Forum: Scotland

if you wanted to stay in a central location and make day trips to visit other regions, where would be the best place? any recommendations for a quaint place?

Has any one been to Scotland’s hogmany new years fest. If so how was it?

Hi, I'm planning a short break in Scotland next year and would like to spend several days in Glasgow and also a couple of days in the Isle of Skye (Portree to be particular.) I was wondering if any one here could give me some good suggestions of...

My wife and I will be going to Scotland for a week in the beginning of September. We will be in Glasgow and Edinburgh but will be taking side trips out of town. I want very much to drive a car for the freedom involved as the family did when touring...

my family and I are going to scotland during end of Jan next year, this seems to be the coldest of the year if I'm not mistaken... how safe is it to drive during snowing? is it still recommended to go by car in this case? We've never drive car in...

I travel to Kingussie in Badenoch and Strathspey every year for week of blissful peace and quiet. For the last 3 years I've stayed at Greystones Bed and Breakfast in Kingussie however it is fully booked this year as i've had to change my plans and...

Hi everyone, I stumbled upon this website recently and thought it might help me gather information to plan a trip to scotland in the future (hopefully in about a year). In trying to figure out how much the whole trip would cost, I realized I don't...

Hello: I am going to visit Scotland with my Mom this summer for the first time for both of us. I have been poring over guide books and this forum and have outlined a tentative itinerary that I would greatly appreciate any advice on as I am a bit...

I'm taking a tour next August and we sign up to see the Tatto in Edinburgh. Could anyone tell me if that's the best time to go? Could you tell me if the Heather is out at that time?

Seeking input from those who have experienced accommodation at any of the following budget lodgings in Edinburgh--looking mainly for clean and comfortable, NOT party atmosphere, for family group. Quad- or Family-rooms preferred. 1. Argyle...

Hi everyone, I was just wondering if someone could help me out with a few concerns. I am planning to go to Scotland next summer with a friend of mine. I was wondering what everyone recommends as the best travel route. I will be...

My husband and I want to combine a Spring 2007 visit to Scotland followed by a visit to Holland. We live in Ontario and have heard that travel arrangements made from the UK are much cheaper than making all the arrangements using N. American...

My husband and I are planning to take a two to three week trip to Scotland and Ireland (The Republic of) in April/May of 2003. While I know several people who have been to one or both countries and we have received some helpful advice on planning...

Hi All, I just learned that Americans who are members of the Royal Oak Foundation (a US charity) are able to enter all of the National Trust Scotland sites for free. This could save a lot of money on entrance fees. I plan to use it on my...

I will be in Golspie in October to visit Dunrobin Castle and have found mention of something called "the Gathering Stone" on the website of the Clan Sutherland Society of North America. I would like to see the stone but can't find any information...

I've been to Scotland before and hit a lot of the main tourist spots -- Glasgow, Edinburgh, Skye, Stirling, Inverness, St. Andrews, Iona, etc. I'm planning to go back in a year or so and was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for things to...

Hi, I`m French and I live in England since 7 mths now. I was planning to go to Glasgow from the 28 of march for one or two weeks and maybe see Nessie :o around the Lochness ! :) Is there somebody who is interrested to join me ? :)

Three of us are going to Perthshire (timeshare exchange) March 4-14, 2005. I am hoping to hear from golfers out there who might know some "insider" information on how to play ECONOMICALLY there. We are on a tight budget. Americans who live there....

I was in Scotland in 2002 and I loved it! I want to go back! Here's some pictures http://www.geocities.com/saraheg77/europe3.html Happy Travels! http://www.geocities.com/saraheg77

I' am wondering if there are people who already have been to The Netherlands and then especially to the North (Groningen). I am doing research about the reason why scottish travel. What are their criteria when making a city trip? And if you ever...

We are finally going to take our trip to Scotland and it turns out its going to be for our honeymoon. We are booked in first class, thanks to sky miles and we are staying at some very nice hotels thanks to Hilton points. Although we have left...

we are planning to spend 3-4 weeks in scotland this summer- a week in edinburgh and north. Any recommendations for reasonable housing? Or site recs?

Well here we are just 3 weeks from touring England and Scotland. We chose a 2 week United Airlines vacation package that includes our plane fare and vouchers for 7 nights at B&Bs. We will be staying in London first for 4 nights and plan day trips to...