Quote: Originally posted by thebiz on 31/7/2010
Sorry I can't do links, but have a look at the website Undiscovered Scotland, I find this invaluable. Lots of detail on all areas in Scotland.
Why stay at both Bunree and North Ledaig they are quite close to together only an hour if that apart.
Dont forget the Tablet it is a must if you like fudge but get the Loose Tablet that is weighed out DO NOT GET THE STUFF IN PACKETS that is the crap for numpty tourist and taste's nothing like Tablet.
Real tablet is yummy ymmy yummy ps the life span of tablet is a few days (goes off very quick)
Hi, Presumably you are CC members going by the itinerary, if so club book will be very handy for these sites,or satnav. you will love Bunree, right on the shore,the site entrance is on the left of a right hand bend,(Form the south, and is easy to miss) site entrance is controled by traffic lights 100yards after you go over the cattle grid,(livestock roam free) if yoy fancy a meal or a drink, there is a caravan park, (Cant remember the name),with club house just across the road from the Bunree entrance,turn left and take first entrance on right and up the stoney road to clubhouse, all welcome and, hill walkers use it as a base. Should not have read this thred as i am getting very envious. good luck you will love your tour.
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You're not unusual in trying to 'do' the Scottish Highlands in 10 days, but quite frankly, it wouldn't be for me.
You'll have to miss more than you can see, and as for what to see? Have a look on the Scottish Tourist Board's website, http://www.visitscotland.com/
Hi H+H When at the Culloden CC Site After you have done the NTS Battlefield a Must see are the Dolphins at Rosemarkie, On the Black Isle, But you have to time your visit when the tide is on the turn, If you get it right the Dolphins come right up to the water's edge. And on your way to Rosemarkie on the A832 Just befor Munlochy you can make a wish at the Clootie Well. Both are on the Web http://vimeo.com/4571901
Can I suggest that you leave Killin for another year and from Edinburgh you travel up the east coast and around to Culloden and Inverness.
Being a West Coaster I am loathed to promote the East Coast but there really are some very beautiful places over there and it would be a shame to miss all of these just to go to Killin, nice as that place also is.
Up the east and back down the west will give you a fair idea of what you can come back and explore another time.
Hi Harold+Hilda, Some good advice there about your planning, If i where to plan a trip, I would plan to work for one month of the year, and use the other eleven to tour Scotland (and not the other way about), as you would need that amount of time to see a fair bit of it. sorry have to disagree a bit with Lobey though regarding East coast promtion, im a West Coaster and love all of Scotland, North,South,East,West, though tend to tour west coast more. Some good advice on the planning though, as far to much to see in the time you have to tour, If you go to the route maps, you can type in the places you want to go to,then check them from site to site, it will give you a better idea of whats involved and distances,and time travelling between sites, But no matter what you decide to do, you will not be disappointed, as the scenery is breath takeingly beautiful. good luck with the planning.
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Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 02/8/2010
No matter how long you tour here for, there will always be parts you will just have to return to and other parts that you have still to see.
So do your tour and then come back next year and see some more.
Thanks everyone for all your thoughts and ideas. I agree with Lobeydosser I think we'll just have to do our tour, try to fit in as much as poss and return again and probably again!! At least we've got a rough plan which may alter whilst we're on the road.
We are members of the National Trust so when in Edinburgh intend to call into the NT shop and pick up a guide to the Scottish sites.
Hi Harold+Hilda, Why not phone the Scottish Tourist Information Board, tell them your intended route,and ask them to send you all the information brochures for the areas of your intended route, that way you will have a better idea of where to stay, what to see, and how long to stay, and give you a little more time to organize your trip. info at visitscotland.com
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hI GUYS Going to Scotland last week in may for 6 weeks may be longer.
Midges prob is it bad then as we are going touring most of scotland in that time or as much as we can see lol.
And what can we do about the midges. Not booked any camp as yet may use a CCC da meet for part of stay and a few CC CL'S Try to keep costs down a bit. Our towcar will be converted to LPG next month on the 17th so cheaper lol.
trying to sort it, will our tour of a life time may never get the chance to go there again.
Quote: Originally posted by LobeyDosser on 31/7/2010
Have a look at THIS website and you may be able to catch a Highland Games in your tour. This would be an excellent day out.
added that to my tour in may this yr, seen it on tv not as good i bet lol. be ar bridge of arran on the 23rd ar ccc da meet for a few days on way home
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
Topic: Scotland - first tour, help/advice
trying to sort it, will our tour of a life time may never get the chance to go there again.
