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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: My plan for Scotland - your opinion

by pedro555 28 May 2012

There's Glen Coe and there's Glencoe village.The scenic part of the Glen is about 3 miles from the village. There is no accommodation…
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: 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…
Travel buddy in scotland

by sazzleblonde1985 21 May 2012

Hey, I'm looking to do a 2 week road trip in June around Scotland in my car. Looking for a couple of peeps to fill the seats and to share…
Family Trip to Scotland - ideas/suggestions on this itinerary?

by tygertygertyger 18 May 2012

Hi! I am travelling to Scotland in mid-July with my mom (late 50s), my brother (late 30s), his son (4 yrs). We've been doing a lot of…
RE: My plan for Scotland - your opinion

by weeg 17 May 2012

I'd skip Loch Ness, also instead of going Skye/ Eilean donan (which is beautiful, but won't take long to see) straight to Edinburgh, conside…
RE: Scotland Driving 3-4 Days

by Brewergray 14 April 2012

Hi ariel1996 I am an Aussie who lived and worked in Inverness for 2 years. In my opinion, I'd suggest you leave the Outer Hebrides for…
Scotland trip

by Caballero 12 April 2012

Hello again, I asked about going to a game of soccer last week and got some good advice, so I thought I'd run my so far planned trip by…
RE: Scotland Driving 3-4 Days

by Herbie47 11 April 2012

I like Glen Coe area in the Highlands but there are many good places, have alook online at some guides. Skye has several good places to,…
RE: Scotland Driving 3-4 Days

by Herbie47 11 April 2012

Yes that would be best although flying canbe cheaper and quicker than the train. Driving in Scotland canbe slow going so 4 days is not…
Scottish highlands in winter on public transport, itinerary review

by parker1000 07 April 2012

I'm planning a trip to the Scottish highlands (possibly sandwiched between NY and Russia) in January. I don't drive so will be using trains,…
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: 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: 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: 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…
Help on 2 weeks itinerary

by lilacpea 13 February 2012

Hi I'm having difficulty planning my 2 weeks itinerary in Scotland. It will be at the end of February and beginning of March, I won't…
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: Suggestions for day trips or overnight from Glasgow

by weeg 25 August 2011

[traveline|http://www.travelinescotland.com/welcome.do] is really useful - they have smartphone apps too, if that's any use to you. There…
RE: First Trip to Scotland

by tungurahua 17 August 2011

If you drive around Scotland the chances of seeing Loch Ness are pretty high anyway - it nearly bisects the country in two! I would…
Re: Walking in Scotland...Ben Nevis and around

by scoodly 16 August 2011

Hello Agree with Herbie, Glen Coe has much better walking opportunities than Loch Ness but if you are around that general area consider…
RE: Walking in Scotland...Ben Nevis and around

by Herbie47 16 August 2011

Skip Loch Ness it is boring. For walks around Fort William, I would look at the Glencoe area, great scenery and walks. here is a guide:…
Suggestions for day trips or overnight from Glasgow

by oceania26 14 August 2011

I'm looking for suggestions on a couple of _day trips from Glasgow_ and perhaps _one overnight trip_ *beside Stirling and Edinburgh.*…
RE: Another

by kl123 25 July 2011

I would rather sleep in Glen Coe (or near) instead of Fort William and do some hill walking or hing near three sisters, beautiful mountains…