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trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Och Aye the noo

Sun, 6 Apr 2008 10:27:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author eiley123 - Being born and brought up in England, Scotland had always been one of the places that I intended to visit, but never quite got around to doing so. That is until a couple of years ago. As an extended weekend break for my Husband's birthday we booked a...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: God Lives in the Isle of Skye

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:47:58 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bugbeeand - My wife and I lived in the North of England for several years so we were well acquainted with the highlands of Scotland, but nothing prepared up for the beauty that is the Isle of Skye. The drive from Glasgow was beautiful on its own but once over the...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Scotland's Whiskey Trail (Single Malts)

Thu, 19 May 2005 18:30:22 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author stu4brass - For lovers of single malt there is no better holiday than the Whiskey Trail. Single Malts are made from malted barley that is fermented and passed through a pot still. Variables in this process include the water, peat (used in malting process) and the...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: The Cat's Moustache Gallery, Creetown, Dumfriesshire

Fri, 1 Oct 2004 07:15:56 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author rtrevanion - The Cat’s Moustache gallery offers original unique handmade arts and crafts from Scotland, the UK and beyond. This beautiful little gallery stocks a wide range of paintings in oils, acrylics and watercolours, silk painting, calligraphy and...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Scotland: Haste ye back!

Mon, 2 Aug 2004 06:43:37 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author lyagushka - We only intended to spend one night and two half-days in the Dumfries & Galloway region during our late June visit to the UK. But our first visit to this part of Scotland's Southern Uplands so impressed us that we immediately decided to shave some time...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Discovering the Scottish border country - on foot!!

Sat, 13 Jul 2002 04:59:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author cr01 -

Ahh Scotland!

What images appear in the minds eye when one thinks of Scotland? Edinburgh Castle?, the dramatic locks and peaks of the wild Scottish highlands?, the beautiful western isles?... THE BORDER COUNTRY!?!

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trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Gateway To Argyll

Mon, 18 Feb 2002 10:45:04 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author elspeth334 - Inveraray is a picturesque little town nestling on the shores of Loch Fyne. It is ideally located at the head of the Mull of Kintyre 60 miles west of Glasgow an ideal base for a weekend break or a touring holiday. Dunoon lies 40 miles south, Oban 40...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Hunter House Museum - a little gem near Glasgow [The Truth Write-off]

Fri, 15 Feb 2002 15:27:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author amysmum - The following is my contribution to the Truth Write-off

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trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: It Sounded Like The Trip of a Lifetime

Sat, 29 Dec 2001 02:26:16 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author Race_Bannon - It sounded like the trip of a lifetime in the brochure; two glorious weeks hiking the West Highlands of Scotland. I saw Braveheart. I saw Rob Roy. My mother has sung the score to Brigadoon more times than I care to acknowledge. I could relate to the...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: From a native, St Andrews

Thu, 29 Nov 2001 00:11:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author rhinewomble - I lived in Scotland for the first 21 years of my life before marrying and moving here after graduation. 4 of those years were at St Andrews uni so I know a thing or two about tourism. I'd say the biggest problem for any American tourist visiting St...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Get Your Bagpipes Ready!

Mon, 29 Oct 2001 20:38:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bybob - When you are planning to go on a holiday, make sure to put Scotland up for consideration. There are plenty of friendly people and safe for your kids. You’ll never be stuck without a place to sleep, with bed and breakfasts and hotels on every road!
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trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Land Of The Scotch And Heather

Thu, 25 Oct 2001 21:59:08 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author cujimmy - ~ ~ Scotland is a small country with a population of only around 5.5 million, roughly about 10% of the total population of the United Kingdom.

But for a country so small, Scotland and the Scots have had an extraordinary influence on the rest of the...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Scotland

Tue, 23 Oct 2001 17:25:25 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author ddustyrose - This past summer I had the great pleasure and opportunity of visiting SCOTLAND along with a cruise to NORWAY and several jaunts into ENGLAND. I'll just be writing about SCOTLAND here. I was fortunate enough to have a pen...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Bonnie Old Scotland

Tue, 11 Sep 2001 22:38:17 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author tankgirlmomma - I went to Scotland in the first week and a half of September, 1999. I flew in from Cleveland to the Pennsylvania, which is where my travel-mate and I were stranded due to weather delays for 5 hours. From Philly, we flew to Gatwick Airport located in...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Edinburgh

Sat, 28 Jul 2001 22:34:50 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bonnie_london - I spent a weekend in Edinburgh in September 2000. I was studying in London at the time and took the train up for four days. The ride up was gorgeous. Upon entering Scotland, the land turned a lush green and large hills covered with Evergreen trees...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Scotland - Photographer's Dream

Thu, 26 Jul 2001 04:20:23 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author jst1pepsi1 - I went to Scotland in the summer of '97 with my father. We went for a modest 5 days, but those 5 days made me want to go back for a lifetime. We stayed in Glasgow but made trips all over the countryside south and north, over to Edinburgh and St...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Scotland-The Journey Continues-Threave Estate

Mon, 16 Jul 2001 15:46:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bperreault - Sadly we left Dublin in the wee hours of the morning and headed to Glasgow. This time we rented a smaller van than the one in Ireland. (Allison’s request) From Glasgow we drove to Castle Douglas, a town near Threave Estate. The original plan was to stay...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Edinburgh - let the whisky flow!

Fri, 6 Jul 2001 21:37:09 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author grethunt - Haggis and bagpipes, whisky and Scottish brogues - we saw, ate, drank and heard it all! What a fun place. We went June 17-19 for a quick stop from London and thoroughly enjoyed Edinburgh and what it had to offer.

We stayed at an average...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Craigdarroch Lodge - Heart of the Highlands

Tue, 5 Jun 2001 23:16:13 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author vickieander - I put so much time and effort into choosing just the right place to stay for my pilgrimage to Scotland that I want to share this with you.

If you want to experience true hospitality, old fashioned charm, and, in my e-pinion, the heart of the...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Runaway bride's dreams come true in Scottish Stonefield Castle Hotel

Wed, 16 May 2001 20:59:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author willolevin - Mom wants 400 guests at a lavish wedding at home. Bride prefers escape to a "destination wedding" in an exotic locale. What possible compromise?

This was my situation when I got engaged in September 2000. With the help of an unorthodox wedding...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: The Majesty of the Scottish Highlands

Wed, 16 May 2001 15:27:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author spacegal471 - If ever there was a place apart from time, it is the Scottish Highlands. I traveled in Scotland with my orchestra in April, 2000. We traveled all over the country, but I was very much intrigued by the Highlands. Nature there is so pristine. The...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Cairnpapple Hill: Ancient Rites and Sacred Stones

Fri, 4 May 2001 00:13:44 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author DAnneC - Just so there's no misunderstanding, Cairnpapple Hill isn't that easy to find. In October 1999, its location was not well signposted from the main road through Linlithgow. We misplaced ourselves both going and coming, so I can't be particularly helpful...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Edinburgh the place to go

Thu, 26 Apr 2001 21:24:42 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author 1stWitch - Edinburgh is a beutiful area steeped in history and mystery. The area itself is a magnificent physical setting tied to key aspects of Scottish history. With spectacular scenery and lots of places to shop this is the place to go.

With...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Golfing the Whisky Trail

Fri, 20 Apr 2001 18:06:46 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author brianne-smom - We returned from 10 days in Scotland golfing the Whisky Trail where we studied and walked the finest stills and courses the gods have to offer -- Where The Water of Life meets The Game of Life. We stared at the scene in Carnoostie, where Van de Veld...

trvl-Dest-Europe-Scotland: Scotland is not "like" anywhere

Tue, 17 Apr 2001 15:53:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author haphasleep - I stayed in Scotland for three months, and found the culture and the people to be just as refreshing on the last day as the first. It is a country where you're never a stranger; if you turn and say something to the person beside you he'll address you...