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I'm arriving at Edinburgh airport at 7.45am on a weekday, and taking a train from Edinburgh Waverley at 1.30pm on the same day. What can I do or see in Edinburgh (including getting breakfast somewhere) and ensure I catch my train at 1.30pm? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by lizabeth around Edinburgh, Scotland at 4:10 AM - 19 answers

Any opinions on my chances of passing airport security and boarding a RyanAir flight in Edinburgh wearing a kilt with one three inch and eight two inch steal rings? [more inside]
posted by jeffburdges around Edinburgh, Scotland at 3:28 PM - 9 answers

Is it feasible to get from Edinburgh airport to Waverley Station in an hour and fifteen minutes? We're arriving on a flight from the Republic of Ireland. Perfectly happy to pay whatever is necessary. [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch around Edinburgh, Scotland at 3:30 PM - 15 answers

A friend is planning to spend six months in Glasgow and has questions about day-to-day matters: housing; music; dancing; groceries; school; and other matters. I've already sent her previous Glasgow-related questions, and I'll happily forward your more current recommendations. [more inside]
posted by MonkeyToes around Glasgow, Scotland at 5:26 AM - 9 answers

Upcoming Trip to Scotland: Itinerary, Road trip & T in the Park [more inside]
posted by angsolom around Scotland at 10:14 AM - 11 answers

Last time you helped weird me out in London. Now help me go beyond the usual tourist activities up north in Edinburgh, please. [more inside]
posted by MsMolly around Edinburgh, Scotland at 7:57 AM - 17 answers

Help my boyfriend have an awesome solo Ireland - Isle of Man - England trip! He's leaving today, and while the major transportation and lodging is figured out, he's looking for suggestions of things for the day-to-day, as well as driving route suggestions. [more inside]
posted by foodmapper around Ireland, Scotland at 10:46 AM - 12 answers

ScotlandFilter: Help me watch Eurovision tomorrow. I'm in Edinburgh for the weekend for a friend's wedding. I have Saturday night free, and I'd love to be able to find a pub where I can watch Eurovision in all its bizarre glory. I know almost nothing about the town, though--can anyone suggest a place to me?
posted by Mr. Bad Example around Edinburgh, Scotland at 9:03 AM - 6 answers

We want to have Easter brunch in Edinburgh this year. Where to go? [more inside]
posted by laskagirl around Edinburgh, Scotland at 4:41 AM - 12 answers

What are the must see attractions in Aberdeen? [more inside]
posted by Emilybpd around Aberdeen, Scotland at 2:50 AM - 3 answers

What's a good itinerary for a 3-day walk in Scotland? Part of the West Highland Way, or the Great Glen Way? [more inside]
posted by destrius around Scotland at 1:57 AM - 21 answers

I'll be traveling in Scotland and England for a couple of weeks in February, mostly by bus. I'm an inveterate iPhone user, always tweeting, checking-in, posting photos and so on ... but I know that route will lead to financial madness. So what's best to do? I know I can jailbreak, unlock my iPhone, perhaps use another SIM card while traveling, but is the effort worth doing? Is it better to leave the iPhone at home in the US and grab a pay-go smartphone upon arrival in Edinburgh (and if so, how best)? Or do I bring the iPhone and use it via wifi only, hoping I don't slip and fall into a welcoming bit of 3G along the way?
posted by grabbingsand around Edinburgh, Scotland at 8:52 AM - 8 answers

I stupidly left my European CEE 7/* power strip back in the U.S.  How could I buy a CEE 7/* power strip in St. Andrews or Edinburgh, Scotland? [more inside]
posted by jeffburdges around Scotland at 11:30 AM - 8 answers

I just spontaneously booked a five day trip to Glasgow, which leaves in about 9 hours. I have never been to the UK, don't know anything about Glasgow and don't know much about Scotland. Tips for a 27-year-old American/Bulgarian (but a Swedish resident) woman traveling alone? [more inside]
posted by halogen around Glasgow, Scotland at 11:27 AM - 27 answers

Quick trip to Scotland, is it too ambitious to try to get breathtaking scenery, a whisky distillery, a castle visit? [more inside]
posted by tslugmo around Scotland at 10:36 PM - 24 answers

Scotland vacation: I have 4 days to kill between work events in London and Glasgow, and I'm considering walking part of the West Highland Way by myself. Is this a reasonable plan, or do you have a better suggestion of how to use this time (ie other long distance walks or other plans entirely)? [more inside]
posted by soleiluna around Scotland at 11:37 AM - 7 answers

Scotland vacation help needed, please. We have the itinerary, now we just need suggestions on the best things to do! We'll be visiting Edinburgh, Inverness, and Glasgow. [more inside]
posted by smalls around Scotland at 2:07 PM - 16 answers

Bonehead and I are going to Scotland in July, and will be starting in Edinburgh and culminating in a singing session in Cullerlie, near Aberdeen. On the way I'd like to see the Highlands, Skye or maybe Oban. My question is twofold: what awesome things can Scottish Mefites suggest to us to do between July 15th and 23rd, and 2) any appetite for a meetup?
posted by LN around Scotland at 6:44 PM - 9 answers

I am planning a Scottish walking tour this summer (around the middle two weeks in July). Do any of you fine Mefites have any recommendations for companies or don't miss routes? [more inside]
posted by shrabster around Scotland at 4:04 PM - 9 answers

What to do in Edinburgh for a geek / otaku ? [more inside]
posted by bussiere around Edinburgh, Scotland at 3:24 AM - 4 answers