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Re: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by murdo27 30 May 2012

I can understand why you'd think there would be Taxis on the Isle of Harris but _I live in Harris_ and as of May 2012 no Taxi businesses…
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: Family Trip to Scotland - ideas/suggestions on this itinerary?

by Brewergray 24 May 2012

Sounds a great trip! Having stayed in Stirling before, there's nothing wrong with doing that after seeing the castle and Wallace Monument…
RE: Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

by wigstan 21 May 2012

Of the ones on your list that I've actually done I'd agree with Table Mountain, Grand Canyon and King's Canyon. Ben Nevis is good if…
RE: Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

by wigstan 21 May 2012

Alice Springs! We walked in the McDonalds and nearly cooked it was so hot. Then having survived the heat we came down and had a very hearty…
RE: Me and my backpack's 100 favourite places

by wigstan 21 May 2012

My 10(11) are (in no particular order) Drakensberg Mountains in South Africa Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia Lauterbrunnen in Switzerland Kaik…
RE: Where in Scotland without a car

by searbear 21 May 2012

I would highly recommend [Macbackpackers Tours|http://macbackpackers.com] as a way to see the Highlands. You can do a 5 day tour that…
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: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by tony0001 19 May 2012

You're most welcome, rodway!
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 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: Highlands in Late June

by pedro555 18 May 2012

I suggest the Hebridees: Skye or Rum Canna etc from Mallaig or ,my preference , walk fast and get the 14.15 bus on the Saturday from…
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 rodway 17 May 2012

Thanks Tony001 for translating. I confirm I did mean there definitely are taxis on Harris and hence I gave contact numbers who should…
Re: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by frenchgirlinlondon 17 May 2012

Ha, you are right Tony.I misread Rodway's message. I had previously googled taxis in Skye, but they looked more like driver rentals…
RE: My plan for Scotland - your opinion

by pedro555 17 May 2012

Get the first bus from Inverness to Skye, sit on the left hand, see Loch Ness and get off at Dornie (11.07). Visit Eilean Donan either…
RE: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by tony0001 17 May 2012

I interpret rodway's +I do not believe there are no taxis on Harris+ as rodway emphasising and/or politely pointing out that there are…
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: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by frenchgirlinlondon 16 May 2012

Thanks, rodway! That sounds good then, as long as the good weather is with me (unfortunately I cannot do anything about this) For the…
My plan for Scotland

by olape 16 May 2012

Hello All, I'm planning to visit Scotland this August. This is my plan (more less) - please tell me if this makes any sense and is feasib…
RE: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by rodway 16 May 2012

Answers to queries - Friday - Yes you will see the castle. LHS of bus. Monday - Assuming decent weather and summer light to 10pm and…
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: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by murdo27 16 May 2012

Public bus service is pretty good Monday to Saturday, if you're in Harris you can use public transport to get from Leverburgh to Callanish…
RE: Taxis on Skye and Harris

by tony0001 15 May 2012

You put your thumb out and hitch-hike. Really.