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RE: That perfect Scottish hotel? Does it exist?

by thematis 23 April 2012

Thanks to both of you for your suggestions. We have now booked a long weekend at Friars Carse Hotel in Dumfries & Galloway which looks…
RE: UK in 9 days - Ideas, comments, criticisms please!

by Copepod 29 January 2012

Route is doable, but will be very tiring. At least longer daylight hours in May means you will see some scenery when travelling in evenings.…
RE: Help planning scotland trip

by scoodly 25 June 2011

Hi More detail might help with recommendations: how are you travelling? Is 2 days inclusive of travel time? What are your interests?…
RE: Nationwide flex account - stops in November!?!?

by Euro_traveller 17 October 2010

+The Cumberland Building Society apparently.+ According to [http://www.cumberland.co.uk/current-accounts], you need to live in an area…
Re: Dumfries and Galloway area

by daydreeemz 03 September 2010

hi all i am going to carsphairn dum n gall in jan next year and was wondering if anyone has any ideas for days out, i have checked for…
Re: Dumfries and Galloway area

by whittierj 16 July 2010

Thanks for the great suggestions!
RE: Dumfries and Galloway area

by iviehoff 17 June 2010

>Merrick from Glen Trool One of my favourite ever walks, though I got the weather for it. The ridge between Benyallery and Merrick summit…
RE: Dumfries and Galloway area

by kathfire 17 June 2010

If you have the time/interest, the border abbeys are very much worth a visit and connected by a long distance walk, which is far too…
RE: Dumfries and Galloway area

by battybilly 17 June 2010

The A75 (main route between Stranraer and SW Scotland - pretty much right to the border with Scotland/England) is just incredibly beautiful.…
RE: Dumfries and Galloway area

by scoodly 16 June 2010

Galloway Forest Park has some good walking options including Merrick from Glen Trool (park by the cafe which has some info about the forest)…
Dumfries and Galloway area

by whittierj 16 June 2010

we are only going to have about 2 days in southern Scotland. We are taking the ferry from Belfast to Stranraer. We plan to rent a car…
RE: 4 days. Be imaginative.

by Fwoggie 12 January 2010

http://www.iknow-scotland.co.uk/tourist_information/all_scotland/all_scotland/scotland_tourism.htm Dumfries & Galloway and Ayrshire Touri…
RE: Scotland, organising a solo trip

by ritzpahdeath 01 July 2008

If you are down the east coast way, the Angus glens are really nice for walking/ picturesque-ness. There are a few small towns in the…
Villages for accommo near Knockbrex Castle (Dumf & Gall)?

by CASWIFT 02 September 2007

Just back from the Borgue Hotel in Borgue, Dumfries and Galloway.

Village pub with 3 lovely en-suite rooms.
Shirley, Vince and…
Photography Trip To Scotland

by CASWIFT 02 September 2007

You may want to look at Dumfries and Galloway.

I can highly recommend the Borgue Hotel in Borgue. Village pub with 3 lovely en-suite…
Villages for accommo near Knockbrex Castle (Dumf & Gall)?

by CASWIFT 04 August 2007

We are attending a wedding at Knockbrex Castle near Borgue in Dumfries & Galloway.

Does anyone know the nearest village/towns for…
Southland mini drive

by sanduni 17 May 2007

Dunedin airport is a nice and small place so picking up and returning a hired cars are that much of a problem. We used Avis and it…
Favourite Place in Scotland

by NOTB 15 February 2007

I like just about anywhere in Scotland, if its not blowing a gale and raining, which if you live here you must have experienced.
The…
Suggested Destinations for 10 day Drive

by aussiepoida 08 December 2004

Great tips #7

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Manchester's pretty cool as well
- Manchester does interest me a…
Suggested Destinations for 10 day Drive

by Sam Kelly 07 December 2004

Manchester's pretty cool as well (I'm at uni here so perhaps I'm biased). Good nightlife and some lovely architecture - both old and new,…