Hey, Have read about the wonderful sights in Orkney island (espcially the Old Man of Hoy). Was wondering does anyone has any idea how to get from Glasgow to the Orkney island? What would be the travelling time and cost if possible. I am actually...
Helping my Dad plan first trip to Scotland-he'll be staying in Glasgow for 2 days before meeting his sister. Any places he shouldn't miss? Thank you.
Any recommendations for in or around Edinburgh would be appreciated. We're specifically looking for a family room with ensuite. Thanks, Marian
Our trip to Holland and Scotland was great. Â*Although the contrast of the land of the two countries were so different, the warmth and friendliness of the people were very similar. Scotland with it's beautiful countryside of rolling hills and...
Anyone interested in this topic, should read my series of trip reports entitled, "Taking the High Road" (in 18 parts!). I have done the Festivals 3 times (1969, 1998 & 2000) and will be happy to answer questions either on the board or if you email...
Sunday, September 3, 2000 This is my last full day in Scotland--and my last trip report on my 2000 Edinburgh exchange. There are farewell telephone calls all around. I have been trying to phone Famous Marsie (from the AOL message boards and...
Friday, September 1, 2000 I travel over the Forth Bridge towards Deeside and the Braemar Highland Games. The wether is atrocious. It rains all day, sometimes quite heavily. I go up to Deeside via the coast route and turn off at Crathes Castle,...
Wednesday August 30, 2000 I take the bus into Edinburgh and start by having lunch at the NTS restaurant in Charlotte Square. I then tour the Georgian House before marching down and across North Bridge to spend 3 hours at the new Museum of...
Saturday, August 26, 2000 I awake to rain but the splendid site of QE II anchored in the Firth of Forth near the Rail Bridge. Despite the rainly weather, I spend £7 and take a moist boat ride around the liner. The passengers are off on a day...
Thursday, August 24, 2000 This is the day for Cawdor, Clava Cairns, Culloden and Loch Ness. I haul myself out of the Woodside Farmhouse B&B and get to Cawdor Castle before opening time. That turns out to be a mistake. Three bus tours...
Wednesday, August 23, 2000 Today is the day to head for the highlands.. But, before leaving, I have to deal with the laundry and getting money. I never do laundry after 9:00pm. On the spin cycle, the washer shakes. If it shakes the upstairs...
Monday, August 21, 2000 It’s an all Fringe day in Edinburgh. I take the bus into Edinburgh and head for the Observer Assembly Rooms, one of the main Fringe venues. There is so much going on during the Fringe there that a reviewer for The...
Friday, August 18, 2000 (continued) After standing on the Antonine Wall in Callendar House’s backyard, I had dinner plans with Ken and Linda Smith. The Smith’s live in Edinburgh and I take them out to the Old Boat House in South Queensferry....
Wednesday, August 16, 2000 This is another day filled with performances, specifically 3 Fringe performances and one from the International Festival. I am a bit sore from where I fell the previous evening. My left knee has the beginnings of a...
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