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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: 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…
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: 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: 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…
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: 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 Copepod 18 March 2012

Rather than a walking guide, you need good maps. Isle of Skye is covered by 2 Odnance Survey (OS) 1:50000 scale Landranger maps, number…
Edinburgh to Skye

by drclue 06 March 2012

My mom and I will be driving out to Skye from Edinburgh in mid-April. We'd like to split the drive (by rental car) into a couple of days,…
8 days in Scotland in June

by olgaitay 26 February 2012

Me and my husband are coming to Scotland for 8 days in the beginning of June. Its our first time in Scotland . I need an advise for planning…
RE: Help on 2 weeks itinerary

by HimalayanUlrike 14 February 2012

Not much, to be completely honest. I guess your best bet is finding out what you'd most like to do and then check if accommodation is…
RE: Thinking of going to Scotland for a week and need ideas

by HimalayanUlrike 18 January 2012

The best would be to fly straight into Edinburgh or Glasgow and rent a car there. Not sure if there are direct flights though, then yes,…
RE: From Glasgow to Skye.

by iviehoff 09 January 2012

>What kind of weather can I expect that time of year Anything, as usual. I sent a friend to Scotland in May once, telling him (correctly…
Re: Where can I go in Scotland without a car?

by himalayanfootsteps 02 November 2011

You could go on the train from Glasgow to Mallaig (via Fort William). It's one of the most beautiful journeys in the country. There's…
RE: Sept 26-Oct 10, 2012, Two Couples - Two Weeks in Scotland

by kargo 19 September 2011

You guys are the best. Great, great tips. My husband and I have decided to skip London this time around and just spend a whole two weeks…
RE: Where to stay after Edinburgh?

by afartherroom 03 August 2011

Inverness has a reputation as the "Gateway to the Highlands," but it's really not very scenically interesting, nor is it even all that…
Re: Where to stay after Edinburgh?

by sevenstiles 01 August 2011

I'd rather go west e.g. up to Skye and stay in Portree.
RE: car or public

by rodway 27 July 2011

Once off the main routes to Ullapool the far North West is an area with very limited public transport. Also the post buses (where used)…
RE: Where to stay between Portree and Glasgow

by nounouf 21 July 2011

Yep that's what I read on Prestwick airport website, train is the best option. I think we're going to go for Oban. We are travelling on…
RE: Where to stay between Portree and Glasgow

by Copepod 21 July 2011

Fort William is on the way from Portree (3hrs by bus), but Oban is nicer (4.5 hrs by bus). Either are worth half a day, though. Train…
Where to stay between Portree and Glasgow

by nounouf 21 July 2011

Hi, We are flying out of Scotland on a Sunday afternoon, we need to be in Glasgow at 1pm to take the train to Prestwick. We will leave…
RE: Skye - Where to base myself

by nounouf 21 July 2011

Hi, 3 friends and myself are coming to Skye mid august. I would like to experience the best of this beautiful island and I assume hiking…
Re: Skye - Where to base myself

by kathfire 18 July 2011

Another vote for Portree. Portree is pretty much the transport hub for buses on Skye, so if you're dependent on public transport it's…
RE: Skye - Where to base myself

by raincoat 17 July 2011

We stayed in Portree and recommend it.
Re: Skye - Where to base myself

by shed_a4 17 July 2011

There are hostels in Portree and Broadford but I would recommend camping. There is a campsite at Sligachan which is very popular with…