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RE: Two week itinerary help

by pedro555 30 May 2012

Agree with Alan ref car hire and Stirling. Can also go that way even if going via Loch Lomond. 1. Not long. See it as you drive past…
Re: Two week itinerary help

by alanR 29 May 2012

I hope you aren't considering hiring the car until you are ready to leave Edinburgh as 4 days of hire and parking fees will make everything…
Re: Sept 29-Oct 14 in Scotland

by kargo 29 May 2012

Thanks for the replies, guys, keep them coming. We've finally got our route down. Edinburgh to Islay, via Glasgow, up the side of Loch…
Two week itinerary help

by oxisis 29 May 2012

Hi all, We're planning to visit Scotland for the first time in early July. We tend to try to pack as much in -- we'll have a car for…
RE: london to scotland by car

by battybilly 30 April 2012

Hi.... *lunia. Welcome to Thorn Tree. I hope you have a very happy and long stay here - with us all. Nottingham? It's got a bit of interes…
RE: Driving from Glasgow to Inverness

by NMMackenzie 25 April 2012

The A9 is much the better driving road. You get into more varied scenery, sooner, on the A82 though. You are also probably better on the…
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: 9 day Scotland Itinerary

by ljp555 05 April 2012

OK, so it would be at least a 6 hour detour--that does sound like a lot. Also driving through Loch Lomond would be nice. Thanks for the…
RE: 9 day Scotland Itinerary

by pedro555 04 April 2012

Reasin I suggested cutting out Stirling is that it makes day 1 long or day 2 long if you don't stay there. I reckon you need 4 hours…
Two days driving in Scotland - advise please

by mripol 04 April 2012

Hello, We'll be in Edinburgh at the end of April for one week – my husband and I with our 12 year old daughter. My husband will be attend…
RE: 4-5 days Scotland from London, worth it?

by iviehoff 02 April 2012

2h30 nonstop is realistic given the nature of the roads. Via Inverary and Oban is shorter but takes a little longer, via Crianlarich…
RE: 4-5 days Scotland from London, worth it?

by Cecilia 01 April 2012

@Jazzsinger, thank you very much for the detailed info! That old railway trail sounds good, and I might stay at/near Loch Earn for one…
Re: Edinburgh to Highlands

by Joshuacook 26 March 2012

Hello, I would recommend that after Edinburgh you go to Dunkeld and depending on your budget stay a night in Dunkeld House Hotel, then…
RE: Edinburgh to Skye

by uulwalker 21 March 2012

"Scotland 'looks' small, but everyone on the forum says the small, windy roads makes everything more time consuming." The windy roads…
RE: Edinburgh to Highlands

by uulwalker 21 March 2012

Based on your intention to see your husband's roots and your later response that they mostly originate in Argyll, I don't see any reason…
Second trip to Scotland and I need advice

by DebraKay86 14 March 2012

Hi all, Me and my boyfriend are returning to Scotland after 7yrs. We fell in love with the land and our first tour was rushed so everythi…
RE: Edinburgh to Highlands

by vancampbell 12 March 2012

Thanks for the suggestions!! We want to see as much countryside as possible, so I really appreciate your help. My husband's roots as…
Re: Edinburgh to Highlands

by PJ87 11 March 2012

Hi Vancampbell, Obviously it depends on your personal interests what as to what you'd like to stop and see but I think what you've sugges…
Edinburgh to Highlands

by vancampbell 10 March 2012

We are planning a sort of heritage trip to see my husband's roots in Scotland. Our plan is to have a few days in Edinburgh, but then…
RE: Edinburgh to Skye

by Copepod 07 March 2012

Although you've ruled out the idea of ferry to Skye, the "Road to the Isles" A830 between Fort William and Mallaig is beautiful. Going…
8 days in Scotland in June

by olgaitay 26 February 2012

Me and my husband are coming to Scotland for 8 days in the beginning of June. Its our first time in Scotland . I need an advise for planning…
Re: MTB Scotland, England and wales.............

by chrobinson 21 February 2012

The bit of the West Highland Way at the north end of Loch Lomond is pretty rocky - there's some biggish boulders to clamber around and…
RE: U of Glasgow and U of Edinburgh for college visit

by greencelery 21 February 2012

Both are excellent universities, and both will give a world class education in general. Both are great cities and I don't think a quick…
RE: Three day car Highland Itinerary

by pedro555 16 January 2012

Stirling not Sterling. Monday . Stirling visit Castle and Wallace Monument - 4 hours. Then drive up A9 to Dalwhinnie and then west…
RE: Ideas for the Highlands - Easter 2012

by Copepod 14 January 2012

I'd recommend Oban over Fort William on the basis of the towns themselves - Oban harbour is lovely, usually full of seals & seabirds,…