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@momnursula's avatar

I would love more of this content. Mom of five, so used to groups, but I’m alone now and need to be more brave and go out alone

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Emilio Rios's avatar

Informative

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Colleen's avatar

Great details, thank you! Scotland is on our travel list and having your list of hotels is incredibly helpful

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Kate's avatar

This is such a good way to see Scotland. I have a lot of family there and end up roped into those kind of activities. I would love to do this kind of road trip instead. Sounds amazing!

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Dana Rhyne's avatar

Not me reading every word knowing it's highly unlikely I'll ever do this. Also, I definitely agree with getting an automatic because I learned to drive on the "wrong side of the road" in Zambia, in a ramshackle Toyota truck and I do not recommend. Operating the gear shift with my left hand? While not running into other cars? Nope.

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Lea's avatar

Excited for this content! Can’t wait for more

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Rachel's avatar

This trip sounds absolutely amazing. I have dreams of doing a solo Scotland trip in the next few years. What is the minimum number of days you think is worth the effort? I would be quite content hitting few spots and exploring those areas for a few days.

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Emily Amick's avatar

Oh I mean five days in Edinburgh is a fun vacay, with a day trip or two! I also think a week doing Inverness/Skye/Highlands would be fun! The driving distances are not particularly far but weather and traffic slows things down.

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Nancy's avatar

I was in Scotland for two weeks in July and am already planning a return trip. Thanks for all the advice and suggestions for the highlands. I only got a glimpse and it’s a must return spot for sure!

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Lori's avatar

Sounds absolutely amazing!! Thanks so much for this awesome guide

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Jen Little's avatar

Nice itinerary. We did a bird of prey experience. It was so much fun! Just for our family and about a half a day. My husband does our planning and saw these experiences at the hotels and found a lady that does them out of her property. She rehabs, too. It was a great day for us and our kids.

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Amy Haines's avatar

Saving this! I’ve been to England multiple times but still have yet to make it up to Scotland.

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Chrystal O'Hanlon's avatar

Scotland is one of my favorite places ever. You can return over and over to do new things. I was there last month exploring Orkney and all of the neolithic sites there, and then down to Edinburgh for the Tattoo (bucket list--highly recommend). I've done primarily inns and Airbnbs and have never had a bad experience. Absolutely dreamy.

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Sonya's avatar

Scotland was my favorite of the long weekend trips when I was in England for a part of my masters degree. It's the place I would return to in a heartbeat and visit more of the Lochs. We were in Edinburgh, Inverness, and Loch Ness. I remember Inverness being quaint but I'd like to visit again and see more.

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SK's avatar

Dream vacation! Thank you for the recs. I'm filing this away for a (hopeful!) future trip.

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