sheila

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/01/01/tr...013/index.html

Is that great, or what?

Dr_DoGood

Great news (for the midges looking for fresh blood!)

Actually, no, great news all round. Scotland's a great holiday destination regardless of the weather. Which is just as well!

Dr D

Dickie_Gr

I am stopping at home. A week in Mull.

Sick to death of being kicked around like a football by the airline countries.

mebanana

My next trip is in Scotland - Achiltibuie. Too early for the midgies I hope!

ALadyInLondon

I just spent a week and a half there, and loved it. I went to Edinburgh, the Highlands, Skye, St Andrews, and Gleneagles. I can't wait to go back sometime!

Dickie_Gr

That should have been "airline companies", this iPad seems to change everything I type!

janisj

I'm joining the throngs this spring too. Just Fife and Edinburgh this time.

Dickie_Gr: But >>airline countries<< sort of makes sense. (You ain't flying to Mull)

Dickie_Gr

Janisj

No, god no.

Not a slur on the countries that I would use airlines to get to, ie the rest of the world.

The slur is on the airlines.

I have a already vented my anger on ridiculous situations encountered in our planning for this year. With the advent of long distance hubs, partnership deals, demand very variable and yield management systems the airlines have lost the plot this year.

£820 to Perth suddenly days later became £1100.

£650 to Atlanta but if I stop on the plane as it goes onto West Palm beach then drive back to Atlanta then only £348.

Ryanair £358 to Rome when I usually pay £50.

Fed up, had enough.

Staying at home.

I have got the money but can't be bothered with companies who treat their customers like numpties.

Booked this for a week.

http://www.mullcottage.com/

I am going to sit on the beach outside the house for a week, making paper aeroplanes.

Dickie_Gr

Actually come to think of it, it was your fault we went to Oban last year for 3 days.

Had the best short break ever.

trishamoloney

Did a road trip in Scotland. Great time. Edinburgh and Glasgow are a must c. Rent a car and you will see a lot. Do afternoon tea in Glen Eagles,

raincitygirl

That looks like a great cottage in a lovely spot Dickie_G! Let us know how many paper airplanes you make.
Can I just say I love the word numpty?

Dickie_Gr

It is a Scottish Borders term for affectionately insulting someone (thing).

Usually used in the context of speaking to a muddy Springer Spaniel walking on your new cream carpet.

mebanana

As a Central Scotlander, I can confirm we use it too

raincitygirl

Well Dickie and mebanana do you mind if this Canadian borrows it?

jaja

And here I have been believing that everyone is going to Ireland for the "Gathering." Tourist hype I suppose.

marirose

No;as you saw from booking b and bs...Please God so as we need a good tourist year here

RM67

Oooh - this must be after my trip report last summer!

Is it unrealistic to expect commission from the STB?

Nikki

What I want to know is whether the Gore-Tex Scottish National Trail keeps you dry in the wonderful Scottish weather.

Dickie_Gr

Question

Which island in The Bahamas is this ?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Si...k_-_204112.jpg

LoungeLizardess

Anybody who's seen Local Hero and checked out the filming locations knows the answer...
http://roadtotheisles.co.uk/arisaigandmorar.asp