Mobility issues for trip to Scotland
 

I am reposting thread inadvertently lost in UK forums:

I am planning to travel to Scotland with my 22 year old grandson to help me in late June. I am in my 70's and just had a knee replaced a month ago because I cannot walk very far, but the replacement will help but not solve the problem as my other knee isn't good either. I also have lung issues which make me short of breath when walking any distance. I want to rent a scooter or some such contraption for the time, What I can't figure is when the scooter may be more of a liability than an asset when I'm not allowed to use it. We will probably be driving by car, and my grandson lived in Europe for 4 months last year, and so I feel confident he can handle that part. I also would love suggestions for an itinerary with stops that are more accessible. If there is a "must see" please include that. We both love castles and breath taking landscapes, and if there is a particular music event, destination, that would be great also. I hope this is not an impossible enture.

I guess for the sake of others:

https://www.fodors.com/community/eur...tland-1651906/

I agree Edinburgh will be challenging. Something I finally figured out while there is that when you google map something, use car directions, not walking directions. Walking was often more direct, but almost always meant a brutal hill or staircase.

also: I agree that a wheelchair may be more useful than the scooter. Or maybe a hiking walker, one that can handle varying surfaces. Scooters are heavy and really not fun to take on buses or in taxis.

I think the biggest thing to consider is lodging. Look at google street view, research locations, call and talk to the hotel about their accessibility. Consider where you want to be at night when you’re tired. I found in Edinburgh that most of the places I wanted to eat at were in New town; I was staying in Old Town. If I went back, I’d stay in New town; I would have spent a lot less time climbing.

Thanks, New Town sounds like good advice.