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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: 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: Sept 29-Oct 14 in Scotland

by marcboyeruk 03 May 2012

I personally think Glasgow is worth a day or two of your time. It's a good starting point to explore the West Coast up to Fort William…
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…
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 ariel1996 11 April 2012

So if i leave out the far north, what are the best locations in Skye and the Highlands?? Should i also visit the Outer Hebrides?? …
RE: Tomorrow..

by bevel 04 April 2012

The race is in Scotland - a mixture of running and sailing around the Western Isles. We've never sailed/run as a team before, we do need…
RE: Go TeamGB

by Boss_Hogg1 22 March 2012

Morgues, you know if the Sweaties vote for independence, theres a fair chance that the Orkneys and Shetlands, and possibly the Western…
Whale Watching in Scotland.

by morag 29 February 2012

With the beautiful Western Isles thrown in for free: [Whale and dolphin watching in Scotland|http://www.stornowaygazette.co.uk/community…
RE: Guided walking in Scotland

by Copepod 13 February 2012

Only thing that looks a bit odd is having to meet in Stirling, which is a fair way from posts such as Ullapool and Oban, so I'd ask for…
Re: Advice and Input welcome

by lonelylark 07 February 2012

Please don't miss out on the Outer Hebrides! Different from mainland Scotland. Get a ferry from Uig on Skye to Tarbert, Harris, or Ullapool…
RE: Any animosity toward British?

by Standanista 24 January 2012

#22: Maritime territorial limits are a different issue that have absolutely nothing to do with sovereignty claims on the islands. The…
RE: Ideas for the Highlands - Easter 2012

by Copepod 14 January 2012

I'd recommend Oban over Fort William on the basis of the towns themselves - Oban harbour is lovely, usually full of seals & seabirds,…
Re: Best time for Scotlands Autumn colors & how to spend Halloween

by HimalayanUlrike 13 December 2011

Where and if you find autumn colours is quite dependent on the weather. Sometimes leaves fall early, sometimes they seem to stay green…
RE: Questions about Fort William area

by Copepod 30 November 2011

If anything, accommodation prices will be higher away from Fort William than in the town, as it's not particularly attractive. It is not…
RE: Scotland in May

by Copepod 21 November 2011

No need to book ahead, as places are unlikely to be full in May, although it's worth being aware of public holidays & school half term…
RE: Outer Hebrides - local knowledge sought

by Cumulonimbus 17 August 2011

That's just what I'm after! Many thanks.
RE: Outer Hebrides - local knowledge sought

by PNG2 17 August 2011

ooops I guess an email address would be handy ... clachan_stores@btconnect.com
RE: Outer Hebrides - local knowledge sought

by PNG2 17 August 2011

email these guys.....they know everything there is to know about where you are going and can hire you a boat for fishing as well. info@Cl…
Outer Hebrides - local knowledge sought

by Cumulonimbus 15 August 2011

I'm planning a trip to the Outer Hebrides next summer and other people's threads and answer on the Thorn Tree have been invaluable. I…
RE: Royal Mail Post Bus, hitchhicking and other alternative ways of transport

by jamesbrownontheroad 03 August 2011

There are fewer and fewer Postbuses in operation now. The only one I've used was in the Outer Hebrides, where one vehicle makes a daily…
Wild camping recommendations in Shetland

by jamesbrownontheroad 27 July 2011

Hello all. I'm going to be in Shetland at the beginning of September for the Screenplay Festival. We were planning to camp at the serviced…
Cape Breton

by NMMackenzie 18 July 2011

Having read the earlier threads on Cape Breton I realise that I simply don’t have enough time to do Nova Scotia justice, far less Cape…
RE: Mull or Skye?

by shed_a4 17 July 2011

Skye is better for mountain enthusiasts, Mull is better in every other respect. And Mull is much quieter. I am a mountain enthusiast and…
RE: Will UK Immigration give me a hard time?

by shed_a4 17 July 2011

Travel to a far-flung part of the UK you have not visited e.g. Western Isles, Shetland, Scilly Isles. Most Britons haven't been to these…