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sweetheart.davis300@yahoo.com - My Favorite Place To Take Picture And Relax

A beautiful place to have fun with your family Read the full story

Rambuie - Unfurling the rope-bridge

The annual assembly of the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge is the achievement of a dedicated team, who choose the day for the task very carefully - calm maritime conditions, coupled with an absence of wind (- a rarity in these parts! - ) and the... Read the full story

jacqueline l - Window of Knowledge

We came across these books in the school room at Caslte Ward. They were so beautiful, fragile and colourful. They were just placed gently up against the window and yet looked better than any fancy bookcase. It was easy to travel through time in this... Read the full story

jacqueline l - Dressing up at Castle Ward

We had a ball dressing up in historic outfits that we found in a dressing-up box in Castle ward. Read the full story

jacqueline l - Bleak mid-winter at Castle Ward

We visited Castle Ward in November and were inspired to take this photograph just as the dull light was broken by a brief ray of sunshine and a rainbow. Read the full story

jacqueline l - View over The Giant's Causeway

On a hot sunny afternoon this was truely a view worth seeing. Unique, special and magical. Read the full story

jacqueline l - Let's go to the beach in the snow!

We travelled to Portstewart Strand during the winter and luckily for us it snowed on and off for most of the day. We decided to hit the beach and it was spectacular and wonderful. The shear force and power of the sea mixed with the beauty of the gentle... Read the full story

jacqueline l - "We can't go to the beach, it's snowing!"

We visited the North Coast in November 2008. It started to snow the day we arrived and when I suggested to my son, we go to the beach, he replied, "We can't go to the beach, it's snowing!" "Why not? Let's see." I said And we did and it was... Read the full story

nennie - engagement

My Boyfriend booked a weekend away to portrush and we went took a wrong turn and came across dnseverick castle it was so beautiful that my boyfriend proposed to me it was a huge shock the scenery was so beautiful and mesmerizing that i now will always... Read the full story

Helen - Courtyard at The Argory

Welcoming flowers in the courtyard. Read the full story

Helen - Pigsties at The Argory

The 'not so grand but essential ' story of life on an estate. Read the full story

Helen - At home at The Argory

The Argory from the rose garden. Read the full story

Helen - A Grand Entrance

The main door of The Argory. Read the full story

Helen - A quiet day at the Argory

When we walked around to the front door the drizzle had just stopped and the steam seemed to be rising of the river - it was quite magical. Read the full story

Minbeg - In Praise of Islandmagee.

Although only 8 miles long, Islandmagee may be at first glance somewhere to drive though once; but stay a while and be surprised. You will never be far from somewhere that will delight and educate you and hopefully whisk you back for more. Read the full story

Scottish Lass - helpful staff

when visiting with my blind partner, the staff very helpful indeed, allowing us to cross on our own, without anyone else hurrying us. they also carried our rucksacks.. well done!!! a credit to the Trust Read the full story

icregan - Greta in the Bluebells

This was a beautiful late spring day. Out for a family walk my daughter felt energised by the weather and beautiful surroundings. I particularly like the picture because of the contrast between the stillness of the scene and her action. Read the full story

cleansweep - Memories revisited

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Scottish Lass - helpful staff, a credit to National Trust

Thank you to 2 of your staff, (sorry I dont know their names), but they helped us enjoy the experience by allowing myself and my blind boyfriend to cross the bridge alone, and carried our rucksacks, so that we were totally hands free. you do the... Read the full story

Nonni - A Day On Rathlin Island

Rathlin Island is somewhere I have for a long time wanted to visit. Island living has always appealed to me, not least of all because of the wonderful opportunities it would present for watching the seals, seabirds and other wildlife. Read the full story

g.mcanerney - easter sunday afternoon

beautiful day at the the haire; gap sudden cloud on top of the mount time to head down Read the full story

justforfun - Magical

A really special place Read the full story

wellfedfellow - lucky

The weather last May was great. Read the full story

Nonni - A Very Special Day At Mount Stewart

A very enjoyable Ruby Wedding Anniversary Celebration at our favourite National Trust Property. Our family surprised us by arranging a special day out at Mount Stewart where we renewed our Marriage Vows, had a full party Lunch (with all the trimmings),.. Read the full story