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Hi,
Im going to Scotland early may for the first time, my route is Edinburgh-Falkirk-Stirling-Balmaha-Inveraray-Islay-Jura-Oban-Fort William-Abelour-Edinburg. I want to see as much as possible of nature and cities, towns, countryside, churches, crosses, architecture and so on...
I will take alot of pictures and want to know the best places thats a must see around my route.
So help me please!
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Luss, Arrochar, Loch Fyne Oysters (its scenic and some good food to boot), Machir Bay & Portnahaven (Islay), Staffa (you have to do a day trip from Oban), Glenfinnan (near Ft. William), Glenlivet packhorse bridge, Craigellachie bridge (near Aberlour).
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, Speyside fest)
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Do you know what are the things you definitely want to see? We can help planning a time-constrained itinerary around them.
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, Speyside fest)
Castles: HighClere, Edinburgh, Stirling Palace of Holyrood And dozens of others we will not have time for...one or two is fine. Edinburgh for sure. Waling tours: St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile, Old Town.
I think we are packing a lot into two weeks. This needs to be pared down to actual not going like a bat of hell's pace the whole time. Would like to take time to enjoy Scotland and get to know the country.
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, Speyside fest)
We only need to take our time and see what is most special about Scotland. We like hiking. Probably spend more time in Edinburgh. I do like the five you presented.
I forgot, we will be driving. Are there any great places to stay that are not published on line that would be worth our time?
http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/ is the bible for hiking in Scotland, you can find hikes for all abilities and areas in Scotland. Make sure you check it out.
Finally, Iceland is pretty epic as well
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, Speyside fest)
Grantown-on-Spey & Inverness are actually really close to each other (just a 50 minute drive) so I would highly suggest staying in places that are a bit farther from each other to ensure you're sightseeing a unique area. I visisted Grantown-on-Spey for a few hours to walk about & play disc golf with friends, it is a lovely wee town. The area of Speyside on the east (starting from Tomintoul, should also visit Glenlivet & its packhorse bridge) is very beautiful and there's a lot to do near Aviemore, Kingussie and the Cairngorm mountain area as well.
Let us know if you've booked your stay at Grantown and Inverness. If not, I would highly recommend moving on of these to a different place. We can then furnish more recommendations!
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, Speyside fest)
Inveraray Castle is a lovely visit too. Very interesting and if you're lucky the Duke of Campbell may serve you in the castle gift shop.
If you have a sweet tooth pop into Sweet Memories the retro sweetie shop on the high street and stock up on some old school sweeties. Their Chelsea Whoppers and Sweetie tobacco are favourites of mine!! Not as dreadful as they sound.
The George Hotel is a much loved Inveraray institution. It has a really atmospheric bar with great live music. The food is excellent too.
In the region don't miss Kilmartin Glen and Dunadd Hillfort where the ancient kings of Dalriada were inaugurated. You can see a footprint carved into stone and some rock carvings.
Islay and Jura are wonderful islands. If you have time pay the tiny Isle of Gigha a visit. It's a beautiful little island and The Boathouse does a mean lunch.
If you check out my Scottish trael blog www.theweewhitedug.com. You'll also find recent posts about Oban and my hometown of Edinburgh. :-)
Im not use to drive in the left side, but I Think I will cope with it
I have found alot of wonderful places in the South as well that I want to see some day.
His travels around the world are extensive (when he was working and traveling) and mine, limited, so thought I would join up and do some of my "own home work" first about Scotland, and the area of interest of course is Nairn as I have listened to many of his stories before he moved with his parents to UK (years ago)
Our trip is being planned for 2018, and wanted to know about the weather and good time to visit. He is a keen golfer, a bit of an historian too.
I like to head into the village and love markets as well as places of historical significance. And, No I have never ever been to Scotland so I'm a newbie
Other things to see and do include some dolpin spotting on the Moray Firth. Cawdor Castle, Fort George, Brodie Castle, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns. Lochindorb on Dava Moor is definitely worth adding to your list of things to see. It's a small loch with an imposing castle ruin in it. The list of things to do in and around Nairn is endless. There are a couple of blogs on my website www.theweewhitedug.com which cover the region. Let me know if there's anything in particular you need to know and I'll be glad to help.