stannseniors
Registered User
Posts: 65
(12/18/03 11:49 am)

Ireland/Scotland

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As much as we want to go to Ireland again next year - we are talking about going to Scotland then to Ireland the next trip. Is there a good site for Scotland info? How difficult is it to do both?

Anita
Unregistered User
(12/18/03 12:20 pm)

Scotland

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I am also thinking of visiting Scotland next year, but haven't done too much research yet. Try the website for the Scottish tourist board:

www.visitscotland.com

You can take a ferry from Scotland to Northern Ireland pretty easily, I think Scotland is only about 15 miles away at that point.

Michele Erdvig
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Posts: 1988
(12/18/03 5:59 pm)

Ireland & Scotland

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Hi stannseniors,

The last time I visited Scotland was pre-computer so I didn't do any research on the Internet. Unless you have a lot of vacation time, I would recommend doing either Scotland or Ireland not both. Anita has given you a good starting point. In Scotland if the weather is good and you have the time the Isle of Skye can't be beat.

Michele

wojazz3
Registered User
Posts: 324
(12/19/03 5:12 pm)
 
Re: Ireland/Scotland

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Hi stannseniors:

I agree with Michele on the one or the other point. There is so much to see in either country. Also agree that the Isle of Skye is a wonderful place to visit. I have a favorite B&B on the east coast that sits on a cliff and the edge of a wildlife sancuary and looks out over the North Sea. Woodston Fishing Station it is called.

Bill

stannseniors
Registered User
Posts: 67
(12/19/03 6:02 pm)

thank you

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Thanks for the help - i feel like a traitor talking about Scotland on this site - lol

Michele Erdvig
ezOP
Posts: 1994
(12/21/03 12:17 am)

Scotia

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Hi stannseniors,

Don't feel like a traitor! Actually Ireland and Scotland have had very close ties in the past. In fact Ireland used to be called Scotia and Scotland was called Scotia Minor. That was when the Irish had the upper hand (long, long ago). (Scotia = Scotland). Enjoy your trip to Scotland but then come back to Ireland.

Michele

Twanda
Registered User
Posts: 7
(12/22/03 3:01 am)

Re: Ireland/Scotland

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I'm so happy that you are going to Scotland! We went in September, 2001, and it is the BEST. There is a beautiful fishing village called Oban on the western coast. Lots of castles all around it. I recommend the Highlands. The steam train trip from Fort William to Mallig is breathtaking! We did self-catering at Torren Cottages. They filmed Happy Potter very close to there. What time of year are you going? In July and August there are all sorts of highland games and festivals. We missed those, but went to a restaurant in Oban called McTavish's Kitchens. They have wonderful Scottish music and dancing. The food isn't great, but it is tasty. It's very touristy, but worth it. People from all over Europe were there when we visited. We also went to Skye, but I have to disagree about it's beauty. We were only there on a day trip, so I'm sure we missed so much. To me it was just too austere. We're going to Ireland and Scotland this summer, and I'm SOOOOO excited. Another castle not to miss is Kilchurn. And don't forget Doune. Oh, and take lots of money! It seems to me that Scotland is somewhat pricier than Ireland, probably because they accept BPS rather than Euros. (I think). Oh! Torren Cottages has some ruins from the MacDonald Clan that were murdered by the Campbells. While I was walking in the woods there I was taking pictures because it seemed like a magical, beautiful place. When I had them developed, I found that I photographed what I think is a ghost of one of the murdered MacDonalds.Well, this just sort of rambled on and on. Anyway, don't feel a bit traitorous. Oh, a website you might try is www.electricscotland.com. It's a good place to start, and they have lots of links.