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re: Scotland in Early June
Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:33 am to HogPharmer
Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:33 am to HogPharmer
Great pics and info. Thanks!
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Posted on 12/17/24 at 7:38 am to b-rab2
And after discussing an entire trip to Germany (thank you to those that commented in that thread), we switch to London/Edinburgh about 10 minutes later.
Following for Edinburgh tips!
Following for Edinburgh tips!
Posted on 12/17/24 at 2:00 pm to RummelTiger
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This post was edited on 12/19/24 at 7:53 pm
Posted on 12/17/24 at 3:30 pm to RummelTiger
Thanks for the tips guys. We're starting to plan our trip!
Posted on 1/6/25 at 10:31 am to b-rab2
Update:
We're flying into Edinburgh and spending 4 days. We will then head north to Inverness for another 3-4 days and then fly to dublin for 2 days before heading home. I've secured a nice Airbnb for Edinburgh but still working on Inverness lodging. Any suggestions would be helpful. 4 couples.
We're flying into Edinburgh and spending 4 days. We will then head north to Inverness for another 3-4 days and then fly to dublin for 2 days before heading home. I've secured a nice Airbnb for Edinburgh but still working on Inverness lodging. Any suggestions would be helpful. 4 couples.
Posted on 1/6/25 at 4:51 pm to Crucial Taunt
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The weather is terrible though. We went in August and it barely got to 60 and was windy and on/off rain the whole time so be prepared.
A nice changeup from swampass summer weather
My mom is from Edinburgh and goes back every few summers to see family. Usually in August but June weather can be decent.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 6:39 am to Tree_Fall
quote:Seconded
but I prefer Aberdeen the main port for North Sea oil & gas activity. Visit the Maritime Museum... great exhibit about Piper-Alpha disaster...(aka How everything did go bad on an offshore platform).
I stayed in Dufftown (about 50 miles due West of Aberdeen) but just over an hour SE from Inverness.
There are several hotels nearby.
It’s in the middle of Speyside (the Scotch Whiskey center of the Universe) but there’s other things to experience besides distilleries. Elgin is 20 miles North (significant for its Cathedral (Scotland Heritage Link), and the coastal areas from Cullen to Banff are interesting. 40 miles South is Aviemore which is the terminus for the Speyside Steam Railway (Link) which is a good time.
The Cairngorms Park is nearby to Aviemore as well for hiking.
This post was edited on 1/7/25 at 6:41 am
Posted on 1/7/25 at 8:57 am to soccerfüt
I stayed in Inverurie, which is a wee bit north of Aberdeen. Like Dufftown, I place this village in the middle of the Whiskey tour [Speyside] and the Castle tours. I had to work there for a few weeks and then used it as a base.
I found using a small town or village as a base, but central to an area, very enjoyable. The folk in these places are very friendly and helpful; more so than large cities. I stayed at the Strathburn Inn if that is any help.
You mentioned being there in June. The heather will not be in bloom, since that is late summer; however, the Broome will be magnificent. The locals call it Broome, not the English word for the bright yellow flowered, prickly bush.
Whatever you do, have a great time.
I found using a small town or village as a base, but central to an area, very enjoyable. The folk in these places are very friendly and helpful; more so than large cities. I stayed at the Strathburn Inn if that is any help.
You mentioned being there in June. The heather will not be in bloom, since that is late summer; however, the Broome will be magnificent. The locals call it Broome, not the English word for the bright yellow flowered, prickly bush.
Whatever you do, have a great time.
Posted on 1/7/25 at 10:51 am to SagesSon
I was in Edinburgh in Sept of '23. Perfect weather. Was too hot really. The only day that was iffy was my trip to the airport on last day.
Did the basic stuff mentioned in town plus Roslyn and day trip to St. Andrews. Thought I was in shape until I went up the crag and Arthur's seat.
As was mentioned, hotels were HIGH. I stayed in an inn in East Linton. Took a 20 minute bus into town. there's rail service there now. then a few nights in the Leith area of Eburgh. looks sketchy but lots of seemingly well to do young adults walking about. (the bus driver said that's where Trainspotting was set, if that's a clue)
my daughter was there the year before and did the Loch Ness tour and the Harry Potter train and then went on to Skye. pretty sure they rented a car. Skye landscapes were amazing.
Did the basic stuff mentioned in town plus Roslyn and day trip to St. Andrews. Thought I was in shape until I went up the crag and Arthur's seat.
As was mentioned, hotels were HIGH. I stayed in an inn in East Linton. Took a 20 minute bus into town. there's rail service there now. then a few nights in the Leith area of Eburgh. looks sketchy but lots of seemingly well to do young adults walking about. (the bus driver said that's where Trainspotting was set, if that's a clue)
my daughter was there the year before and did the Loch Ness tour and the Harry Potter train and then went on to Skye. pretty sure they rented a car. Skye landscapes were amazing.
This post was edited on 1/7/25 at 10:55 am
Posted on 1/7/25 at 6:48 pm to b-rab2
I’ll throw out Gleneagles for a few days post Edinburgh. It’s amazing, I didn’t want to leave. Whether you’re in to golf, shooting (though that’d be too early for bird season), hiking, whatever, it’s got it. Surrounding area is amazingly pretty. Has the only 2 Michelin star restaurant in Scotland, main dining room (drawing a blank on the name, I’ll have to look at some pictures.) was fantastic too. Can’t recommend it enough. In fact, we’re tentatively planning on going back late this fall, working around UGA’s home schedule, to go bird hunting. Hunting grouse in Scotland is very much a bucket list item for me.
Posted on 1/10/25 at 11:36 am to Tree_Fall
quote:I like the west coast so much better. I always tell people to stretch to get to Skye if they can.
but I prefer Aberdeen
Posted on 1/11/25 at 6:55 am to b-rab2
Fly into Edinburgh.
3-4 nights in Edinburgh- I used Points for the Waldorf at the bottom of the hill next to the Castle but plenty of great places.
Overnight visit to St. Andrews is worth it if you have time. Only and hour from Edinburgh by train as a side trip and then back to Edinburgh.
Train to Pitlochry for hiking, golf, outdoors. Craigatin House for lodging was perfect to explore the town. 2 nights. Then train to Inverness.
At least two nights in Inverness. I think we stayed at Kings Mill. Nothing special but nice enough and easy to get around town for dinner and drinks. We did a Battle of Culloden tour (1/2 day) and hired a driver for Loch Ness on another day with a distillery visit. Good restaurants at night. Found some great live music. Train to Isle of Skye if you like outdoors.
Isle of Skye. It will be cool with some rain in June. We went in August and still had a cold rainy day or two. Portree is the largest town with limited restaurants and night life. Rent a car on the island. Spend 2-3 days exploring. Great seafood, a few distilleries as I recall, and amazing hikes/scenery.
No train station on the island. Train station is in Kyle Lochlash. You will take the Kyle line from Inverness and ride is scenic and beautiful. Grab the rental car at the train station and drive over the bridge to the island. Amazing couple of days.
Afterwards, turn in rental car. Ferry to Malaig and take train to Fort William.
Fort William is only one overnight stay in a B&B. The only reason to do this is to switch trains and take the Jacobite steam train (Harry Potter train and awesome Viaduct) to Glasgow. I would limit Glasgow to 2 nights. Fairly average modern city IMO. Fly out of Glasgow.
3-4 nights in Edinburgh- I used Points for the Waldorf at the bottom of the hill next to the Castle but plenty of great places.
Overnight visit to St. Andrews is worth it if you have time. Only and hour from Edinburgh by train as a side trip and then back to Edinburgh.
Train to Pitlochry for hiking, golf, outdoors. Craigatin House for lodging was perfect to explore the town. 2 nights. Then train to Inverness.
At least two nights in Inverness. I think we stayed at Kings Mill. Nothing special but nice enough and easy to get around town for dinner and drinks. We did a Battle of Culloden tour (1/2 day) and hired a driver for Loch Ness on another day with a distillery visit. Good restaurants at night. Found some great live music. Train to Isle of Skye if you like outdoors.
Isle of Skye. It will be cool with some rain in June. We went in August and still had a cold rainy day or two. Portree is the largest town with limited restaurants and night life. Rent a car on the island. Spend 2-3 days exploring. Great seafood, a few distilleries as I recall, and amazing hikes/scenery.
No train station on the island. Train station is in Kyle Lochlash. You will take the Kyle line from Inverness and ride is scenic and beautiful. Grab the rental car at the train station and drive over the bridge to the island. Amazing couple of days.
Afterwards, turn in rental car. Ferry to Malaig and take train to Fort William.
Fort William is only one overnight stay in a B&B. The only reason to do this is to switch trains and take the Jacobite steam train (Harry Potter train and awesome Viaduct) to Glasgow. I would limit Glasgow to 2 nights. Fairly average modern city IMO. Fly out of Glasgow.
Posted on 1/11/25 at 8:27 am to Tree_Fall
Great info, thanks.
Posted on 1/11/25 at 8:29 am to HogPharmer
That Abbey looks incredible.
Posted on 1/11/25 at 2:45 pm to ericberryistheman
quote:1 - Talisker
a few distilleries as I recall
Posted on 1/11/25 at 2:47 pm to zippyputt
I would underscore the seafood recommendations. It's perhaps not what one automatically associates with Scotland, but it is plentiful. Fresh haddock, scallops, etc. at all times. Go into small, local restaurants and they often have just pulled it out of the water.
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