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  1. Herbie47 avatar

    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…

  2. pedro555 avatar

    RE: Scottish highlands in winter on public transport, itinerary review

    by pedro555 07 April 2012

    Hi there You obviously have been doing your research. I would recommend rechecking times nearer the date to be sure to be sure. Things…

  3. parker1000 avatar

    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,…

  4. pedro555 avatar

    RE: 8 days in Scotland in June

    by pedro555 26 February 2012

    I reckon driving time is about 2 to 3 hours each day, maybe a bit more more on day 6. You tell us if that is too mch driving. I prefer…

  5. cybergal avatar

    RE: Imagine a country where...

    by cybergal 24 February 2012

    When the weather is good it's the most glorious place. I remember sitting, drinking on the seafront in Plockton, in balmy May weather,…

  6. lilacpea avatar

    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…

  7. kathfire avatar

    RE: Travel round Highlands in 8 days

    by kathfire 08 February 2012

    I second the above, from Plockton head to Ullapool along the coast (where possible). From Ullapool you could take the ferry to Lewis…

  8. pedro555 avatar

    RE: Travel round Highlands in 8 days

    by pedro555 08 February 2012

    Fort William is nothing to write home about. Make sure you come through Glencoe. You don't say which islands - Hebridees(inner/outer)/Orkn…

  9. goldfinger avatar

    RE: Where in the World?

    by goldfinger 26 January 2012

    >Is Palmy Thailand? The buildings don't look Thai though. It's Plockton in Scotland. I just remembered something from my trip, in the…

  10. wombatrois avatar

    RE: Where in the World?

    by wombatrois 26 January 2012

    Palmy is Plockton, Bellart (as confirmed by the photographer). I used to live 8 miles from there.

  11. that_prick avatar

    RE: Where in the World?

    by that_prick 26 January 2012

    Yes, Plockton http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/plockton/plockton/images/footer-450.jpg

  12. Kate_R avatar

    RE: Where in the World?

    by Kate_R 26 January 2012

    Palmy looks a bit like Plockton

  13. goldfinger avatar

    RE: 2 Weeks holiday Scotland May 2012

    by goldfinger 31 December 2011

    Go to Plockton! And drive the Applecross road.

  14. RayCCroc avatar

    RE: Travel Advise, Amazingly

    by RayCCroc 22 December 2011

    A holiday for me involves minimal travel, for a change. I'd take a cottage in Plockton or Tongue.

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    RE: recipe help

    by RayCCroc 20 December 2011

    the pub in Plockton tells you _who caught_ the prawns that you're eating. "Fresh scallops from Loch Carron, the bit over the back of…

  16. RayCCroc avatar

    RE: Questions about Fort William area

    by RayCCroc 30 November 2011

    Kevin, I stayed at [this place|http://www.linnhe-lochside-holidays.co.uk/] at Corpach near Fort William years ago. I had a sprained ankle…

  17. pedro555 avatar

    RE: Sept 26-Oct 10, 2012, Two Couples - Two Weeks in Scotland

    by pedro555 20 September 2011

    Although I said, I actually meant Tongue. Get there by Lairg. Although the coast route is fine, plenty of coastal scenery, 'naturally',…

  18. bennyc4 avatar

    RE: First Trip to Scotland

    by bennyc4 31 August 2011

    Since you wil be going to St Andrew's any way, I would recommend Concentrating on Scotland and the Highlands. I would recommend flying…

  19. n_rb avatar

    RE: Scotland Oct.2012 tips

    by n_rb 02 August 2011

    You can make a perfectly good trip round Scotland by public transport. Thousands of people do it every year. For example, from Inverness,…

  20. disn avatar

    Re: Trip To Scotland and need advices.

    by disn 21 July 2011

    Hi pedro555. I was wondering if someone would notice the new post, now to Scotland. =). Unfortunately a problem at work didn't let me…

  21. n_rb avatar

    RE: 8 days on the ground

    by n_rb 20 June 2011

    It was all the gossip in Plockton when I was there. You know what villagers are like.

  22. sonichaggis avatar

    RE: Any suggestions to make our trip better?

    by sonichaggis 10 June 2011

    Hi there, Off the top of my head... Day 1 - The last few times I was in Inverness, I stayed at Felstead House which is on the River…

  23. pedro555 avatar

    RE: Day trip from Inverness to Eilean Donan Castle and Isle of Skye!

    by pedro555 06 June 2011

    If you go by car, after Eilean Donan visit Plockton and then return via Acnasheen/Garve route.

  24. chaoticserenity avatar

    Re: 14 Days in Scotland - Itinerary Review

    by chaoticserenity 06 June 2011

    Hi to all and thanks for the responses. We've made a few adjustments. My spouse would like to visit his Scottish origins so we'll be…

  25. kathfire avatar

    RE: Skye

    by kathfire 11 April 2011

    Sorry for the slow response, I was out and about enjoying the fantastic weather. If you only have one day, I'd head for Portree for coffe…

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