If you're traveling Scotland in June
Apr 6th, 2010, 11:54 AM
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More midge info
http://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/Co...&topic-id=7133
however as I mentioned earlier, they are hoping that the harsh weather has knocked them back this year....
http://www.livefortheoutdoors.com/Co...&topic-id=7133
however as I mentioned earlier, they are hoping that the harsh weather has knocked them back this year....
Apr 6th, 2010, 06:37 PM
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We are going to Scotland middle of May. We expect rain and cool every day, so if the sun peaks thru - bonus!!
A rainy day on vacation is better than a sunny day at work!
Wishing you (and us)sunny days.
Colleenbee
A rainy day on vacation is better than a sunny day at work!
Wishing you (and us)sunny days.
Colleenbee
Apr 23rd, 2010, 01:26 PM
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And another thing:
What do you really want regarding costs? The dollar-pound rate fluctuates so costs fluctuate.
Are you trying to figure out fuel costs? They'll be much higher in Scotland. There are websites that tell you how much the European governments are hammering their citizens with fuel taxes.
Are you trying to determine food costs? They'll be higher in general, but not terrible -- the price you find will likely be about 70-80% of the price of a similar item in the US and with the exchange rate, that means you're paying more.
Ultimately, the question is: costs of what?
And unless you're from Alaska, Big Sky country or the northern plains states, Scotland doesn't really have t-shirt weather.
What do you really want regarding costs? The dollar-pound rate fluctuates so costs fluctuate.
Are you trying to figure out fuel costs? They'll be much higher in Scotland. There are websites that tell you how much the European governments are hammering their citizens with fuel taxes.
Are you trying to determine food costs? They'll be higher in general, but not terrible -- the price you find will likely be about 70-80% of the price of a similar item in the US and with the exchange rate, that means you're paying more.
Ultimately, the question is: costs of what?
And unless you're from Alaska, Big Sky country or the northern plains states, Scotland doesn't really have t-shirt weather.
Apr 24th, 2010, 05:08 AM
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"They'll be higher in general, but not terrible -- the price you find will likely be about 70-80% of the price of a similar item in the US and with the exchange rate, that means you're paying more. "
I THINK I know what he means....
"And unless you're from Alaska, Big Sky country or the northern plains states, Scotland doesn't really have t-shirt weather."
Really not true. Anything from late May till late September MIGHT qualify
I THINK I know what he means....
"And unless you're from Alaska, Big Sky country or the northern plains states, Scotland doesn't really have t-shirt weather."
Really not true. Anything from late May till late September MIGHT qualify
May 5th, 2010, 12:41 PM
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Topping in case someone is traveling and will report back here.
Another question would be how prevalent stand-up showers were in the rooms you rented. I really have trouble using those handheld/tubs with nothing to keep the spray in.
Another question would be how prevalent stand-up showers were in the rooms you rented. I really have trouble using those handheld/tubs with nothing to keep the spray in.
May 5th, 2010, 12:58 PM
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I have always tried to compare food costs in UK and US to see how we should budget when visiting the US. Yet again we got it wrong in The Bahamas in Feb (US based economy).
Remember if you research eating out the prices you see are the prices you pay - No add on sales tax like the UK and, being Americans, however much you feel obliged tipping is not the norm outside big cities. We have never tipped in a UK country pub - it is just not expected.
I am still adamant that food of a similar good quality in the UK is cheaper than the US. The main difference is we don't do crap as cheap as you do. ie you won't get a wendyburger for $1.
Remember if you research eating out the prices you see are the prices you pay - No add on sales tax like the UK and, being Americans, however much you feel obliged tipping is not the norm outside big cities. We have never tipped in a UK country pub - it is just not expected.
I am still adamant that food of a similar good quality in the UK is cheaper than the US. The main difference is we don't do crap as cheap as you do. ie you won't get a wendyburger for $1.
May 5th, 2010, 02:50 PM
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Yeah, I meant that the numbers would be about 70-80% of what you'd see on a US menu for similar item/restaurant type in the US, and that means it costs more in Scotland because of the exchange rate.
What's properly hot? I'm in Texas, so you're grading on a curve.
What's properly hot? I'm in Texas, so you're grading on a curve.
May 6th, 2010, 02:01 PM
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Spent three weeks in Scotland last year in June. Had FABULOUS weather, it literally rained only 1/2 day the entire time we were there, which was unbelievable to me. I definitely wore tshirts and had icecream melting on my hand at Aberdeen beach. BUT two years prior to that (2007) we took my parents and unfortunately it was miserable weather. 
50s, and rain. My Dad still talks about it. They came for 10 days and of course after they left the sun came out for my last week there.
So unpredictable! Layers, rain coats, etc.
50s, and rain. My Dad still talks about it. They came for 10 days and of course after they left the sun came out for my last week there.So unpredictable! Layers, rain coats, etc.
May 6th, 2010, 02:03 PM
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Actually last year it was July - August. Thought we'd need a heavy blanket at the Tattoo but it was actually really nice out that night. pics here of last years trip
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tammima...7621786086269/
and two years ago:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tammima...7600601602153/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tammima...7621786086269/
and two years ago:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tammima...7600601602153/
