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Hello all,
My boyfriend and I will be in Scotland for two and a half weeks in June and are really looking forward to it. Our itinerary is: Edinburgh (1 week, with daytrip to Glasgow), Dunblane/Stirling (2 nights), Speyside (2 nights) Loch Ness (2 nights) Orkney (4 nights). We've already booked accommodation, rental cars etc. We're staying in an apartment in Edinburgh, a treehouse near Dunblane, and B&Bs for the rest of the trip.
I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for things to see along this route (we'll be driving) or things we shouldn't miss. We have some ideas but are always looking for more! My boyfriend is very into whisky - I know there are a lot of distilleries in Speyside - are there any that anyone would particularaly recommend?
Also, are these all areas that will be attacked by midges in June? We've heard good things about smidge but will need all the help we can get as mosquitoes already find us delicious. Avon skin so soft has also been recommended but I've heard that they've changed the formula and that it no longer works.
Thanks so much! I'm looking forward to any suggestions about things to see along the way.
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Regarding the other matter of what you can see and visit on your travels, this is a tough one. You would need to give us more information on what you like seeing or doing, otherwise we can go on for ever offering you lots of ideas that make no sense to you personally.
Hope this helps for now. I am looking forward to offering you more ideas.
fishypro
Thanks so much for the distillery recommendation - I'll check it out! You said that it's great for people who've already done lots - is it still good as a first tour or is it best to start somewhere else?
Also good to know about avon skin so soft!
Thanks again!
- Do not miss the Botanical garden when in Edinburgh, I think it is a really cool place to visit. You can also consider taking a day trip to the Scottish Borders if you have time (which may be unlikely because the museums are free & good!)
- In the Speyside region, visit the packhorse bridge near the Bridgend of Glenlivet, it is an enchantingly beautiful spot built in the 16th century.
- I haven't had a chance to try the Balvenie tour but I've heard the best things about it, you must book ahead for the tour (and it is accessible by bus from Dufftown / Aberlour so drinking is possible).
- My favourite place in Orkney (apart from all the Neolithic sites) is the Isle of Hoy where I did one of my favourite day trips of all time. Do not miss walking up to the Old Man of Hoy, it is just stunning.
- Everybody goes to the Highland Park distillery while in Orkney but I highly recommend checking out the Scapa distillery. Orkney is also home to one of my favourite Scottish beers called Swannay (better than Orkney brewery IMO), do try one or two of their beers while on the island.
I have my Edinburgh, Speyside & Orkney experiences & full set of recommendations written up on my blog. Feel free to ask any specific questions that I may be able to help with.
Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Dunoon, Speyside)
If you are an Outlander fan then there is also a route that you can do:
http://static.visitscotland.com/pdf/outlander-film-locations.pdf
Let me know if you need anything else.
fishypro
I don't know if it will fit in with your plans as it is getting close to Aberdeen but on the coast road there is another wonderful castle called Dunottar. Again, you will find it on Google and it really is worth the visit.
Hope that helps!
@Jasonstry here's a pic of Tantallon! I went recently and absolutely loved it
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