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RE: 4-5 days Scotland from London, worth it?

by Cecilia 17 May 2012

Thanks to all your help I had an amazing time in Scotland! Especially seeing so many puffins from up close was one of the travel highlights…
RE: 4-5 days Scotland from London, worth it?

by Cecilia 22 April 2012

With only 5 days I'm planning quite a lot ahead... they're taking more shape. As it looks now: Day 1 morning train London - Glasgo…
Re: 4-5 days Scotland from London, worth it?

by Jazzsinger 01 April 2012

Hello Yes, Scotland is The Loch District with so many lochs to choose, ample space and an abundance of wildlife. Consider Loch Earn…
RE: U of Glasgow and U of Edinburgh for college visit

by kathfire 21 February 2012

As noted by #1, much will depend on the subject he'll be studying. Both universities are good universities, though Edinburgh currently…
RE: Glasgow to Skye and back in a day. Ridiculous?

by HimalayanUlrike 03 February 2012

I think it would be doable, but too much hassle - you won't be able to enjoy the day because it's too much driving and you won't see much.…
Re: Best time for Scotlands Autumn colors & how to spend Halloween

by HimalayanUlrike 13 December 2011

{quote:wrote:}Hope you like Highland cattle as well as sheep, because these lovely friendly, shaggy beasts with long horns are found all…
RE: Scotland Day Hikes? Scenic drives?

by pedro555 02 November 2011

Further to my last you can easily connect the Trossachs with Aviemore by a scenic drive:- Trossachs - Callander - Killin - Loch Tay …
RE: Help me remember this place ... outside of Callander

by pedro555 18 September 2011

There is a grave yard near a brook in where Rob Roy is buried in Balquhider. This is about half an hour from Callander. (Towards Killin/Cr…
Help me remember this place ... outside of Callander

by Phoebemoonpie 17 September 2011

Many years ago, I was visiting Callander and we took a drive out of town ... up a windy mountain road, maybe for about an hour or a little…
Re: First-time visitor to Scotland in search of scenery

by kathfire 04 July 2011

You could do a trip to Stirling (0.5 - 1 day depending on your interests) and then take a bus to Callander and spend the night there.…
Re: Coming to Scotland, need some advice

by Jazzsinger 26 May 2011

The central region around Loch Earn is a fantastic base as you can travel North, South ,Eas,t and West to see so many places within easy…
RE: Scotland--- a week

by kathfire 27 March 2011

A day is enough for Stirling to see the sites, there is some beautifull scenery around, but it's only conveniently accessible by car.…
RE: 2 nights in Scotland hill walking

by battybilly 21 March 2011

Inverness isn't totally out the way for a two day trip if you arrive in Aberdeen. It's only 2 hours on the train and a one way fare is…
RE: Tackling Scotland in 7 Days

by christopherneill 11 March 2011

Do the Wallace Monument on the way north, the building is interesting, as a sort of Vicrorian theme park with a statue of Mel Gibson in…
RE: Scotland in October Itinerary Plan

by kathfire 18 January 2011

Are you planning on making trips using Stirling as a base? If not, 3 days in Stirling (assuming half a day travel at the beginning and…
Re: Looking for Scottish hostel recommendations for outdoor retreat

by Jazzsinger 06 November 2010

Hello Try the Lochearnhead Scout Station. http://www.lochearnheadscoutstation.org.uk/ It was bought by the Hertfordshire scouts many…
Recommended B&Bs in Scotland

by sowi76 01 September 2010

Just returned from a 2 weeks holiday in Scotland. Amazing landscapes, nice people, lots to see... Here are the B&Bs we stayed and can…
RE: Too much in 18 days: Skye+Highlands, Orkney, Shetland

by Adamastorx 10 May 2010

Thanks. Great links. I also got the LP Walking in Scotland and it's great. I'll arrive the 11th June at noon at Edinburgh. My idea is…
RE: Family half term week in highlands

by Euro_traveller 01 May 2010

Just about anywhere in the Highlands has stunning scenery and endless hiking possibilities. What you can actually do depends very much…
RE: 6 days Scotland Itenary and Bed & Breakfast

by pedro555 05 April 2010

FW to Callander - 1 hour - no way. What about your view stops in Glencoe and Rannoch Moor?
6 days Scotland Itenary and Bed & Breakfast

by hihowruin 05 April 2010

Hello everyone, Would appreciate any advice on the Itenary and Good Budget/Cheap “Bed & Breakfast Please advise on the Itenary below:…
RE: weather, temperature and more :D

by amber1986 17 September 2009

Thanks! And about rain: is there many showers or it rains slowly? Because here if you're on street when it rains you are all wet, and…
RE: Inverness

by jack_campin 09 September 2009

Inverness is a dump as well, but it is a transport hub for getting more attractive places. I'd second Ullapool and Urquhart Castle (not…
Re: Great driving routes in the Highlands

by alidoll 20 May 2009

I would definately have 3 nights on Skye. Arriving sometime on day 1 from wherever you're coming from, day 2, do a half loop of Skye,…
Re: Driving around Scotland

by NSCGardner 20 May 2009

Really thoughtful reply above by Scaryant to the OP. I'd just add in a slight variant that just gives a bigger slice of the Highlands.…