SCOTLAND - your recommendations?

[MattBackHome]

31 years on this miserable turd of a planet and I've never visited SCOTLAND. Shameful, I know, but its something I'm deigning to put right this summer with a ROAD TRIP, accompanied by my lovely lady. So I'm looking to the received wisdom of NSC for your Scottish highlights & recommendations.

I want to see a LOCH, and I want to see the HIGHLANDS. Where is the best place for truly stunning views? How much can I expect to realistically get round in a week (give or take?) What's GLASGOW like? What are the cultural, natural and edible highlights of this once proud nation?

Thanks in advance, peeps x

 

[Knightsworld]

From my limited visits to Scotland. Take the train from Perth to Inverness, one of the most scenic railway journeys I have undertaken.

 

[Notters]

Go to Skye, It's incredibly beautiful and the walking is challenging. Last time I stayed at Ben Tianavaig B & B, which was very reasonable and a short walk to lots of Fish restaurants and a great pub in Portree.

Don't try to do too much in a week, it's a surprisingly large place.

Really like Glasgow, it's a cool city.
I've gotta run now but pm me if you want any more details.

 

[Hillian1]

Fly to Inverness, hire a car and drive along Loch Ness, spectacular views.
Not to far is Glenn Affric, turn right at Drumnadrochit, you won't be disapointed if you want walks and views.

DO NOT go in summer unless you want to be eaten alive by midges, no joke, they actually have a midge forecast on telly.

 

[Amahwrang]

Never do it justice in a week

The drive from Glasgow to Glen Coe (the gateway to the highlands) is stunning, as is the drive along Loch Ness from Fort William to Inverness. The east coast around Ely has some brilliant beaches and West coast around the Applecross peninsular makes for some exciting driving especially the Beallach na bah (highest road in the u.k). As for Glasgow great city just make sure you look up and take in some of the architecture, Edinburgh is a bit more refined (in most parts). Edible highlights you might try a deep fried mars bar if you can find a chippy doing one surprisingly good! Stovies and Scotch Pies are great just don't get them from Greggs, Haggis is must if you've not tried it before, Stornaway Black Pudding and seared West Coast Scallops yum yum!

Again feel free to P.M. me but there is so much to do and see but I'm happy to give you pointers as to what we've enjoyed for the last 12 years

Cheers

 

[somerset]

Go to Skye, It's incredibly beautiful and the walking is challenging. Last time I stayed at Ben Tianavaig B & B, which was very reasonable and a short walk to lots of Fish restaurants and a great pub in Portree.

Don't try to do too much in a week, it's a surprisingly large place.

Really like Glasgow, it's a cool city.
I've gotta run now but pm me if you want any more details.

GLASGOW Its a craphole,.. full of 'wegie neds,... Perthshire and Edinburgh... great places.

 

[Trigger]

One word, ROTHESAY.

 

[ferring seagull]

GLASGOW Its a craphole,.. full of 'wegie neds,... Perthshire and Edinburgh... great places.

Think you are somewhat deluded on that.

Glasgow has all the history of Scotland, has the very best of Victorian Architecture in the UK and is the centre for culture in Scotland, eg Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera and most importantly the Scottish National Orchestra.

Glasgow is within 20 miles of Loch Lomond around which point the Highlands begin.

Don't post something you know F--- All about.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

I went to the Isle of Arran in the 70s and still reckon it was the best place I've ever been to. It's a mini Scotland. Fabualous scenery, lakes, waterfalls, river valleys. Local beers and distillery and good hospitality. They happened to feature it on the "One Show" yesterday, but in a bad light due to rain and wind. It really is a stunning place.
Isle of Arran, Scotland - Visit Arran the online guide to Arran

 

[Amahwrang]

GLASGOW Its a craphole,.. full of 'wegie neds,... Perthshire and Edinburgh... great places.

Well if it's going to get personal Edinburgh's just as full of schemies and pompous east coast twats that finish every sentence with "you know like"

Glasgow has it's down side as does every city(including Brighton) but a CRAPHOLE it aint!

 

[Amahwrang]

Think you are somewhat deluded on that.

Glasgow has all the history of Scotland, has the very best of Victorian Architecture in the UK and is the centre for culture in Scotland, eg Scottish Ballet, Scottish Opera and most importantly the Scottish National Orchestra.

Glasgow is within 20 miles of Loch Lomond around which point the Highlands begin.

Don't post something you know F--- All about.

THIS as well!

 

[Hungry Joe]

Had the best family holiday in Scotland when I was 10 and really want to go back. Thinking of taking the parents next year sometime, what are the midge months to avoid?

 

[butchy]

The problem with Scotland is....that its full of Scots!

 

[Grendel]

There's bugger all to see or do north of Inverness until you get to Orkney.

 

[happypig]

Dunnotar castle :

 

[ferring seagull]

For OP Mattbackhome

Despite what has been posted on here I reiterate, as in my PM to you, I will be happy to advise you on the highlights because Scotland, whilst being almost two thirds of the land mass of England, is worth a visit because, apart from the wonderful scenery it has the amazing reality that, by comparison with the rest of the UK (possible Wales is similar), there are far fewer cars/vehicles on the road so driving is pleasant other than obviously the major cities/centres.

Some places are off the beaten track so depends how much time you have, one week, two weeks/ four weeks not enough !

 

[Amahwrang]

There's bugger all to see or do north of Inverness until you get to Orkney.

Such sweeping statements........ What about Ulapool and Wester Ross, Wick and the Old Pulteney Distillery, A remote part of Scotland yes, but still plenty to see and do

 

[Daddies_Sauce]

Anything on here?:- Book Hotels, Accommodation, Weekend and City Breaks in Scotland | Visit Scotland

 

[ferring seagull]

There's bugger all to see or do north of Inverness until you get to Orkney.

Orkney and Shetland are something very different but, having lived in Inverness, I agree that the East coast, above Inverness is perhaps dissappointing after you get beyond Dornoch. You cannot see much from the road, although there are spectacular cliffs hundreds of feet high if you wish to stop and investigate. But that is talking about the road up the north side only but the West and North West Coasts and the Islands are truly fantastic with the most magnificent scenery imaginable.

 

[Seagulls over Lewes]

Looking out at Elgol (Isle of Skye) harbour taken last year.



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