Glasgow or Edinburgh
Aug 14th, 2008, 09:26 AM
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I think it depends on your age and interests. Glasgow is for youth, modern art, the cutting edge and Mackintosh devotees, Edinburgh is for classicists, by and large, with the usual caveat for special venues and events.
But you know, they're only 15 minutes apart by train. If you don't like where you are, go to the other place!
But you know, they're only 15 minutes apart by train. If you don't like where you are, go to the other place!
Aug 14th, 2008, 07:25 PM
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Things are more spread out in Glasgow and it takes more "work" to get around from place to place. There are some great muesums/parks etc. - but it is mainly a large , bustling city.
Edinburgh has everything a visitor could want - The massive castle looming over the whole city, great museums, the Royal Mile (a really unique street), Princes Street Gardens, St Giles Cathedral, Old town/New town, Arthur's Seat -- all basically w/i walking distance of each other.
Edinburgh has everything a visitor could want - The massive castle looming over the whole city, great museums, the Royal Mile (a really unique street), Princes Street Gardens, St Giles Cathedral, Old town/New town, Arthur's Seat -- all basically w/i walking distance of each other.
Aug 15th, 2008, 12:25 PM
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Aug 16th, 2008, 05:27 AM
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http://www.seeglasgow.com/convention...ers/whyglasgow
I think people posting in this thread should be made to declare up front whether they've actually been to both cities.
Glasweigan joke:
"One Weegie pastime is to visit Edinburgh to play a game called 'Spot the Scot'. If you spot one you can go home immediately. No one has ever won".
On a tourist site it's not surprising that Edinburgh would win a tourist contest, and as a devotee of the Scottish Enlightenment, I headed straight to Edinburgh myself and wasn't disappointed in the bracingly beautiful city perched above the Loch. But it's not a "no brainer" that Edinburgh has "everything a visitor could want" -- people are not machines, even when they travel and tour. Just as some find Los Angeles more fascinating and culturally alive and rewarding than tourist-pleasing San Francisco (I'm definitely in that camp).
This is an exchange from another travel forum
PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:34 am
Post subject: A couple of days to spare, Edinburgh vs Glasgow?
We are visiting Scotland and unfortunately have a limited budget/time. We're doing a four day tour and have a day spare each side. We're not sure whether we should spend both in Edinburgh or one in Edinburgh and the other Glasgow.
Anyone have any thoughts? Recommendations?
What are the 'must dos' for each place?
Thanks Smile
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PostPosted Tue Jun 27 2006 11:12 am Reply
Edinburgh every time. Glasgow is just another city (other than it is very very Scottish, so if you want to see a real Scottish city go there).
http://www.pbase.com/nodfather/glasgow_vs_edinburgh
I think people posting in this thread should be made to declare up front whether they've actually been to both cities.
Glasweigan joke:
"One Weegie pastime is to visit Edinburgh to play a game called 'Spot the Scot'. If you spot one you can go home immediately. No one has ever won".
On a tourist site it's not surprising that Edinburgh would win a tourist contest, and as a devotee of the Scottish Enlightenment, I headed straight to Edinburgh myself and wasn't disappointed in the bracingly beautiful city perched above the Loch. But it's not a "no brainer" that Edinburgh has "everything a visitor could want" -- people are not machines, even when they travel and tour. Just as some find Los Angeles more fascinating and culturally alive and rewarding than tourist-pleasing San Francisco (I'm definitely in that camp).
This is an exchange from another travel forum
PostPosted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 9:34 am
Post subject: A couple of days to spare, Edinburgh vs Glasgow?
We are visiting Scotland and unfortunately have a limited budget/time. We're doing a four day tour and have a day spare each side. We're not sure whether we should spend both in Edinburgh or one in Edinburgh and the other Glasgow.
Anyone have any thoughts? Recommendations?
What are the 'must dos' for each place?
Thanks Smile
BrokenHill
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PostPosted Tue Jun 27 2006 11:12 am Reply
Edinburgh every time. Glasgow is just another city (other than it is very very Scottish, so if you want to see a real Scottish city go there).
http://www.pbase.com/nodfather/glasgow_vs_edinburgh
Aug 16th, 2008, 08:15 AM
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Edinburgh is a cool city, very photogenic and tourist friendly. If I had only one day, as the OP mentioned, then I would choose it. But with any longer stay in Scotland I would certainly look at Glasgow as a base. For its accessibilty to the Western Highlands, Loch Lomond and the Ayrshire Coast and Edinburgh its an ideal choice. In addition to he huge variety of things to see and do in the city itself.
Aug 16th, 2008, 08:22 AM
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"<i>I think people posting in this thread should be made to declare up front whether they've actually been to both cities.</i>"
Yes - countless times. For a first timer and w/ limited time it is an absolute no-brainer. To mislead a poster is not nice
And just look at almcd's post if you have any additional doubt . . . .
Yes - countless times. For a first timer and w/ limited time it is an absolute no-brainer. To mislead a poster is not nice
And just look at almcd's post if you have any additional doubt . . . .
