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RE: cheapest train fares from London to Inverness in June?

by battybilly 30 May 2012

Caledonian Sleeper - stations en-route.... London Euston Watford Junction Crewe Preston Arrive next morning at: Carlisle. Onw…
Re: My plan for Scotland - your opinion

by nab82ba 18 May 2012

I think your itinerary is pretty good, Edinburgh is a fantastic city to visit. Dont miss the Museum of Scotland and the Writers Museum,…
RE: Your first business trip...fond memories.

by kingcnut 19 April 2012

1st ever was to St Andrews for the golf. Union per diems up front in cash. A seedy time was had by all. Most memorable was a 10 day jaunt…
RE: Two days driving in Scotland - advise please

by serishana777 04 April 2012

I've never been to Dunottar Castle, so can't comment, but it's a bit of a boring drive from Edinburgh to Stonehaven. Stonehaven to Inverness…
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: 2 weeks ireland and scotland; how to get around

by saoifre1 03 April 2012

I think a couple of hours or so in St Andrews is enough, it's compact little place. The East Neuk could be done in that day too, if you're…
RE: 2 weeks ireland and scotland; how to get around

by saoifre1 29 March 2012

If you're in St Andrews I'd recommend visiting the fishing villages just down the coast from there in the East Neuk. They have a very…
RE: Living in the UK

by natashazoe 26 February 2012

Paddox, did you use to be stokey? Liz, define "relatively small." I adore where I live in St Werburghs, house prices here are around…
RE: 5 weeks in England & Scotland with family

by saoifre1 23 February 2012

For Scotland, Perthshire is a good idea, very beautiful scenery, great walking. On the way back to Edinburgh you could peel off to Fife…
RE: In Scotland for 8 days

by Copepod 08 February 2012

Here's a starting point for some commercial scotch whisky distilleries http://www.scotchwhisky.net/retail/europe/scotland/index.php …
RE: Best day trips by train from Edinburgh?

by uberteeb 06 February 2012

Stirling, St Andrews (or somewhere else nice on Fife coast) or Pitlochry are decent do able day trips, if you want to get further you're…
RE: Best day trips by train from Edinburgh?

by Giant_Scotsman 03 February 2012

You can get a train trip to Stirling, although it is quite similar to Edinburgh (old town, big castle etc.) but smaller. I would definite…
RE: Best day trips by train from Edinburgh?

by pedro555 01 February 2012

Being resident in Scotland I cannot comment or compare Scotline or other equivalent operatos, not having made use of their services.…
RE: What are good short trips to take while visiting London?

by Magdalen606 26 January 2012

Your plan sounds good - 4 days in London is a nice length of time to get a feel for the place, then 4 days is a nice length of time for…
RE: University Exchange: Glasgow, Manchester, or Warwick?

by Copepod 13 January 2012

Manchester University and Manchester city are roughly equal in many ways to Glasgow University and Glasgow city - as others have said,…
RE: University Exchange: Glasgow, Manchester, or Warwick?

by greencelery 13 January 2012

Agree with 1. Never studied at Warwick, but both Manchester and Glasgow are vibrant, social and are very good universities (much, much…
University Exchange: Glasgow, Manchester, or Warwick?

by zeums 13 January 2012

Hi everyone, I'm choosing a UK school to do my studies abroad next Fall (Sept-Dec). My first choice is St Andrews; I need to rank my…
RE: Scotland vs Denmark for American student semester abroad

by zeums 11 January 2012

Well, my home university is UCLA, which I suspect will be the school that really matters on my resume... I don't think anyone will think…
RE: Scotland vs Denmark for American student semester abroad

by zeums 06 January 2012

The Copenhagen program starts in August; the St Andrews program starts in September. So it's not really up to me since the accommodations…
RE: Scotland vs Denmark for American student semester abroad

by HimalayanUlrike 06 January 2012

First let me say, I have never been to Denmark in my life, but am German myself and have some Danish friends, so that's where my opinions…
RE: Scotland vs Denmark for American student semester abroad

by Copepod 06 January 2012

You've covered most points very wisely. I'd point out that the nearest airports to St Andrews (for budget or any flights) are (in rough…
Denmark vs Scotland - American student exchange

by zeums 06 January 2012

Hello all, (If you have read my previous posts, thanks for your help and for following along!) I'm a 20 year old university student…
Scotland vs Denmark for American student semester abroad

by zeums 06 January 2012

Let me preface this by saying, thanks everyone for your input so far in my seemingly never-ending quest to decide a study abroad location!…
RE: Camping trip to east Scotland - recommendations?

by gavsmith777 31 December 2011

+I'm thinking the weather and the midge situation are likely to be better in the east, am I right?+ Yes, basically. Windier, slightly…
RE: Camping trip to east Scotland - recommendations?

by fernweh87 29 December 2011

#2: First time I've ever seen anyone else mention Fife! It's a great area if you like moorland, a beautiful coastline, little fishing…