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Thread: Things to do in Scotland
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2018-06-10, 02:50 PM (ISO 8601)
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Things to do in Scotland
Hello everybody. I'm planning a trip to Scotland with my brother later this summer and we're looking for things to do that aren't Scotch related (we have a feeling that after 10 distilleries we'll get bored which would be tragic, also one of us has to be able to drive...)
We have the main stops already scheduled so we're looking for either historical, outdoorsy or just plain cool things to do near Glasgow, near Inverness, on Skye and on Islay (though for Islay we might just stumble from distillery to distillery for 2 days....).
So far I've got Stirling Castle, Doune Castle and hiking on Skye on the list, anything would be appreciated. Also if there are cool breweries around those locations please let me know, we're both beer aficionados but I know nothing about Scottish beer other than Scotch Ale being a thing. Finally, total shot in the dark here, but I've you've stayed at places you would recommend on that route, either airbnb or cheap hotels (we're hoping to stay under 50-60 pounds per night) that would be great.
Thanks
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2018-06-10, 03:25 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Things to do in Scotland
I've not visited Scotland myself, but I will point out that Edinburgh and Glasgow are only 45 miles apart--would those come under "near to Glasgow" and thus allow you to visit the castle and Arthur's Seat?
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2018-06-10, 05:27 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Things to do in Scotland
Maybe some advice from the "Visiting Scotland" thread:
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2018-06-10, 07:20 PM (ISO 8601)
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2018-06-17, 06:10 PM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Things to do in Scotland
I hear that Craig na Dun has some lovely traditional dancing.
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2018-06-22, 08:13 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Things to do in Scotland
Scotland is beautiful! But the climate sucks.
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2018-06-22, 08:49 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Things to do in Scotland
No, that's the midges. They suck. A lot. They suck blood.
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2018-06-22, 09:14 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Things to do in Scotland
You could always start a war with the English.
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2018-06-25, 02:13 AM (ISO 8601)
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Re: Things to do in Scotland
Better to wait a bit; the British army is planning to remove the garrison from Fort George within the next twenty years - then there will nothing to stop the highlanders from running riot!
To the OP: I've been living in Edinburgh best part of 9 months now, and I work for Historic Scotland so I've seen a few places now! 100% recommend Stirling Castle, but go on a clear day because the view is one of the best things about it. There's another historic site on the way up to the castle - a stately home called Argyll's Lodging. I've not been myself, but it's so close by it'd be easy to do both at the same time.
There's not a lot at Doune unless you're into Outlander, but the Trossachs are up that way and very beautiful. Presumably good for walking. Or you could go to Dunblane where there is a historic cathedral. You can really feel the age of the tower there.
If you're going to Inverness, I assume you're seeing Loch Ness. We've got a castle there as well, Urquhart, which I'm told is pretty good. There's also a bronze age burial near Inverness, Clava Cairns. It might be a nice change of pace. There's also a visitor centre at the Culloden battlefield but that's not one of ours so I can't vouch for its quality! Last time I went up Inverness way I stayed at the Gun Lodge in Ardersier. It might be a bit out of your way, but it was booked through work so I assume it's very cheap. Very convenient if you're going to the Fort (not sure why you'd particularly want to)!
Glasgow way, my favourite thing is Dumbarton Castle. Its a bit out of the city though. Glasgow Cathedral is very nice too.
There's lots more to do. Pitlochry is the way to go for whisky, I believe, but I'm not a drinker. The Islands are beautiful in their own way (though I've only been to Mull and Iona myself). You're driving yourselves, so watch out for single-track roads! I ended up in a ditch and had to be towed out the first time I drove on one...Lydia Seaspray by Oneris!
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