The historic town of Brecon lies at the heart of this National Park which, though less spectacular than Snowdonia, has stunning country and views. Offa’s Dyke and the Taff Trail are popular walking routes and there is also pony trekking and other activites. The market town of Llandovery, and spa town of Llanwrytd Wells, are both good bases for exploring this Welsh speaking part of the country where there are a number of medieval castles and Celtic hill forts. Abergavenny with its canal, sits between the Brecon Beacons and Black Mountains.
Llandovery & Llanwrtyd Wells
Brecon
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Abergavenny & Black Mountains
Llandrindod Wells & Surrounds
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2009 marks the 250th anniversary of Scottish poet Robert Burns' birth. Burns was a poet and a lyricist and is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland.
The Burns Supper was started a few years after his death by a group of his friends; they held the supper to honour and remember Burns. The tradition caught on and the ritual of Burns Supper is now held all around the world.
His life and work will be celebrated throughout the year at many Burns-related events.
