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Question 1. Regarding Perth and Dunfermline. Question 2. Regarding Wigtown. [more inside]
posted by janey47 around Scotland at 6:05 PM - 5 answers

MeFi has some fab posts on this topic, so for now limiting this request to ideas around a proposed Edinburgh to Skye route over, say, a 10-day period in a shoulder month like May or September. We are two open-minded active outdoorsy women who want a balance of quirk, adventure and comfort. Plenty of mindblowing scenery a must. [more inside]
posted by AnOrigamiLife around Scotland at 2:19 PM - 10 answers

I am going to be visiting Scotland this May, and I’m trying to decide whether to spend a week in Edinburgh or in Glasgow. Thoughts? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects around Scotland at 10:14 AM - 17 answers

Two people, one day, Edinburgh. What to do? [more inside]
posted by sailoreagle around City of Edinburgh, Scotland at 12:40 PM - 10 answers

I have to run an hour-long training session tomorrow from 17:30-18:30 UK time. Originally, I was going to do this from home, but since it was scheduled, I've been booked (by work) to go to Edinburgh. Is there anywhere within half an hour of Waverley Station where I could join a Zoom call for an hour, at this hour (17:30-18:30) specifically? [more inside]
posted by obliquicity around City of Edinburgh, Scotland at 1:45 AM - 6 answers

How to transfer two people from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) on the Monday after Easter? [more inside]
posted by amf around Scotland at 2:32 PM - 9 answers

I've read the other asks on visiting Scotland and they're all really helpful, but I have a few snowflakey queries about Edinburgh-- lodging, food, and transportation related. [more inside]
posted by janey47 around City of Edinburgh, Scotland at 12:42 PM - 19 answers

Let's all just continue doing Scotland travel advice! We are visiting the country in October: spending a few days in Edinburgh, then riding a fancy train, then upon disembarking would like to stay out in a cottage or castle for a couple days to decompress. We do not want to rent a car so we are looking for lovely locations within an hour or two train/bus/ferry ride from Edinburgh. [more inside]
posted by BlackLeotardFront around Scotland at 11:59 AM - 10 answers

One week in Scotland in early May - advice on proposed itinerary and activity and food suggestions? [more inside]
posted by latkes around Scotland at 8:36 PM - 15 answers

My partner and I are planning to head to Scotland for our honeymoon at some point and we love the idea of riding the Royal Scotsman. I'm curious if anyone has anything to share or advise on this, be it which tour to take, timing, or setting expectations. To be clear at the outset we know it is expensive! [more inside]
posted by BlackLeotardFront around Scotland at 11:47 AM - 5 answers

I stayed with my partner at an Airbnb last week on vacation. On the day we left the host messaged me claiming someone on their property had seen an "unauthorised third person" leaving on the day we checked out, and is now attempting to charge us an extra fee for this person via Airbnb's dispute service. There was no third person, but I can't prove that. Looking for advice on how to proceed. [more inside]
posted by terretu around Scotland at 7:25 AM - 13 answers

My husband and I are looking forward soon to 10 days in the UK, 7 of which will be in Scotland. Is there anything roughly equivalent to London's travelcard in Glasgow, Edinburgh, or the greater area? How can I get the most out of our transport budget? [more inside]
posted by droomoord around Scotland at 8:45 AM - 7 answers

My father-in-law has generously offered to pay for a family reunion in Edinburgh in July. While he's footing the bill for the flights and accommodations in Edinburgh, we thought we would try to extend the trip on either end and wanted some advice about how to make this all work. [more inside]
posted by Missense Mutation around Scotland at 1:09 PM - 6 answers

Let's pretend I'm actually going on my belated honeymoon in May even though it seems deeply implausible. How do I get from one thing to another, and what are the things? [more inside]
posted by babelfish around Scotland at 7:33 AM - 16 answers

I'm a fully vaccinated citizen of the USA. I'm planning on a trip to Scotland, where the self-isolation rules have recently been lifted, and where the definition of a "vaccinated" person have been updated to include those vaccinated in the USA. But it still seems that I have some protocols to follow, involving taking a test on and before Day 2. My questions center around this process. [more inside]
posted by avoision around Scotland at 5:56 PM - 8 answers

We'll be visiting Glasgow very soon and would love any ideas for interesting, unusual, or not-to-be-missed sights, spots, or activities. [more inside]
posted by quantum around Glasgow, Scotland at 8:04 AM - 19 answers

What's a good strategy for exploring Edinburgh when accidentally there during the Fringe? Definitely going to take in some festival offerings, but that's not why we're visiting, and we don't want it to take over our trip. [more inside]
posted by scarylarry around Edinburgh, Scotland at 11:43 AM - 15 answers

We're looking for a vacation rental on Islay some time later in the summer - what's the best way to find one? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot around Scotland at 6:29 AM - 8 answers

I'm heading to Scotland for vacation in May for about 10 days. What are the best things to see, eat, and do? [more inside]
posted by Special Agent Dale Cooper around Scotland at 6:51 AM - 22 answers

I'm going on a cruise around Scotland in May with some friends and we are looking for fun things to do on our Kirkwall and Stornoway stops. [more inside]
posted by BigVACub around Scotland at 5:39 AM - 4 answers