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Coovan Activity 2018
It's officially that time of year again and our fun and friendly herd of VisitScotland Highland Coovans are now back out on the road for 2018! Providing information and inspiration on the Moo-ve, Hamish, Heather, Morag and Archie will be attending hundreds of Visitor Attractions and Local Events over the summer period. In addition you can find them supporting our attendance at our programme of Major National Events. Here's just some of the places you will be able to see 'a Coo near you' this summer:
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
27/05/18 - 27/05/18
Ideal Home Show Scotland
31/05/18 - 03/06/18
UCI Mountain Bike WC
02/06/18 - 03/06/18
Crail Food Festival
09/06/18 - 10/06/18
The Royal Highland Show
21/06/18 - 24/06/18
Glasgow Mela
24/06/18
The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
30/06/18 - 01/07/18
Foodies Festival Edinburgh
03/08/18 - 05/08/18
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
05/08/18
World Pipe Band Championships
18/08/18
Creiff Highland Gathering
19/08/18
Dundee Flower and Food festival
31/08/18 - 02/09/18
Braemar Gathering
01/09/18
Scottish International Airshow
01/09/18
And many, many more...
If you see us out and about please come and say hi, the
Coovans (and their drivers!) are all very friendly. Share your pictures and
stories with us using the #Coovan. We will keep you posted with our plans
and movements across the season.
Cheryleb
Re: Car Rental in Inverness
There are plenty to choose from.
Here is a good selection which have pick-ups in Inverness:
Arnold Clark https://www.arnoldclarkrental.com
Jack's http://jacksselfdrive.co.uk/
Focus https://focusvehiclerental.co.uk/booking/dates
Easydrive https://www.easydrivescotland.co.uk/
Thrifty https://www.thrifty.co.uk/car-hire/inverness.htm
Hertz https://www.hertz.co.uk/rentacar/location#cities
Europcar https://www.europcar.co.uk/locations/united-kingdom/inverness
Avis https://www.avis.co.uk/drive-avis/car-hire-locations/europe/united-kingdom/scotland/inverness
Budget https://www.budget.co.uk/rental-locations/car-hire-inverness.html
Enterprise https://www.enterprise.co.uk/en/car-hire/locations/uk/inverness-sc14.html
Hope that helps!
Re: Freezedried meals West Highland Way
@Ewan may have some more info. This thread on a wild camping facebook group has some more info on brands, that group is generally very useful for my one-off camping-related questions
Horizons
Re: Freezedried meals West Highland Way
However, there are good alternatives to freeze-dried pouches such as boil-in-the-bag pasta and rice pouches. You'll find these available at small supermarkets along the route eg at Milngavie (at the start of the WHW), in Drymen, Crianlarich and Kinlochleven. You can add other food to create more variety. Tyndrum has an excellent fish and chip shop (the Real Food Cafe) which you should make full use of too.
You could always cook some basic one-pot meals of course - here are some suggestions https://wildaboutscotland.com/2016/03/27/planning-multi-day-backpacking-meals/ but there are lots of options. Cooking yourself can be cheaper, lighter and tastier!
Ewan
Inverness' Hidden Gems
Clootie Well
A Celtic tradition, the Clootie Well bears colourful rags across the trees. It is really a sight to behold and is something that you can see near Culloden Battlefield. From what I've seen, it looks eerie but very impressive.Clava Cairns
Clava Cairns is none of the locations in the Highlands of Scotland that inspired the Outlander books, and you can see why! It's a prehistoric bronze age cemetry that is a hit with all Outlander fans! If you're planning a trip to Culloden, make sure you make the detour here as well.
Fort George
Fort George is one of the largest artillery forts in Europe. It was built in the 18th century to try and fight back against another Jacobite rising. If you are into your history, go down and have a look! There is a terrific visitor centre and you might even catch a glimpse of a dolphin!
Hootananny
If you're visiting Inverness and are looking for somewhere traditionally Scottish to go and spend the night, Hootananny is the place for you. It offers traditional Scottish music, food and drink. On Fridays and Saturdays, the tables are even moved out of the way to encourage ceilidh dancing! Who fancies spending the weekend here?What are your hidden gems for Inverness?
Re: Outlander in Scotland
https://theweewhitedug.com/2017/12/10/outlander-my-favourite-scottish-filming-locations/
Re: Driving in Edinburgh
The closest car park to the Old Town Chambers Hotel is the Waverley Station car park in the city centre, although you will need to pay to park there each day. The good news is that there is a discounted price for using the car park if you are staying at the Old Town Chambers Hotel...it may cost around £16 per 24 hours instead of £21.
Re: Driving in Edinburgh
I did exactly that in Edinburgh, and found a decent pay-lot about 8 blocks from our hotel. Bit of a walk, but not too expensive.
Happy Parking
Re: What's Your Scotword?
AND, if it wasn't BRAW ? It could be Awfie : )
Millhill
Re: Stopover between Inverness and Lakes District
Jemy