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Travelling to Scotland in February
Hey all, I'm new to this site. I haven't been to Scotland since 1991. I live in northern British Columbia and I'm seriously considering a trip to Scotland for 3 weeks in February. I'm trying to figure out the best ways to get around in northern Scotland. I am thinking I will fly into Edinburgh and going from there.
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Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
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My budget isn't very big. If I can't go in February then I'll be likely going in March. I like walking, biking, and travelling on transit. I doubt I would want to rent a vehicle.
I play (badly) guitar and have strummed on some sessions but not very well :-)
most sessions will have have someone who can call chords though so if you can find your way around them quickly it'll be fine!
Renting cars is sometimes cheaper than you would think.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk
In terms of where in Northern Scotland, I was thinking Inverness for sure. I'm open to pretty much anywhere. I interested in doing some walking about as well. With my guitar on my back...
February and March are potentially a bit cold for walking about!!
There are definitely sessions in Aberdeen - that's a Thursday night and goes from 9pm until after midnight!
https://m.facebook.com/groups/oldblackfriarssessionaberdeen/?view=group
Inverness isn't a huge travel from Aberdeen. There's plenty to see on the way.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk
The sessions in Aberdeen look perfect.
The later into March you go the better, with regards to distillery visitor centres opening up after the winter season.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk
Mi haven't ruled out February or March but this opportunity just presented itself.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk
Glenmorangie is a nice whisky, their opening hours are here; https://www.glenmorangie.com/en/experiences#distillery-tour
Laphraoig is from the island of Islay, where you will find Bowmore, Lagavulin, Ardbeg and a few more. Islay is a whisky Mecca!! http://www.islayinfo.com/islay_whisky_distilleries.html
It's a ferry from the mainland. Check the ferry times when you know your arrival dates. There's a page for it on the link above.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk
I'm so excited to travel! It's been a long time since I've been out of North America.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk
search national cycle routes Scotland.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk
But if you know in advance where the limitations are you can easily enough plan around it.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk
We picked up a rental from Arnold Clarke in Glasgow (they have offices in Edinburgh as well) and then drove up to Inverness to kick it all off over nearly two weeks. The weather has been crazy, but we're having the time of our life!
Hope this helps!
Andrew.
Whisky, Castles and Food a speciality.
yourscotlandtour.co.uk