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Thoughts on Scotland road trip.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:52 am
Posted on 2/27/23 at 8:52 am
Looking at anther cheap Euro trip. Round trip to Edinburgh is a good price for my next vacation. I would like to see Edinburgh, Glasgow and ride up to Inverness. 7 days. Stick to Scotland or should I also see north England.
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Posted on 2/27/23 at 9:56 am to Napoleon
FWIW, the wife and I are leaving for Scotland in less than two weeks. 7 day trip excluding travel. We Will be doing Edinburgh, Inverness, and Isle of Sky. Focused itineraries at each stop. Happy to share more of our experiences after the trip.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 10:20 am to Napoleon
Stick to Scotland, skip Glasgow and head to Isle of Skye after Inverness.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 10:29 am to Napoleon
quote:Highly recommended. Did it in 2015 with a private driver (I can recommend a good service if you are interested).
Thoughts on Scotland road trip.
Looking at anther cheap Euro trip. Round trip to Edinburgh is a good price for my next vacation. I would like to see Edinburgh, Glasgow and ride up to Inverness. 7 days. Stick to Scotland or should I also see north England.
We started in Glasgow - and it was very much worth seeing. I can go into detail about specific sites if you want.
Then drove to Loch Lomond, Inverlochy Castle and on to the Isle of Sky (all while partaking of local sites and food along the way).
Sky is an incredible highlight - can provide lots of recommendations there.
Then to Loch Ness, Inverness, Culloden. Back down through Sterling and Edinboro and a day at the Border Regions.
Truly, one of the greatest trips of my life.
Which month are you anticipating? You'll want to potentially plan around the midges.
LMK, and I can possibly help you offline.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 12:31 pm to Big Scrub TX
Tell me more about the private driver. Did you rent a car at any time?
Posted on 2/27/23 at 12:35 pm to jladne3
Was mulling either scotland or Ireland but the around but the highlands looks more my speed
This post was edited on 2/28/23 at 6:21 am
Posted on 2/27/23 at 1:49 pm to S
quote:No. We decided it was just way less hectic and stressful to have a driver. I believe it was a brand new Audi A6.
Tell me more about the private driver. Did you rent a car at any time?
The driver was a true gentleman in his 50s - I think he was an engineer (retired) by training. But he drives 3 months of the year just for mad money so he and his wife can travel the rest of the year. This is to say he was wearing a suit the entire time, was extremely soft spoken and knowledgeable and was entirely flexible even though we in theory had a set itinerary.
He was able to point out extremely detailed facts about every single place we went. He knew about hidden food gems and the like.
And when visiting crowded sites, it was nice to just be dropped off right in front. Also, if tickets or other passes are required, the driver has handled it all ahead of time. And in many spots - like the Talisker Distillery - he knew people that worked there, so access was almost always better than if you had been on your own.
Posted on 2/27/23 at 2:21 pm to Napoleon
Found this 7 day itinerary that looks like a good outline.
Here’s the 7 day Scotland road trip map and route and a breakdown of the best one week Scotland road trip for first-timers:
Day 1 – Edinburgh
Day 2 – Edinburgh to Stirling to Pitlochry
Day 3 – Pitlochry to Cairngorms to Inverness
Day 4 – Inverness to Isle of Skye
Day 5 – Isle of Skye
Day 6 – Isle of Skye to Glencoe
Day 7 – Glencoe to Loch Lomond to Edinburgh
Here’s the 7 day Scotland road trip map and route and a breakdown of the best one week Scotland road trip for first-timers:
Day 1 – Edinburgh
Day 2 – Edinburgh to Stirling to Pitlochry
Day 3 – Pitlochry to Cairngorms to Inverness
Day 4 – Inverness to Isle of Skye
Day 5 – Isle of Skye
Day 6 – Isle of Skye to Glencoe
Day 7 – Glencoe to Loch Lomond to Edinburgh
Posted on 2/28/23 at 4:27 am to Big Scrub TX
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driver (I can recommend a good service if you are interested).
Well, don't hold back. Recommend away.
Posted on 2/28/23 at 9:34 am to Napoleon
That seems like a good itinerary but would suggest going to St. Andrews in there as well, might need to add another day.
Posted on 2/28/23 at 12:06 pm to jbgleason
quote:These are small, private companies. I'd prefer to do it via separate email.
Well, don't hold back. Recommend away.
Posted on 2/28/23 at 12:07 pm to TigerAlumni2010
I still think avoiding Glasgow is a mistake. For one thing, you can tour both the Celtic and Rangers soccer facilities. You also have the Clydesdales and plenty of other sites. Glasgow is a very green and lovely city despite its reputation as being so industrial.
Posted on 2/28/23 at 12:18 pm to Napoleon
quote:Well-done
Was mulling either scotland or Ireland
A "Mull" in Scotland is a promontory or a headland.
I'm watching this thread too, I've got a two week trip coming to Scotland in August.
I've got to be in Edinburgh for three days of it.
I'll spend one or two days in Speyside and possibly fly to Orkney for a day from Inverness to see Scapa Flow et al.
I'm uncertain about the rest of the itinerary. Probably Skye as well.
Have a great trip and thanks for any recommendations.
Posted on 2/28/23 at 1:41 pm to soccerfüt
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August
I strongly urge you to do at least some planning around midges.
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Midge endurance test lol
This post was edited on 2/28/23 at 1:50 pm
Posted on 2/28/23 at 3:22 pm to soccerfüt
quote:
I've got to be in Edinburgh for three days of it.
Real Mary King's Close tour. 60 to 90 minutes and completely worth it. I loathe organized tours but this was great. You will learn things about the living conditions back then that you may or may not want to know.
Order tickets now. It fills up.
Posted on 2/28/23 at 4:08 pm to Napoleon
While I don't find Northern England that inspiring (it was Leeds in January, the last time I went FWIW), you could take the Singapore Airlines 5th freedom flight from Houston to Manchester, and take a three hour train ride to Edinburgh.
I only bring this up because the train route brings you on the edges of at least three national parks (to include an AONB, an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty." I can be hard to look at scenery when you're trying to drive. I'll be honest, it looks just like the Irish countryside (which is also fantastic), and I think the route previously posted brings you through two National Parks in Scotland, but it's a possibility.
I only bring this up because the train route brings you on the edges of at least three national parks (to include an AONB, an "Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty." I can be hard to look at scenery when you're trying to drive. I'll be honest, it looks just like the Irish countryside (which is also fantastic), and I think the route previously posted brings you through two National Parks in Scotland, but it's a possibility.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 7:21 am to Big Scrub TX
quote:Ive got a business meeting in Edinburgh and hate to not avail myself of the opportunity.
I strongly urge you to do at least some planning around midges.
I’ll potentially amend the places I visit to minimize the impact.
Thanks for the advice.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 11:32 am to soccerfüt
quote:Oh yeah, get out and get after it for sure. I'm just speaking from bitter, shameful experience where I thought I was up to the challenge unprotected.
Ive got a business meeting in Edinburgh and hate to not avail myself of the opportunity.
I’ll potentially amend the places I visit to minimize the impact.
Thanks for the advice.
Posted on 3/1/23 at 12:31 pm to Big Scrub TX
If you don’t mind me asking. You hired a driver for a week to drive you to all this places.
What does something like that cost and guessing you covered his ancillary costs?
What does something like that cost and guessing you covered his ancillary costs?
Posted on 3/1/23 at 4:34 pm to jimlsu1
I went back and looked. Keep in mind, this was 2015 - pre-inflation, but also pre
For two people:
£6245.00GBP and this included:
7 days touring with driver overnights
VIP passes to Edinburgh & Stirling Castles
Jacobite cruise including Urquhart Castle
Ferry fares to Skye
2 airport transfers
9 nights accommodation, dinners included, at 4 and 5 star hotels/BandBs.
Not included are lunches, dinners unless stated, attractions unless stated and the drivers gratuity.
For two people:
£6245.00GBP and this included:
7 days touring with driver overnights
VIP passes to Edinburgh & Stirling Castles
Jacobite cruise including Urquhart Castle
Ferry fares to Skye
2 airport transfers
9 nights accommodation, dinners included, at 4 and 5 star hotels/BandBs.
Not included are lunches, dinners unless stated, attractions unless stated and the drivers gratuity.
This post was edited on 3/2/23 at 11:32 am
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