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My wife and I have traveled to Scotland twice. Once from Aberdeen along the Dee to Braemar for a long weekend. The next was a week long trip to the Moray Coast staying near Buckie. We covered most things from Inverness to Banff and inland as far as Ballindalloch.
Her Aunt and Uncle who are in their 70s want to go to Scotland with us next year and have us play tour guides. Well, now we have to figure out where to go. We would prefer not to do everything we have already done but may have to see a distillery or two as the Uncle is a Scotch lover. We visited Glenfiddich and Macallan last time. The uncle used to play golf but I do not think he does any more.
We have not seen a Highland Games yet, just the field of white cups in Aboyne the day after. Looked like a few had a good time.
I should say that we eat more in the pubs than at restaurants.
Duration of trip will be no shorter than a week and possibly up to two weeks.
Where should go and what should we do as in "you haven't done this yet? are you nuts?"
Thanks, Alan
Her Aunt and Uncle who are in their 70s want to go to Scotland with us next year and have us play tour guides. Well, now we have to figure out where to go. We would prefer not to do everything we have already done but may have to see a distillery or two as the Uncle is a Scotch lover. We visited Glenfiddich and Macallan last time. The uncle used to play golf but I do not think he does any more.
We have not seen a Highland Games yet, just the field of white cups in Aboyne the day after. Looked like a few had a good time.
I should say that we eat more in the pubs than at restaurants.
Duration of trip will be no shorter than a week and possibly up to two weeks.
Where should go and what should we do as in "you haven't done this yet? are you nuts?"
Thanks, Alan
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Where ever you decide to go, don't miss Pitlochry!
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Why not go full circle and start with Pitlochry, visit all that it has to offer and then head west to Glencoe for the amazing scenery, it really is a must see if you've never been there before.
Then go up north to the Cairngorms National Park where you can visit distilleries such as The Glenlivet, Balmenach and Dalwhinnie! Not to forget the picturesque scenic drive. From experience i can say it is an amazing drive and everybody should do it in their lifetime.
Finally, if your wife's uncle is a fan of golf, whether he still plays or not, you simply cannot miss the home of golf itself, St. Andrews! It really is a must-see for any golf fan and if your wife's uncle hasn't been there before I'm sure he would really appreciate it being on the itinerary!
Does this sound alright to you?
Let me know what you think!
I would love to see St Andrews. I would love to play it too but I have too much Scottish in me to pay the price they want.
-Andrew Carnegie, Scottish industrialist and philanthropist
Not all the stereotypes are true
Anyway, I hope your trip goes well. Are you planning to do it by car or by public transport?
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Spoots - we will rent a car. I drove last time two times. It takes about a day for me to get off the left edge of the road and then I am fine. That 2nd to 3rd shift seems to get me. I go from 2nd to 5th a bit.
Driving from Pitlochry to Glencoe, the best route is probably via Aberfeldy, Loch Tay, Killin, Crianlarich and Bridge of Orchy.
Then, to continue on to the Cairngorms, travel north through Ballachulish, Corran, Fort William, Spean Bridge and Roybridge. When you get to the junction, it's left for Newtonmore and right for Dalwhinnie - after Dalwhinnie you can always head to Newtonmore on the A9.
The grand drive down from Grantown to Blairgowrie via Tomintoul, Cock Bridge and Braemar is what I think @VisitScotlandLiam is referring to. Then, from Blairgowrie you go through Coupar Angus, Dundee, Newport-on-Tay and Leuchars to St Andrews.
Hope that helps
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As far as airports. is Perth the closest international airport? Or would that be Edinburgh?
One a larger scale to the Ceres games, Bridge of Allan Highland Games near Stirling are held the week before the World Pipe Band Championships.
The Crieff Highland Gathering is a cracking wee games too.
All of these games are not far from Pitlochry (assuming this is where you choose to base yourselves).
Here is the link for the full programme of events across Scotland.
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Pitlochry was great. Little touristy but the locals were very nice. We even lawn bowled one afternoon. Great fun. We then watched them show how it is really done a couple of afternoons.
We did Blair Castle, Aberfeldy and Edradour distillery, Red deer center, Drummond Castle gardens, Scone Castle, and a lot of little town pubs for lunch. We stuck to the back roads mostly. I did all of the driving and only pooped my pants a couple times as we met lorries at some tight corners. I wish I had my MINI instead of the Citroen minivan thing that had a bad 3rd gear.
The food was excellent everywhere. The Pitlochry area haggis was not as livery as the Inverness haggis I had before. I really liked the Pitlochry haggis.
now back to reality....
Drummond Gardens at this time of year are really lovely too. The Deer Centre is also a really great place to visit.
So when are you coming back? haha
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Go on at least one distillery tour. Does not really matter which unless you have a favorite.
Go lawn bowling at the local club...sounds corny but it was a lot of fun and you get to meet the locals in a relaxed setting.
stay in a small town. People are so friendly it is amazing.
If you are a golfer, you have to visit St Andrews. However, play the smaller courses. Less crowded and more fun.
pick a castle. Scone Palace was really pretty but I kind of liked Braemar the best.
Try the local dish. It will be delicious.
The falconry was very, very cool. Not what I expected. It was on another level better than I expected. I do not know if they are all like Elite Falconry but that was one day I will not forget.
Elite Falconry are hard to match. I have seen their displays many times at various events. Their staff are friendly and certainly know their stuff.
I live close to Scone palace and it certainly is a bonnie place to visit. I think I love to gardens best though.
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