LeeMac

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Looks like we're spending xmas and new year over near Newtown St Boswells (10klm)
Never been to Scotland before so looking forward to it, going to make a trip to Edinburgh but where else is worth a look?

Cheers
(wont be in the scoob tho!)

The Chief

Crikey where do i start, Scotland is a lovely place. get yourself up to the Highlands, Oban, Skye is good and Gairloch. Scenery that will blow you away and you just wont get in England.

Edinburgh is brilliant you'll have a great time.

P.s. They dont hang about on those Highland roads!!!!

gingerboy

Glen Coe is worth a visit for jaw dropping scenery, Glen affric if you fancy a walk in some stunning scenery.

Loads and loads of places, Skye well worth a visit and I believe they have got rid of the toll charges over the bridge some years ago.

The only probl;em is that it is good old trek to all these places from where you are.......

GB

LeeMac

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cheers but
erm, within an hour or 2

SiPie

Lee

As you will have guessed from the previous 2 posters, Scotland doesn't start until after Perth (ie. the Highlands)

The Borders will give you rolling scenery but nothing as dramatic as further north. Nice market towns and good butcher meat and loads of pished rugby playing farmers

Enjoy

PS If you are into mountain biking then head here

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RA Dunk

if you do happen to venture up to our lovely highlands remember to stock up on octane booster first (if your taking the scoob that is) theres a severe shortage of shell garages up the west coast

SiPie

RA Dunk

well he hasnt anything to worry about then has he

tath

A good start would be not to go to the borders. Although Boswells is probably better than the surrounding towns (e.g. Galashiels needs burnt to the ground, preferably complete with inhabitants) you're better off travelling the extra 40 miles to Edinburgh.

HTH

StickyMicky

i like the scots

even the ginger ones!
we get LOADS of them in at work for some reason

GlesgaKiss

Like the ones asking you about your car?

GlesgaKiss

If you're into walking, do the grey mare's tail, near Moffat. Scotland: The Grey Mare's Tail, a waterfall near Moffat.

The borders is full of great walks and scenery. Edinburgh is a must, although so is Glasgow I would say. I'm between the two, but most of my time is spent in the Glasgow direction, and I prefer the city to Edinburgh as in my opinion there are better shops, and people with accents that don't annoy the hell out of you.

If you fancy doing both the cities: the M8 connects the two and makes travelling from one to the other quick and easy - traffic permitting: listen to the radio for info on that.

slipstream_uk

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Around Xmas and New Year it gets bloody busy up here with the skiers and snowboarders. Glen Coe and Fort William get swamped every year. In winter Glen Coe is one the most beautiful places you will ever see, so remember your camera. Just watch out for the stags they are always about on the roadside in the night and day.

Stay clear of the back roads if there is a snowfall, as most of the them dont get gritted or cleared that often. The main roads are cleared regularly so no worries there.

LeeMac

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thanks all for the info

highlands will be too far this time, got people visiting us for a few days so any distance is a non starter
unless i get out of the way and go on my own

RA Dunk

ehh WTF even us scots dont like the ginger ones

StickyMicky

i thought the ginger ones were ranked higher in scottish folklore

StickyMicky

never had a problem after that

RA Dunk

naa thats only a myth, unless they have a tartan bonnet off course

Devildog

LOL

The borders are full of market towns, Hawick & Selkirk are nice enough. The area's history is largely weaving and wollen mills. Rolling hills and lots of sheep.

Scotland Travel Guide - Holiday Ideas, Accommodation, See & Do, Attractions, Tourist Information

speedking

Perm from the following depending on your interests:

Glentress
Peebles
Kielder Forest / Reservoir / Castle
Holy Island
St. Abbs Head
Grey Mare's Tail (St. Mary's Loch)