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Seconding the Crannog Centre - it's fantastic. They've got firelighting and Neolithic tool demonstrations as well as the main Crannog house reconstruction.
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A good alternative to using Google Maps etc is to use an offline mapping app. I've used Maps.Me with great success - it will work even without a data signal, as you download the maps in advance. Plus you can bookmark places where you'd like to visit…
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Welcome @magstee!
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You're welcome!
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Actually @Cakegirl - I just figured out how to switch a discussion into a Q&A, I missed the option in my admin menu. That's now set up as a Q&A for you!
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Hello all! @Cakegirl - there isn't a way to change the type of a discussion after it's posted I'm afraid. However, I've deleted your original post (as it didn't have any responses yet) so you can repost it as a Question discussion. @Zubenelgenubi …
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Samantha_Grant said: The Moor of Rannoch Hotel by Rannoch Station is an excellent digital detox. No WIFI, phone signal or TVs. My hubby wasn't convinced at first but we both loved it when we went for our wedding anniversary a couple of years …
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Here's a video I found this morning - Spectacular Scotland by Mo Thomson. It's a stunner! Definitely worth watching in high-definition if your computer can cope with it.
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@MIKEGRIST - you're welcome!
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Hi @Hayleyforson - you won't be able to post links or images until you have been a member for 1 day and have posted at least five comments. This is an anti-spam measure. You should see a notification when you become verified and you're able to post …
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Hi @Hayleyforson This will display until you click through to the very final tour box. That will then add a cookie to your computer to say that you have completed the tour. If you are accessing on a computer which is blocking cookies or from beh…
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The Antiquary down in Stockbridge also hosts a regular fiddle night on Thursdays from 8.30pm, as well as a pretty good pub quiz on Wednesdays.
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Welcome @sandra - a good place to start might be our Camping and Caravanning guide, which includes a great breakdown of the main options (tent camping, 'glamping', cabins, caravans and more) and the areas of Scotland you can get to. You might also…
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Welcome @Michèle!
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Hello @KazW8a - please stop by our Welcome Thread to say hello to the community!
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Welcome @MightyAtomKT! I believe you are our first Open Beta user to comment in the welcome thread, so you get extra points
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We stayed in some of these by the shores of Loch Tay a couple of years ago and I thought they were fantastic. Very affordable, basic but comfortable and, key for me, no wifi They were a great retreat and I'd stay there again in a heartbeat. We h…
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The hill I always hear spoken of as a good 'beginner's Munro' is Ben Arthur (AKA, the Cobbler), which is within driving distance of both Glasgow and Edinburgh, has stunning views, rugged terrain and offers a good challenge while not being too remote…
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Hi @TrashWomble - you might want to start by taking a look at our Island Hopping guide here, which covers a lot of the basics. Each of the major islands in the Outer Hebrides also has its own website with details of campgrounds and driving on the is…
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Hey folks - our closed Beta will soon be coming to an end, so we're going to close this discussion and open a new one for feedback as open Beta Community members begin to join. Thanks for your contributions and questions so far!