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RE: My plan for Scotland - your opinion

by olape 27 May 2012

Dear all, I have one more question: where would it be better to stay - Glen Coe or Fort William? It will be a stop on our way from Edinburg…
Re: Where in Scotland without a car

by Brewergray 24 May 2012

Another hiking/public transport idea worth considering is the Knoydart Peninsula and one of the islands accessed from Mallaig. My wife…
RE: Where in Scotland without a car

by marcboyeruk 23 May 2012

Have you considered the West Highland Way? http://www.west-highland-way.co.uk/home.asp It takes around 5 days to do. The start point…
RE: My plan for Scotland - your opinion

by Isotala 21 May 2012

Edinburgh is an amazing city but can get a bit crazy over August. Personally I love it, the streets are heaving, there's entertainment…
RE: What's Top of The Scotland Scenery Charts as 'Not to be Missed'?

by Copepod 20 May 2012

Road to the Isles, Fort William to Mallaig, is very scenic. http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/ Can get Calmac ferry from Mallaig to…
RE: london to scotland by car

by Fwoggie 19 May 2012

No, West coast is my preference but others will say East Coast - it's 6 of one, half a dozen of the other, don't dwell on it too much.…
Highlands in Late June

by Jammah 18 May 2012

I'm hiking the West Highland Way and will finish (hopefully) on a Saturday at the end of June. I fly out of Glasgow on Thursday. What's…
Re: My plan for Scotland - your opinion

by olape 17 May 2012

Thank you for all responses! Well, Eilean Donan and Skye are a must for me, but my co-traveller insist on as little moving on as possible.…
Re: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by frenchgirlinlondon 16 May 2012

Hi, Thank you both for your replies. I guess I will not take taxis then -I will be travelling on my own. I'll keep the pub tip in mind…
RE: Summer in Scotland

by JohnTannahill 10 May 2012

I think the Hogwarts Express was filmed on the Glenfinnan Viaduct between Fort William and Mallaig. You can actually get a steam train…
Re: Side trip to Skye

by alanR 26 April 2012

Well it would take about a week to do anything resembling justice to these. Assuming you are coming from London I'd either take the Caledoni…
RE: Two days driving in Scotland - advise please

by Redbullet13 26 April 2012

One more thing if you stop in past Fort William you should go see the Glenfinnan Viaduct. It's the railway bridge from the Harry Potter…
RE: 4-5 days Scotland from London, worth it?

by iviehoff 14 April 2012

>Is it doable to drive (day 3) to the Isle of Skye and spend one night there? If you are a masochist. Doable, but only if you like spendi…
RE: West Highland Line sights by road?

by pedro555 09 April 2012

Correct and probably better if 4 people. You could always do a day trip out to Corrour by train from Fort William if you really want…
RE: 4 nights in Scotland

by pmill54 08 April 2012

Thanks Kathfire! I'm not sure we would have gone as far north as Ullapool without your suggestion - and we are excited about that now…
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…
9 day Scotland Itinerary

by ljp555 02 April 2012

Hello all! My family is planning a 9 day trip to Scotland this summer, and I would appreciate any suggestions on our proposed itinerary.…
RE: 4-5 days Scotland from London, worth it?

by iviehoff 30 March 2012

>What would be a good place to base myself? Glasgow, Edinburgh, or a small town? My main reason for wanting to go there is nature. A…
RE: public transport

by stilldontknow 27 March 2012

Bit limited by public transport but perfectly doable. There are regular bus or train services to places like Oban, Tobermory, Fort William,…
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…
RE: Second trip to Scotland and I need advice

by uulwalker 21 March 2012

Based on avoiding the sites you already hit, I recommend a trip to the Isle of Skye. You'll drive through Glencoe -which you've already…
RE: Hiking Scotland

by uulwalker 21 March 2012

Anywhere you decide to walk in Scotland will be beautiful, but if you want a set path, I'd recommend either the West Highland Way (http://ww…
Re: Hiking Scotland

by rodway 20 March 2012

The Ben Nevis & Glencoe by Turnbull guide published by the very reliable Cicerone Press is an excellent supplement to the OS Explorer…
Re: Hiking Scotland

by hydraJunior 18 March 2012

hi there, I recommend you do the Great Glen Way http://www.greatglenway.com/The_route.htm. I have done this route twice, on a bicycle…