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RE: Two week itinerary help

by pedro555 30 May 2012

Agree with Alan ref car hire and Stirling. Can also go that way even if going via Loch Lomond. 1. Not long. See it as you drive past…
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: Inverness Muir of Ord

by Brewergray 24 May 2012

Muir of Ord - not the most happening village around! But with cars, there's heaps to see. If you're keen on hiking, Muir of Ord has some…
Re: Anyone know the way to Stornoway?

by ytrewq 17 May 2012

Probably a bit late to reply now but here goes- you can take the train to Edinburgh and on to Inverness. Walk round the corner to the…
RE: 4 nights in Scotland

by pmill54 08 April 2012

Thanks Kathfire! I'm not sure we would have gone as far north as Ullapool without your suggestion - and we are excited about that now…
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…
RE: 9 day Scotland Itinerary

by pedro555 04 April 2012

Reasin I suggested cutting out Stirling is that it makes day 1 long or day 2 long if you don't stay there. I reckon you need 4 hours…
RE: 9 day Scotland Itinerary

by Fwoggie 03 April 2012

I still wouldn't stay in FW. Consider http://www.bridgeoforchy.co.uk/index.htm - 24 odd miles before FW. Nice scenery around there.…
RE: 9 day Scotland Itinerary

by pedro555 02 April 2012

June 2 - you are going to be tired after your flight . Suggest you cut out Stirling and stay on West Coast. I'm not an expert on Highland…
9 day Scotland Itinerary

by ljp555 02 April 2012

Hello all! My family is planning a 9 day trip to Scotland this summer, and I would appreciate any suggestions on our proposed itinerary.…
RE: public transport

by stilldontknow 27 March 2012

Bit limited by public transport but perfectly doable. There are regular bus or train services to places like Oban, Tobermory, Fort William,…
Re: 4 nights in Scotland

by kathfire 26 March 2012

You could base yourself in Inverness for 2 days. It's a decent base for the Speyside Whisky Trail and there is plenty to see and do in…
Re: Edinburgh to Skye

by drclue 23 March 2012

Thanks for all the great advice. I don't think I can go wrong, wherever I go. My tentative plan is Edinburgh to Glencoe, then Isle of…
Scottish Highlands Drives

by subadai 29 February 2012

Hi Planning a 3night trip in mid March we have booked a hotel in Iverness please can you advise if the below plan is feasable it looks…
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…
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: 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: 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…
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…
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…
Isle of Harris

by tinkle 05 February 2012

I went to Harris years ago with an ex and fell in love with the place. I am thinking of going there alone for a small retreat for a week…
RE: Seeking Scottish highland hiking advice.....

by scoodly 25 January 2012

Hi again There are lots of possibilities but my favourite area is the far north west, anywhere north of Ullapool because it's great walki…
RE: Ideas for the Highlands - Easter 2012

by Katydaley 14 January 2012

Thanks Copepod and HimalayanUlrike. Some sound ideas, I never thought about using the ferries on the return journey to Oban - might be…
RE: Ideas for the Highlands - Easter 2012

by HimalayanUlrike 14 January 2012

I would also recommend Oban, as it's really lovely. You could take a ferry to Mull and go hiking there, and the views of the highlands…
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,…