Literature, Art and Architecture

A rich creative history awaits any visitor to Great Britain and Ireland, and whether your personal interest lies in Literature, Art or Architecture, you’ll find plenty to discover during a visit to any of the countries in the region. For more details on what to expect, visit the links below and remember that all of our tours are fully tailored to your needs. So if you wish, we can create an itinerary that will allow you to explore the artistic heritage of all the countries below, and can include other elements to give you a more complete cultural understanding of the regions you decide to visit.

IRELAND

Ireland has a long history of creating beautiful literature, art and architecture. The earliest recorded writing dates from the seventh century and the history of art began around 5000 years ago with Neolithic stone carving which can be seen at Newgrange.

SCOTLAND

Renowned Scottish novels include Treasure Island and Waverley, and more modern works such as The Wasp Factory and Trainspotting. The earliest Scottish art consists of highly decorated Neolithic stone balls, which can be found on the Orkney Islands.

WALES

The history of art in Wales really comes to life with Celtic metalworking and for those visiting Wales for architecture, castles are the focus. Wales has a dual literary tradition, with many writers choosing to write in the Welsh language.

ENGLAND

The English language spread with the British Empire and given it’s influence, England's literature was always going to have a major impact. The art and architecture of England has been similarly influential the world over…