story has versions involving different battles over history and it is also said that the green and white colours of the Tudors originally come from the leek. The leek is worn on St David’s Day and in some Welsh regiments it is traditional that soldiers eat a raw leek on this day. I prefer mine cooked! This year the Queen will present leeks to members of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh as part of the St David’s Day celebrations.In Wales, we celebrate St David’s Day proudly and you can see many examples of these Welsh emblems on display then. If you would like to visit West Wales to take part in the celebrations one year you might like to browse our collection of holiday cottages

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The Leek  has been associated with Wales for many years. It was mentioned in the sixth century by the poet Taliesin and in the thirteen century Red Book of Hergest which contains the tales of The Mabinogion. According to legend, St David advised the Britons to wear leeks on their helmets when they fought the Saxons so that they could distinguish friend from foe. This story has versions involving different battles over history and it is also said that the green and white colours of the Tudors originally come from the leek. The leek is worn on St David’s Day and in some Welsh regiments it is traditional that soldiers eat a raw leek on this day. I prefer mine cooked! This year the Queen will present leeks to members of the 3rd Battalion The Royal Welsh as part of the St David’s Day celebrations.In Wales, we celebrate St David’s Day proudly and you can see many examples of these Welsh emblems on display then. If you would like to visit West Wales to take part in the celebrations one year you might like to browse our collection of holiday cottages

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The DaffodilThis is another popular emblem of Wales, especially on March 1st, St David’s Day, and the Welsh name is Cenhinen Pedr or Peter’s Leek. Its association with Wales started in the 19th century, but became most famously associated with Wales in the early 20th century when the Welsh Prime Minister Minster David Lloyd George wore one on St David’s Day and at ceremonies to mark the investiture of the then Prince of Wales.

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The DaffodilThis is another popular emblem of Wales, especially on March 1st, St David’s Day, and the Welsh name is Cenhinen Pedr or Peter’s Leek. Its association with Wales started in the 19th century, but became most famously associated with Wales in the early 20th century when the Welsh Prime Minister Minster David Lloyd George wore one on St David’s Day and at ceremonies to mark the investiture of the then Prince of Wales.

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Cantre’r Gwaelod

The legend of Cantre'r Gwaelod is the tale of the sunken kingdom that supposedly lay where Cardigan Bay is now in the west of Wales. Gwyddno Garanhir was the ruler of the land, and although he loved Cantre’r Gwaelod dearly, the sad story tells of how he loses it in a terrible flood. Legend has it that if on a stormy night you stand at Cardigan Bay, you can still hear the flood bells ringing.

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Scotland's climate is quite moderate and highly variable, although sometimes we can have very hot or very cold weather. A phrase used in Scotland about this is "there is no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothes".

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Bangor

Bangor is a small yet lively community in Gwynedd to the northwest of Wales best known as a cathedral city and the oldest city in the country. Like St Davids and St Asaph, this city’s main attraction is also its beautiful cathedral. Bangor Cathedral was established during the 6th century, dedicated to its founder, Saint Deiniol. Bangor is a very popular student city too. There are an estimated 10,000 students, compared to an estimated 8,000 residents. Visitors can reach Snowdonia National Park from Bangor in just over 30 minutes by car, an area regulary voted as one of the most scenic places in the world.

Spend a week in Wales and visit these cultural cities. Our Wales in a Week package can take you to these wonderful destinations. You can view our sample itinerary here, or we can custom build this package to suit your wishes and budget. Do not hesitate to contact us directly to speak with one of our travel experts. Best of Scotland Holidays arrange custom built holiday packages in Scotland, England, Ireland and Wales.

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Although Christianity arrived in Wales sometime in the Roman occupation, it was initially suppressed.

The first Christian martyrs in Wales,
Who names were Julius and Aaron, were killed around AD 304.

Its an important point to add that the earliest Christian object found in Wales is a vessel with a Chi-Rho symbol found at Caerwent.

Christianity became the official religion of the Roman Empire in the 4th century. After the Roman legions withdrew in the 5th century Anglo-Saxon invaders gradually conquered eastern and southern Britain but were unable to make inroads into Wales, cutting off Wales from the Celts in Scotland, Cornwall and Cumbria.

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Swansea

The city of Swansea is located on the south coast of Wales and is the second largest of the six cities. Swansea Bay is this area’s most attractive feature. Not only is Swansea Bay the city beach, it’s also the name given to the wider destination too – Swansea, Mumbles and Gower. Swansea was the birthplace and home of one of the country’s most popular poets, Dylan Thomas, so the city pays huge respect to him. The Dylan Thomas Centre is an exhibition of the life and work of the Dylan Thomas, offering tours and guides to learn all about the literary giant.

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You all know the kilt, the typical Scottish skirt that is considered the national costume of Scotland. The bagpipes are also one of the symbols of this country. However, there are many Scottish customs that most tourists are unaware of, these are three examples.

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St Asaph

Falling just behind St David’s in terms of size and population, St Asaph is the second-smallest city in both Wales and Britain. St Asaph is surrounded by countryside and is close to a number of busy coastal towns including Rhyl, Llandudno and Abergele. St Asaph Cathedral is the city’s most popular landmark. Dating back to the 13th century, the cathedral is the smallest ancient cathedral in Britain. Here is where you can find the William Morgan Bible, the first version of the whole bible that was translated into Welsh. The city usually plays host to the North Wales International Music Festival which attracts musicians from all over Wales and beyond. This year the festival took place virtually

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St David’s

With a population of only 1,840, St David’s is not only the smallest city in Wales, it’s the smallest city in Britain. St David’s was only awarded city status in 1995, however the city’s roots date back to the 5th century when St David himself lived there. Although a small city, St Davids has plenty to offer tourists. St David’s Cathedral is one of the country’s most iconic religious sites where you can learn about both the city of St Davids and the patron saint himself. Tourists can also visit some offshore islands from St Davids, including Ramsey, Grassholm, Skomer and Skokholm.

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Newport

Newport is located to the north of Cardiff in the southeast of Wales, a city that was once the largest coal-exporting port in the country. Nowadays, Newport is a thriving university town with a great multicultural vibe and a fascinating history. Friars Walk is the city’s main shopping centre and leisure complex with high-street shops, restaurants, a cinema and a bowling alley. Newport Transporter Bridge is arguably the best-known landmark in the city. This is only one of six working transporter bridges in the world. Tourists can sail under it on a gondola or, if brave enough, climb up its towers and walk across the gangway.

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Cardiff

As the capital of Wales, Cardiff to the south of the country is the most popular city for tourists and the largest of the six cities with a population of 362,750. Cardiff is a fantastic multicultural city with so much to see and do which makes it such an appealing destination for tourists. The city has even been voted as Europe’s third best capital city to live in. The Museum of Cardiff is the ideal place to learn about the entire history of the city. Situated in the very heart of the city is Cardiff Castle, another historical gem that documents 2,000 years of the city’s history. Cardiff Bay is where you’ll find many of the city’s bustling bars and restaurants. The bay is Europe’s largest waterfront development and is now a modern and lively social hub.

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Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year. As the bells strike midnight, partygoers join hands and give a rendition of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. The Scottish festivities are often followed by further celebration on the morning of New Year’s Day (January 1st) and in some cases, the 2nd as well.

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St Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s national day which celebrates Scotland’s patron saint, St Andrew. St Andrew’s philosophy was simple: share what you have with those less fortunate and be kind to each other. The day is usually marked with a celebration of Scottish culture; including ceilidh dancing, food and music, and both the British Prime Minister and Scotland’s First Minister give St Andrew’s Day messages.

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To celebrate the life of Robert Burns, a Scottish poet and lyricist, Burns Suppers are held on the 25th of January all over the world. The evening is filled with Burns’ poetry, a traditional meal of haggis, neeps and tatties, and of course, whisky! Guests often wear full kilt dress and the evening is finished with a recital of ‘Auld Lang Syne’.

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Highland games combine sport, fun and culture in a uniquely Scottish style and take place every weekend from May to September all over Scotland. Heavy contests see the competitors put their muscles to the test, while field events such as the hill race and cycling competition test speed and stamina. Highland dancers also show off their fancy footwork at the Highland games with dances such as the sword dance and the famous Highland Fling. The Cowal Highland Gathering is an event world renowned for its Highland dancing with performers from all over the world travelling to Dunoon to compete.

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The word ‘ceilidh’ descends from the Gaelic word for ‘gathering’ or ‘party’. Originally ceilidhs were simply local gatherings which developed into a form of literary entertainment with storytelling, recitations and songs. Instrumental music and dancing were added later and the ceilidh as we now know it was born. The beauty of a ceilidh is everyone can take part; young or old, beginners to experienced dancers, and even those with two left feet! The caller will run through the steps before the dance starts so you have time for a quick practise.