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What things are there to do in Scotland? and where would you reccommend staying?

For a while now I have been interested in going to see the other side of GB that being Scotland and have itchy feet for travelling, recent events being London, Nottingham, Poole and Salisbury ... all this travelling will lead me to travelling Europe and I'd like to find out what people think i should see, do, way to travel etc Europe as well as Scotland so come on my fellow friendly h2g2ers please help me out here by making my wish come true.

Hello

I haven't actually stayed much in Scotland, but I have been to Edinburgh and I can really recommend it as there are quite a few things to see. Also it is good to note that the train station is right in the centre of the city and only a short walk from most of the central attractions, so to visit you only really need to be staying somewhere within a reasonable train journey of Edinburgh.

Researcher PSG

thanks for replying so what do you reccommend seeing?

Well the camera obscura is quite good to see. Its this 19th century toy, effectively, that can project images from anywhere in Edinburgh onto a table. (Its quite a good way to see everywhere quickly)

http://www.camera-obscura.co.uk

Edinburgh castle is also quite good as it has great views, lots of history, and the Scotish crown jewels.

I suppose I'm a bit too fascinated by ancient monuments, views, and history.

Researcher PSG

There's nothing wrong with history I am curious about pagan festivals that I hear take place in Scotland I don't know much but I'm willing to find out more Thanks for the ideas I wonder who else has been to Scotland... I'll definitely take you up on those sites

You might be best off going to the ask H2G2 section if you want more responses. And I'd be surprised if there wasn't someone on that thread who could tell you about those festivals your interested in.

Researcher PSG

erm I have forgotten what the address is for that thread do you know it?

yep
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/brunel/F19585

Researcher PSG

merci beaucoup pour le thread

thanks for the thread ... I'm sorry if you hate french i just felt like writing in it for some odd reason

er...oui *Thinks about running off to construct some intellectual response using french dictionary but decides against it* no problem, happy to help.

I don't mind the odd bit of french in a message so long as you don't expect French replies

Researcher PSG

Hmm, my post didn't post . Musdt have pressed the wrong button again

Anyway, I was going to say that the only time I went to Edinburgh was on the way back from Skye for an icecream. It was probably one of the longest diversions for an icecream in history, but I digress

Edinburgh's a lovely place; sea and mountains . Though because I was only there for about an hour (I take a long time to eat ice creams ) I can't say much about it. The castle certainly looks impressive from the outside though, fascinating.

I've been to Scotland on other occasions, but for the mountains more than anything else. There are certainly plenty of them there

So, I can't be of much help, but you're in for some stunning sites.

Thanks researcher PSG and Unc for putting up with me I am very much looking forward to this trip away to Scotland in Feb and you two have encouraged me more in pursuit of going

I don't mind. Glad to be of help

Researcher PSG

February should be a good time to go to , a nice break after the January exams.. I've off to Hawes at the end of January myself, no idea where that is though. Ah well, I'll find out when I get there.

problem is it depends what part of feb as I may have my exam then ... no idea at present where it will be placed after christmas! I'll have a search on the net for you and tell you where you are going if you like

You will be going to the home of Wallace and Gromit i.e. North Yorkshire wonderful thing is google

Haven't you got your exam timetable yet?

Ah, lovely. Not been there for a couple of years.

Nope no sign of a timetable

I've not been there at all, I hope you have a good time ... are you going rambling there?

Odd . Ours is on the website, took me ages to find, as first I had to try and work out what school I'm in. As my school no longer exists, that was quite hard. I eventually found out that we're in the school of Biosciences for the moment.

Yes, it's the next weekend away.

I feel sick I want to die I may as well pack my bags and leave uni for good... I've just got back my result for an exam and have just scraped by with 41%! theres no chance for me now to do well is there?! bye bye uni life ... hope you are doing better

enjoy rambling and I'm pleased for you your uni is more sorted than mine