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Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Jimbo » 29 Jun 2013, 13:54

For a week in July. Gotta know if it is a good idea. Hotels are filling up fast.
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Diamond Dog » 29 Jun 2013, 13:58

I think you'll find Nessie caused the Lockerbie disaster, to save you time.
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Postby Seymore Porn » 29 Jun 2013, 15:32

If you stray outside of the cities, you'll need insect repellent for the midges. Midges aside, we have one of the most beautiful countries in the world AND it's compact, you can see a lot in a week. Base yourself in Glasgow and you can see a lot in a day PLUS you have the added attraction of buying me a pint. :P
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Bungo the Mungo » 29 Jun 2013, 15:36

Seymore Porn wrote:we have one of the most beautiful countries in the world


True.

Get to the islands.

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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Jimbo » 29 Jun 2013, 15:46

Seymore Porn wrote: Base yourself in Glasgow and you can see a lot in a day PLUS you have the added attraction of buying me a pint. :P


Thinking Edinburgh and the only place available online is a 600 year old castle/hotel 14 miles from the city. How long is it to Glasgow? I'd love for you to buy me a brew! And my wife will want one, too. ;)
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Seymore Porn » 29 Jun 2013, 15:52

Jimbo2 wrote:
Seymore Porn wrote: Base yourself in Glasgow and you can see a lot in a day PLUS you have the added attraction of buying me a pint. :P


Thinking Edinburgh and the only place available online is a 600 year old castle/hotel 14 miles from the city. How long is it to Glasgow? I'd love for you to buy me a brew! And my wife will want one, too. ;)

Glasgow and Edinburgh are around 40 miles apart with half hourly buses and trains.
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Jimbo » 29 Jun 2013, 15:53

Seymore Porn wrote:
Jimbo2 wrote:
Seymore Porn wrote: Base yourself in Glasgow and you can see a lot in a day PLUS you have the added attraction of buying me a pint. :P


Thinking Edinburgh and the only place available online is a 600 year old castle/hotel 14 miles from the city. How long is it to Glasgow? I'd love for you to buy me a brew! And my wife will want one, too. ;)

Glasgow and Edinburgh are around 40 miles apart with half hourly buses and trains.


We will probably rent a car. 40 miles is absolutely doable. Where do more Scottish BCBers reside?
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Jimbly » 29 Jun 2013, 15:54

Look up premier inns for Edinburgh.
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Jimbo » 29 Jun 2013, 16:33

Which city is better for seeing the sights, Glasgow or Edinburgh? There are more places to stay in Glasgow.
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby jimboo » 29 Jun 2013, 17:11

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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Jimbo » 29 Jun 2013, 17:13

jimboo wrote:Aberdeen Jimbo , Aberdeen lad.


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I'll check flights!
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Bungo the Mungo » 29 Jun 2013, 17:15

Jimbo2 wrote:Which city is better for seeing the sights, Glasgow or Edinburgh? There are more places to stay in Glasgow.


Edinburgh without a doubt.

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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Hugh » 29 Jun 2013, 17:39

Jimbo2 wrote:
Seymore Porn wrote: Base yourself in Glasgow and you can see a lot in a day PLUS you have the added attraction of buying me a pint. :P


Thinking Edinburgh and the only place available online is a 600 year old castle/hotel 14 miles from the city. How long is it to Glasgow? I'd love for you to buy me a brew! And my wife will want one, too. ;)


What's the name of the hotel?

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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Jimbo » 29 Jun 2013, 18:07

Hugh wrote:
Jimbo2 wrote:
Seymore Porn wrote: Base yourself in Glasgow and you can see a lot in a day PLUS you have the added attraction of buying me a pint. :P


Thinking Edinburgh and the only place available online is a 600 year old castle/hotel 14 miles from the city. How long is it to Glasgow? I'd love for you to buy me a brew! And my wife will want one, too. ;)


What's the name of the hotel?


Balmule --- but now I see there is only one room left. A whole bunch of others are all booked.
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Count Machuki » 29 Jun 2013, 18:09

Diamond Dog wrote:I think you'll find Nessie caused the Lockerbie disaster, to save you time.


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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Hugh » 29 Jun 2013, 18:19

Jimbo2 wrote:
Balmule --- but now I see there is only one room left. A whole bunch of others are all booked.


I'd be pretty surprised if you couldn't get something in Edinburgh. I'll PM some ideas later.

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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Six String » 29 Jun 2013, 18:37

If you don't mind me asking, why such an urgent trip? I'm going in September and I hope the midges of completed their life cycle by then, especially spending several days on Islay.
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby der nister » 29 Jun 2013, 18:57

Six String wrote:If you don't mind me asking, why such an urgent trip?


Jimbo needs to be in place
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Rory Bellows » 29 Jun 2013, 19:38

When in July Jimbo ? Im not here 1st 2 weeks . Glasgow or Edinburgh ok for me
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Re: Considering a week in Scotland

Postby Jimbo » 29 Jun 2013, 23:45

Six String wrote:If you don't mind me asking, why such an urgent trip?


I found out my school's summer vacation schedule yesterday and the middle of July is best. I will need to go back for summer camp duties in Aug.

A big but has arisen. As the Scots say, my plans and this thread may be moot, man. Just before going to sleep about five hours ago my wife and I were talking and she will be going into the hospital in Aug for an operation and we may not have the money for a trip, certainly not one I envision with a funky old hotel and a rent-a-Mini Cooper, not to mention buying many rounds for my haggis-munching BCB friends. Thanks especially to Hugh for your PM with all those recommendations.

We still may go but my boner for Scotland is receding and uh, gee, this has never happened before. :oops:
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