There are plenty of places in Scotland that are remote and yet accessible by train! I'd recommend either the sleeper to Fort William and...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Where can I go in Scotland without a car? in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
6 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Touring Distilleries over 2 weeks in Scotland in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
sorry, another PS - ferries are rarely cancelled from Islay but do sometimes change ports in bad weather, my folks live there and anything...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Touring Distilleries over 2 weeks in Scotland in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
PS if you decide to do that, leave your car at Kennacraig and collect it on the way back. There is no public transport from the 6pm ferry...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Touring Distilleries over 2 weeks in Scotland in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Islay is a fantastic place to visit but yes, you will have a limited choice of off-season accommodation. You should be able to access the...
8 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Finding a job in Edinburgh in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Scottish school holidays start in late June and last until mid-August, by which time the Edinburgh Festival is in full flow - I'd try to...
9 months ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Need some ideas for upcoming scotland trip. in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
Remember that July is peak time for both ferries and accommodation on Islay - worth booking these soon. On the Sunday there are nice places...
about 1 year ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called camping stoves? in the Activities & Gear Branch
Thanks folks, I went with the Whisperlite. Tried it out in the backyard and it seems to work well - I'm off camping next week so I'll get...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Ferry reservations in the Europe - UK & Ireland Branch
twjthornton - I would definitely book the Ardrossan-Brodick Arran ferry as this gets very busy indeed in the school holidays, you don't...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called availability of camping gas brands in Italy in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Doh - I mean puncture-type gas, not screw-in.
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called camping stoves? in the Activities & Gear Branch
I camp a lot in Scotland and have tried various types of camping stoves over the years... I have ended up back with the good old-fashioned...
almost 2 years ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called MSR Whisperlite International Problem in the Activities & Gear Branch
I'm intrigued by this thread - I've been thinking about getting a new stove and hadn't thought about a refillable one. How long does the...
almost 2 years ago -
posted a new Thorn Tree thread called availability of camping gas brands in Italy in the Europe - Western Europe Branch
Hi ...
almost 2 years ago







