Vacation in Scotland

[DarQraven]

So, I'm planning to go on a one-to-two week trip to Scotland for my two-year anniversary with my GF.

I like the mental image I have of the country, I love Braveheart and I love whisky. However, now I need to find out if I should actually go there or someone else.

Anyone been there or know fun places to go to?
Any tips are welcome.

Hiking is an option, budget is slightly limited.

 

[lovebug]

Its a beautiful country, well worth a visit and very romantic. I cant understand a word they say though!! What time of year are you thinking of going?

 

[IronMonkey]

I love Braveheart

We love that the tourists love Braveheart but not for its historical accuracy.

Try here http://www.visitscotland.com/ for general information.

I love whisky.

As long as the GF is driving there are loads of visit-worthy distilleries.

http://www.scotlandwhisky.com/

http://www.visitscottishheartlands.com/whisky/tours.html

You don't say when you plan to visit but I'd suggest late April - end June as being the driest months with decent temperatures. August if you intend to visit the festival in Edinburgh (which is very worth a visit or two.)

Of the islands, Skye and Mull (with a few side trips, Iona, Staffa etc.) are big enough to support an extended stay.

Glasgow and Edinburgh are the two big cities with extensive museums and galleries but all the stunning scenery lies North and South of them (OK, Loch Lomand is to the West of Glasgow but the general point remains.

 

[lovebug]

och aye the noo, now theres a man who knows his stuff

 

[DarQraven]

We love that the tourists love Braveheart but not for its historical accuracy.

Any sane person should doubt the accuracy of any film with Mel Gibson in it

Thanks for the advice so far, I'll read up on it all.

 

[Hazel.H]

If you're planning to go further North, Deeside has loads of good hiking spots and scenery. Loch Muick, Glen Tanar, Burn o' Vat, Ballater and Braemar all have a few different routes. June - August is the warmest / driest time of year. http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=57.039639&lon=-3.197054&z=10.5&r=0&src=msl

This is worth seeing, however the surrounding area isn't as scenic or popular with tourists: http://www.geminiexplorer.co.uk/

The North-East also has plenty of stone circles and ruined castles if you're interested in that sort of thing

 

[anaemic]

I believe this is everything you need to know.

 

[toniglandyl]

I'm planning to go hiking in scotland this summer. i'm going to follow this thread closely.

 

[OO7MIKE]

I would love to go! Take photos and share stories of your findings

 

[SkaarjMaster]

I've never been to Scotland, England or Wales, but all over Ireland as I spent a school year from college over there; I elected to go to the continent on my school breaks instead. I would love to see the other side of the Giant's Causeway in Scotland and also finally make it to London as well as other British Isle stuff. I do plan on taking my wife and son to these places but it won't be anytime soon. Hope anyone going to Scotland has fun!

 

[Igoy]

...since when did BuF become a travel agents?

 

[Big-Al]

...since when did BuF become a travel agents?

we get around

 

[KaL976]

So, I'm planning to go on a one-to-two week trip to Scotland for my two-year anniversary with my GF.

'Because I hate her & want her to leave me' - Frankie Boyle*

*didn't say that but would've if you'd asked him... probably.

 

[lovebug]

'Because I hate her & want her to leave me' - Frankie Boyle*

*didn't say that but would've if you'd asked him... probably.

Huh?! Talking from experiance?

 

[DarQraven]

Haha, we've been on trips before, already got the standard arguments out of the way

 

[m00naY]

I lived in Scotland for 9 months. Beautiful place. And wish I got to see more. I stayed in Haddington ... East Lothian. Visited a few places in the UK while there. I really like catching the bus and going to Edinburgh. Took no time to get there and tons of shopping and sight seeing. But the small town feel was great. And I loved the pubs with all the different ales on tap.

Here is a picture of St. Mary's Church in Haddington ...Really neat church. Use to be a Catholic Church but is not longer. But it is still being used to this day. Was damaged by cannon fire during a battle. And supposedly there are Witches buried the the basement.

Have a great time when you go. I know New Years is a great time to go to Scotland. But that is a little soon. Hogmanay