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Re: Is Scotland open for US travelers?
Hi @Diana
Thank you for your message regarding your upcoming visit.
At the moment US travelers are on the list that do need to quarantine for 2 weeks upon arrival. As you can imagine this is ever changing, so may of changed by September, but we can't guarantee.
Please check out this link, which should keep you up to date on everything covid-19 related and Scotland's policies. There is a specific section on Travel and one for Tourism as well. I hope that helps you out a bit more.
Please feel free to get back in touch if you have anymore questions.
Kind Regards
Lindsay
Thank you for your message regarding your upcoming visit.
At the moment US travelers are on the list that do need to quarantine for 2 weeks upon arrival. As you can imagine this is ever changing, so may of changed by September, but we can't guarantee.
Please check out this link, which should keep you up to date on everything covid-19 related and Scotland's policies. There is a specific section on Travel and one for Tourism as well. I hope that helps you out a bit more.
Please feel free to get back in touch if you have anymore questions.
Kind Regards
Lindsay
Re: are hotels open in Edinburgh during these covid-19 -times...?
Hi there,
They may be open for NHS staff or other emergencies only.
Sadly, they will not be open for tourism.
Hope that helps
fishypro
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Re: are hotels open in Edinburgh during these covid-19 -times...?
Hi,
Very sorry to hear about your cancelled trip. For any information regarding travel and covid-19 in Scotland, please refer to the below link.
https://www.visitscotland.org/supporting-your-business/advice/coronavirus/faqs
Hope this is helpful?
Gin anyone?
If you’re a fan of gin (like I am!), Scotland is the place to be. You might not know it, but there are over 50 producers of gins thoughout Scotland from Dumfries and Galloway to Shetland. You might have heard of some (Hendricks or Eden Mill anyone?) but I bet that there are loads you’ve never tried yet. I haven’t, and I’m taking it as a challenge! :P
A few of my current favourites are Edinburgh Gin (their elderflower gin is to die for) and Pickerings (based at the brilliant Summerhall in Edinburgh). I also loved visiting the Isle of Harris distillery in Tarbert and sampling their delicious gin. And there are new distilleries opening all the time, the newest one I can think of is Crafty Distillery, opening soon near Newton Stewart!
5pm just created this brilliant gin map of Scotland, so
I’ll be using that to start ticking some off my list 
Do you have a favourite Scottish gin? Or which gins are on your list to try next?
ailsa
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Re: 17 Days Self Drive Holiday - suggestions welcome
Hi @Nads, The NC500 in the North is a great drive but with very few options for quality accommodation. Kylesku hotel by the Kylesku bridge is a wonderful spot to stay. The Steadings near Dornoch is also really nice. The Heart200 in Perthshire is a lovely driving route with lots of great stops. Pitlochry is a lovely old town to stay over in. Lots of great B&Bs to choose from, especialy the Pink house on the hill.
Take a look at some other options of where to drive here.
fishypro
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Re: Is Kyleakin a good place to stay while visiting Skye?
@Bruna_Maria, as a non-driving tourist myself, I can wholeheartedly recommend Portree as a base over Kyleakin. Most Skye bus routes go through Portree and here are a few ideas of bus based trips based on what I've done before (make sure you plan from the latest timetables from the Stagecoach website)
Do not hesitate to ask any follow-up questions
- Old Man of Storr hike
- Raasay via Sconser ferry terminal and Sligachan
- Uig
- Elgol
Do not hesitate to ask any follow-up questions
Horizons
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Re: Hi! What is the best way to get from Glasgow Airport to Edinburgh?
Hi @Victor_Dill_67, You can catch a train from Paisley Gilmour Street which is approx. 1 mile from Glasgow airport. The train will take you straight to Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley Station). The journey will take you approx. 1 hour & 30 minutes and it will cost approx. £35.60 for 2 persons.
You can also hire a small car (Corsa or similar) for £34.38 for 1 day.
The "Megabus" does this journey in 1 hour & 15 minutes for only £7.20
Hope this helps!
fishypro
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Re: Aberdeen area or St. Andrews?
Hi @GypsyHollowTH.
I would agree with @fishypro and opt for St Andrews. If you only have one day then you will certainly be able to get to know it better than hop, skipping and jumping around Aberdeenshire.
Two lovely beaches, a pretty harbour, the golf museum, the aquarium, lots of lovely independent shops, Janetta's for fabulous ice-cream, the castle and cathedral too. There are also lots of places to eat.
The photo was taken on West Sands beach.
I would agree with @fishypro and opt for St Andrews. If you only have one day then you will certainly be able to get to know it better than hop, skipping and jumping around Aberdeenshire.
Two lovely beaches, a pretty harbour, the golf museum, the aquarium, lots of lovely independent shops, Janetta's for fabulous ice-cream, the castle and cathedral too. There are also lots of places to eat.
The photo was taken on West Sands beach.
Re: Staffa Tours - Three Isle Excursion
Hi @GypsyHollowTH
I have done the 3 isles tour with my parents-in-law (late 50s to 60) and they enjoyed it as most of the day is not a strenuous activity. As long as they don't have an issue with a few steep steps that the start of the walk to Fingal's cave, they should be ok. The Fingal's cave boat does carry quite a few people so also expect a semi-queue to the cave.
Here is my review of the 3 isles tour: https://beyondourhorizons.com/2017/09/13/a-weekend-in-oban-scotland-3-isles-tour-review/ Hope this helps.
I have done the 3 isles tour with my parents-in-law (late 50s to 60) and they enjoyed it as most of the day is not a strenuous activity. As long as they don't have an issue with a few steep steps that the start of the walk to Fingal's cave, they should be ok. The Fingal's cave boat does carry quite a few people so also expect a semi-queue to the cave.
Here is my review of the 3 isles tour: https://beyondourhorizons.com/2017/09/13/a-weekend-in-oban-scotland-3-isles-tour-review/ Hope this helps.
Horizons
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Re: Aberdeen area or St. Andrews?
Hi @GypsyHollowTH , Definately St Andrews! Even taking golf out of the equation there is so much to see and do. I would be amazed if you get a 1 night stay in St Andrews for a family (more than 1 room) unless you pay enough for it.
Castles, ruins, university, shopping, beaches, museums, botanic gardens, butterfly house, restaurants, bars etc there is something for everyone in St Andrews. A beautiful scottish town.
fishypro
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