Recent Discussions — visitscotland https://community.visitscotland.com/ Tue, 05 Mar 2019 21:42:31 +0000 en Recent Discussions — visitscotland Please, tell me your point of view. https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1758/please-tell-me-your-point-of-view Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:55:38 +0000 Planning and Practicalities Soren_2006 1758@/discussions I'm from Brazil.
I'm thinking about visiting Scotland on July. My plan would be staying at a hotel in Edinburgh and take train or bus tours to Glasgow, Inverness and Aberdeen.
Do you think it is a good plan?
Is my English good?...
Thank you!

]]> Highlands Holiday ( where to start ) https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1724/highlands-holiday-where-to-start Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:06:57 +0000 Planning and Practicalities JLW 1724@/discussions
Ive been tasked with the planning of this years Holiday planning as the misses has done the last 3 years ..... 

Ive wanted to visit the Scottish Highlands for years and have suggested this, we do long walks regularly and have a working cocker spaniel named Smudge who will be with us, Ive been looking at areas like Torridon or anywhere with similar beautiful mountains and lochs, However after looking it doesn't seem to have any local pubs near by ( A necessity :smile: ) or any large villages. So basically I'm trying to get a balance of beautiful remote Highlands but with maybe a few local villages with Pubs and food near by. And of course somewhere thats dog friendly accommodation. 

We will be driving up from Ashdown Forrest, East Sussex, south east England as thats where we live, so have transport whilst up there. 

Please help as I'm going round in circles. 

thanks, 

Jordan. ]]> Driving Glencoe to Skye https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1757/driving-glencoe-to-skye Tue, 26 Feb 2019 17:22:10 +0000 Planning and Practicalities Aryah 1757@/discussions A piper’s must see? https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1756/a-piper-s-must-see Sun, 24 Feb 2019 20:37:35 +0000 Planning and Practicalities Sugar_glider1 1756@/discussions are there any bagpipe museums?
major events that we may want to schedule our trip around?
shopping centers or stores  for pipers?]]> 4 more days, but where? https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1745/4-more-days-but-where Tue, 05 Feb 2019 18:31:24 +0000 Planning and Practicalities wetwolf 1745@/discussions
The thought process so far is to spend some time near the coast.  We have found places in Arbroath, Pittenweem, and Eyemouth that look interesting.  Which would you choose and why?  Should we look elsewhere?

Thank you!]]> Best way to fly into Scotland https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1755/best-way-to-fly-into-scotland Thu, 21 Feb 2019 20:20:22 +0000 General Discussion Steelman 1755@/discussions ]]> The Ancient Brochs of Skye https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1754/the-ancient-brochs-of-skye Thu, 21 Feb 2019 11:57:30 +0000 Understanding Scotland jackcairney 1754@/discussions
Brochs date back some 2000-2500 years, so being able to see an example this intact is an opportunity not to be missed. It can be found on the Dunvegan to Sligachan road and is worth looking out for if you are in the area, people often pass it when travelling to Dunvegan Castle.  It has a small car park and there is a short walk up the hill to reach the Beag itself, it can also be viewed from the road for visitors unable to make the journey up the hill.   I'd advise to wear good walking shoes as it can be a bit muddy at times.

There are fantastic views from the Broch itself, below are a few photos I took while there. 

For map directions click here 

Has anyone else visited any Brochs or plan to?











]]> Winter Skies https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1695/winter-skies Thu, 13 Dec 2018 11:41:59 +0000 General Discussion johnmurrayjnr 1695@/discussions
Sunset is equally as beautiful also, grab a spot and watch one of nature's greatest show. It can be chilly so best warm up after with a wee dram in a cosy pub nearby ;) 

Here's a couple from recently :) 


Edinburgh


St Monans, Fife 


Dysart, Fife 

]]> where to stay near Skye / west coast? https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1753/where-to-stay-near-skye-west-coast Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:08:39 +0000 Planning and Practicalities rebeccajane1974 1753@/discussions Hi everyone and greetings from Toronto  :) 

My friend and I are planning a trip to Scotland (arriving June 9th).
We are flying to Edinburgh and will stay there for 5 days so we can explore the city, as well as take day excursions to the surrounding areas.

After that, we head to the west coast for another 5 days. 
We really want to visit Skye and any other spots that are good as day trips.

My questions are:
1) How can we get from Edinburgh to near Skye? Is there a train or bus?
2) Where should we stay for those 5 days on the west coast so it's possible to see Skye and other destinations near to it?
]]> FIRST TIME FOR GROUP OF 6 OVER 60! https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1752/first-time-for-group-of-6-over-60 Mon, 18 Feb 2019 00:03:23 +0000 Planning and Practicalities Bobo51157 1752@/discussions I looked at the "14 Day Ultimate Scotland Itinerary" and it covers everywhere I've dreamed of seeing. Not sure how to inquire about a booking, the transportation, or accommodations, etc. 
Where is a good "hub" to take day trips from? Or 2 - 3 hubs, so not packing and unpacking so much. 
Thanks for assisting!
Bo

]]> Séjour 7 jours de edinbourg à edinbourg du 07 au 14 août 19... https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1748/sejour-7-jours-de-edinbourg-a-edinbourg-du-07-au-14-aout-19 Fri, 08 Feb 2019 09:51:07 +0000 Planning and Practicalities Ludo34 1748@/discussions Merci pour vos conseils]]> what to do and see https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1684/what-to-do-and-see Sat, 01 Dec 2018 19:01:58 +0000 General Discussion wchambless 1684@/discussions Valentine's Day Plans? https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1740/valentines-day-plans Fri, 01 Feb 2019 14:45:20 +0000 General Discussion VisitScotlandLiam 1740@/discussions
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Whether it's a self catering bothy, with a hot tub you're after; or a luxurious stay in a 5-star hotel, Scotland has it all.  My girlfriend and I have been to some brilliant getaways in Scotland, our favourites were Aviemore and Dunfermline.

I know we would love to visit the Dark Skies Park in Dumfries and Galloway and we'd like to do Orkney or Shetland!

Where have you been with your other half?  Is there anywhere you'd recommend, or like to go?  Maybe you've proposed at a special spot!]]> Weather in late May https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1751/weather-in-late-may Tue, 12 Feb 2019 17:34:44 +0000 Planning and Practicalities Ranchroberts 1751@/discussions Orkney https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1744/orkney Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:40:59 +0000 Scotland's Islands Dee 1744@/discussions Thanks x]]> What's your favourite beach in Scotland? https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/833/whats-your-favourite-beach-in-scotland Mon, 10 Apr 2017 09:27:12 +0000 Scotland's Beaches VisitScotlandAmanda 833@/discussions





This weekend I took a little trip from Edinburgh (only 35 mins on the train!) to Burntisland and had the most incredible time! Not only was the weather amazing (17 degrees but felt like more) but the scenery was so picturesque as well. The water was so crystal clear and it was such a lovely and peaceful place.

What beach in Scotland should I visit next? Do you have a favourite coastal location? Show me your pics!]]> Best route https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1725/best-route Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:34:20 +0000 General Discussion Snortzie 1725@/discussions
i am Ally, new to the community . I am planning a trip to tour Scotland with my wife in June. West to east, first time

we will Start in Gourock, where my mum lives, then thinking of Oban , Skye, Inverness/ lochness, St Andrew finally Edinburgh. Approx 2 weeks. Travelling by car. Then home to West Yorkshire

any advice, places to stay ,what to visit best route, would be fanrastic

Thank you

Ally]]> Sheffield to Inverness https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1736/sheffield-to-inverness Fri, 25 Jan 2019 11:30:42 +0000 Planning and Practicalities Beckyp101 1736@/discussions Can you please recommend somewhere to stay on the way there  and on the way back. Don't want to go too far off track as it's a 7.5 hour journey and we'll have a three year old with us. 
Want to drive 3.5 - 4 hours before we stop. 
Thanks in advance ]]> Making the most of a 6 day roadtrip https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1750/making-the-most-of-a-6-day-roadtrip Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:24:57 +0000 Planning and Practicalities KJH 1750@/discussions Many thanks!]]> #HerScotland - Women's Golf Campaign https://community.visitscotland.com/discussion/1747/herscotland-womens-golf-campaign Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:14:12 +0000 Outdoors and active pursuits FullStopNextChapter 1747@/discussions
Although I don't currently play golf after volunteering at the European Championships held at Gleneagles and watching Catriona Matthews, Laura Davies, Georgia Hall and Michelle Thomson absolutely smash it I admit to taking a bit more of an interest now. 


On the other side to this I do enjoy tagging along with my other half who does play, so it kind of makes sense that I should at least give it a shot. 
There are plenty of fantastic courses all across Scotland and right here in Perthshire is no exception. 

Do you have any courses to recommend? Or maybe you know somewhere that does great lessons? 

I will keep this thread updated on my progress! Wish me luck. 

Check out the great wee video that goes with the #HerScotland campaign 




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