Scotland

[Twisterdog]

Well, I'd go with you in a heartbeat, if I could. My father's family is all from Scotland, he has traced our family tree back to the early 1500's. I'd love to see all the places my family lived, and possibly even meet some of them.

If you go, do let us know all about it, please.

[binka_nugget]

I've never been, but Alan and I are thinking about spending some time there on our (distant) honeymoon. He has lots of family there and says it's just beautiful!

[kitten645]

I've been many times. You can do Edinburgh in a day. I really recommend going to other spots as well. Sterling has a beautiful castle. I didn't care for Glasgow much but it's an interesting city to tour. I've not been to Roslyn but would love to go for all the mysterious reasons..LOL...Davinci's code, freemasons etc. While the rail system isn't 100% reliable, it's the only way to go. We made the mistake of renting a car once and even though my boyfriend was Irish and used to the whole other side of the road thing, I white knuckeled it the entire trip. Just remember its ALWAYS cold. I tried to convince a friend of mine of that fact and she said Oh it can't be that bad ...it's June. I happily did an "I-told-you-so" dance in my parka while she froze in her sweatshirt! LOL The Scots are lovely people and I've enjoyed it immensly. I would like to see Loch Ness and the Shetland islands sometime.
Claudia

[Suki Wingy]

Ooh, I'd love to go with you! Only problem is I can't afford it right now. I've checked though and occasionally you can find flights from chicago to for about $300 but I don't know about other places.

[Medusa]

How I would love to go w/you, especially to Edinburgh! I have to renew my passport, though, and I doubt it's in my budget. Please update us on your adventures.

[Freedom]

I LOVED it!

I have traveled alone quite a bit, but in tour groups. I use COSMOS, and I took one tour of England, Wales and Scotland. I believe they have tours of Scotland only. The scenery is fabulous, the history is fascinating, and people were welcoming. I was there in 1990, so I'd have to pull my travel journal off the shelf in the other room to remember exactly what we saw. I just remember it was fantastic! I was staying with relativeds in London, so I signed up for a tour which left from there.

[kuhio98]

I lived in Edinburgh for 3 years. I can't tell you much about it since I was 6 months old when we moved there. I do remember the Sweet Shop where I got candy. And I do remember walking around in the snow eating ice cream -- and wishing it were hot chocolate. We lived on Red Robin Lane. Not sure which house.

I hope you go. You won't regret traveling.