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Old Oct 24th, 2013 | 02:46 AM
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Scotland by train or car
Would it be better for 4 people to see some of the key sights in Scotland by train or car for 13 nights? We would fly into Edinburgh from Ireland.
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Old Oct 24th, 2013 | 03:23 AM
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By far IMO - you can see more, more effectively, and actually cheaper for four - by car.

Much of the most scenic bits are not accessible by train.
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Old Oct 24th, 2013 | 03:42 AM
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Ditto
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Old Oct 24th, 2013 | 07:36 AM
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Car.

Next question.
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Old Oct 24th, 2013 | 09:58 AM
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We did by car. You may want to take a look at my trip report; click on my name to find it.
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Old Oct 24th, 2013 | 01:20 PM
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Train routes too constraining. YOu can build something round it, but nothing like as flexible as driving
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Old Oct 24th, 2013 | 01:33 PM
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Car!!!

There are SOOO many sights to pull over to see! I may also have a trip report too. It is from about 6 years ago though.
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Old Oct 24th, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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We rented a minivan for four people and drove around Scotland in August. Here is my trip report:

http://www.fodors.com/community/euro...o-scotland.cfm
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