Where's good to Visit in Scotland ?
02 March 2005, 02:18 PM
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Where's good to Visit in Scotland ?
Fed up with work so having next week off. Thought I'd take advantage of this fine weather we're having at the moment and head upto Scotland with the dog (4 legged variety before anyone takes offence).
Anyone got any recommendations of where to visit, stay, wear out dog ? Thought I'd squeeze in Ben Nevis and Mull but other than that ... ??
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Anyone got any recommendations of where to visit, stay, wear out dog ? Thought I'd squeeze in Ben Nevis and Mull but other than that ... ??
Adam.
02 March 2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by eClaire
Can your dog ski? 
Looks like Aviemore and the Cairngorms need to go on the list !
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02 March 2005, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sti-04!!
Aviemore for me as well, plenty of walks & scenery
Not much of the two legged variety there unless its hotel girls from sveden
Not much of the two legged variety there unless its hotel girls from sveden
02 March 2005, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Pigshed
That's the escape route planned .. does that get me though the wall ? 
My leg is better now, thanks for your concern.
02 March 2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by lightning101
I was once recommended Ferguslea park in Paisley.
I was sleeping with his wife though, so might not be that great.
I was sleeping with his wife though, so might not be that great.
'tis because the ******* steal them
02 March 2005, 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Pigshed
That's the escape route planned .. does that get me though the wall ?
02 March 2005, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by eClaire
No, but the Jim Baxter memorial bridge will get you over it
Looks like I'll be a week early for Knockhill, so unless I want to use my imagination ... oh no .. I'm drifting off to those Swedish hotel girls again .. what are they doing now ...
02 March 2005, 11:14 PM
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Couple of my favourites include the Road to the Isles - which always gets rave reviews - plenty of options up that way too. If you're heading anywhere near there, stop at the Clachaig Inn near Glencoe for a spot of lunch and a pint.
Pass of the Cattle near Applecross is a 'once in a lifetime' route, and if you're looking for inspiration and some of the scenery you might see, you could do worse than have a look here
Enjoy! And we expect a write up on your return!
Pass of the Cattle near Applecross is a 'once in a lifetime' route, and if you're looking for inspiration and some of the scenery you might see, you could do worse than have a look here
Enjoy! And we expect a write up on your return!
02 March 2005, 11:21 PM
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I'll second Applecross, and of course, the Applecross Inn for lunch.
Great twisty alpine style ascent on the Bealach nam Bo to get there.....
"The Bealach nam Bo is the highest pass in Scotland at 626m (2053 feet ) above sea level.**The road incorporates a number of hairpin bends and is unsuitable for learner drivers, caravans or those of a nervous disposition."
...it even has a sign at the bottom stating "unsuitable for learners"
Great twisty alpine style ascent on the Bealach nam Bo to get there.....
"The Bealach nam Bo is the highest pass in Scotland at 626m (2053 feet ) above sea level.**The road incorporates a number of hairpin bends and is unsuitable for learner drivers, caravans or those of a nervous disposition."
...it even has a sign at the bottom stating "unsuitable for learners"
03 March 2005, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by imlach
I'll second Applecross, and of course, the Applecross Inn for lunch.
Great twisty alpine style ascent on the Bealach nam Bo to get there.....
"The Bealach nam Bo is the highest pass in Scotland at 626m (2053 feet ) above sea level.**The road incorporates a number of hairpin bends and is unsuitable for learner drivers, caravans or those of a nervous disposition."
...it even has a sign at the bottom stating "unsuitable for learners"
Great twisty alpine style ascent on the Bealach nam Bo to get there.....
"The Bealach nam Bo is the highest pass in Scotland at 626m (2053 feet ) above sea level.**The road incorporates a number of hairpin bends and is unsuitable for learner drivers, caravans or those of a nervous disposition."
...it even has a sign at the bottom stating "unsuitable for learners"
.. Just checked the weather, doesn't look like it's going to be worth putting the snow tyres on .. 
onder2: .. Just out of curiosity, anyone know if 16" wheels (left over from my Outback) fit on an '03 WRX ? Haven't got round to trying them yet ... Sure a write up will follow
maybe even with some piccy's .. of erm .. hills ...
03 March 2005, 09:21 AM
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Clachaig Inn near Glencoe is excellent - well worth staying the night (ring and find out which night they have a live band on) - terrific driving and scenery up there.
(random) things worth visiting:
Edinburgh - castle, vaults, national museum
Stirling - the old prison (castle next to it is average, but the prison is terrific, with live actors)
Loch Lomond - is worth a quick trip but more fun if you have a friend with a boat....
Loch Fyne - wonderful, scenery, oyster bar (try the cullen skink), Inverary next door has a good castle and another prison with actors
Isle of Skye - loads to do here (walking, seal watching, great local beer etc) - but it's a long way (c3 hours north of Glasgow)
Blair Castle (luckily nothing to do with our plastic PM) is pretty good
Culzean Castle is excellent and a great day out (lots outside if the weather is good)
Inverness is nice for an evening - good pubs and a bit of a European feel to it
Likewise St Andrews is very pleasant
(random) things worth visiting:
Edinburgh - castle, vaults, national museum
Stirling - the old prison (castle next to it is average, but the prison is terrific, with live actors)
Loch Lomond - is worth a quick trip but more fun if you have a friend with a boat....
Loch Fyne - wonderful, scenery, oyster bar (try the cullen skink), Inverary next door has a good castle and another prison with actors
Isle of Skye - loads to do here (walking, seal watching, great local beer etc) - but it's a long way (c3 hours north of Glasgow)
Blair Castle (luckily nothing to do with our plastic PM) is pretty good
Culzean Castle is excellent and a great day out (lots outside if the weather is good)
Inverness is nice for an evening - good pubs and a bit of a European feel to it
Likewise St Andrews is very pleasant
03 March 2005, 09:38 AM
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We regularly go up there.
Generally want to get to the highlands as quickly as possible, so go up through Stirling, Glen Coe, Fort William. From there a very excellent circular route is left down the road to Mallaig, ferry to Skye, up Skye and back accross bridge then turn left again to drive past Applecross, take crazy windy pass up but come all the way around the coast north of applecross back. Then can go up towards Gairloch and Ullapool before heading to Inverness. Come down the east side of Loch Ness to Fort Augustus and turn left at Spean Bridge to cut accross to A9 for a quick exit.
It's all amazing, another great drive is north of Fort william turn left at Invergarry and head for Skye..stunning.
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Generally want to get to the highlands as quickly as possible, so go up through Stirling, Glen Coe, Fort William. From there a very excellent circular route is left down the road to Mallaig, ferry to Skye, up Skye and back accross bridge then turn left again to drive past Applecross, take crazy windy pass up but come all the way around the coast north of applecross back. Then can go up towards Gairloch and Ullapool before heading to Inverness. Come down the east side of Loch Ness to Fort Augustus and turn left at Spean Bridge to cut accross to A9 for a quick exit.
It's all amazing, another great drive is north of Fort william turn left at Invergarry and head for Skye..stunning.
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