Suggestions for Itinerary in Scotland 2nd Trip Please
Jun 18th, 2019 | 12:23 PM
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I’ve eaten at the Lake of Monteith many years ago, far too long ago to form a contemporary judgement about the food but the view from the dining room is good.
Maybe I’m just being local, to me the whole area is full of geriatric Glaswegians who won’t pay the higher coach fares to see proper Scotland. Callander is full of cheap tat shops and is usually mobbed. It’s an acceptable stop on the way back from proper Scotland, you picked the right hotel.
I personally wouldn’t lower my speed below 60mph whilst overtaking caravans to get past the Loch Lomond area. It’s not bad, there’s just a lot wilder and a lots more beautiful places out there.
Glen Etive is a different story.
My favourite road in Britain, particularly in the snow.
You mentioned Craignure, where are you booking on Mull?
Maybe I’m just being local, to me the whole area is full of geriatric Glaswegians who won’t pay the higher coach fares to see proper Scotland. Callander is full of cheap tat shops and is usually mobbed. It’s an acceptable stop on the way back from proper Scotland, you picked the right hotel.
I personally wouldn’t lower my speed below 60mph whilst overtaking caravans to get past the Loch Lomond area. It’s not bad, there’s just a lot wilder and a lots more beautiful places out there.
Glen Etive is a different story.
My favourite road in Britain, particularly in the snow.
You mentioned Craignure, where are you booking on Mull?
Jun 18th, 2019 | 12:35 PM
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BritishCaicos How about I promise not to set foot into Callander? 
Still haven't booked a Glasgow hotel. Any recommendations to finish the holiday properly?
Still haven't booked a Glasgow hotel. Any recommendations to finish the holiday properly?
Jun 18th, 2019 | 12:37 PM
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ok Janis
I’ll give you Inchmahome Priory, it is a magical place.
best spot for a picnic is Scotland :
Sanna Beach, Ardnamurchan : ticked off - otters, deer, Orca, seals and porpoise in one day. Could have been a fin whale but wasn’t sure. Stunning place in 25oC, biabolical place in the rain.
Second best
I’m not posting because it’s so difficult to get to but one of the few places left in Scotland where the Grey Seals still trust humans and are comfortable with you in the sea. Involves a ferry and a 6 mile walk. No cars please.
I’ll give you Inchmahome Priory, it is a magical place.
best spot for a picnic is Scotland :
Sanna Beach, Ardnamurchan : ticked off - otters, deer, Orca, seals and porpoise in one day. Could have been a fin whale but wasn’t sure. Stunning place in 25oC, biabolical place in the rain.
Second best
I’m not posting because it’s so difficult to get to but one of the few places left in Scotland where the Grey Seals still trust humans and are comfortable with you in the sea. Involves a ferry and a 6 mile walk. No cars please.
Jun 18th, 2019 | 12:43 PM
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Budget, I am willing to do luxury level. This is my 60th birthday, and my husband's and my 30th wedding anniversary holiday, and I feel like I haven't really splurged so far. Centre would be good, but we might be so exhausted that we just want to have some drinks and a great meal, and hang out at the hotel. I want that option. If we are full of energy, then we may want to get out and sightsee.
Jun 18th, 2019 | 01:03 PM
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I only ever stay at Blythswood Square Hotel it has got a whole lot better though as it has been recently rebranded and had a make over. The roof top terrace is great if the weather is good, location is good for the centre but not for the West End. If you want a special place look no further, really good service.
Janis may know better as invariably with hotels locals are clueless as we don’t use them.
Hotel du Vin is good for the West End, eaten there lots, love the food and ambience but never stayed. Stayed in lots of their other hotels never been disappointed, again a special place in a lovely area, service a bit hit and miss.
Time for bed now, early start tomorrow.
Janis may know better as invariably with hotels locals are clueless as we don’t use them.
Hotel du Vin is good for the West End, eaten there lots, love the food and ambience but never stayed. Stayed in lots of their other hotels never been disappointed, again a special place in a lovely area, service a bit hit and miss.
Time for bed now, early start tomorrow.
Jun 18th, 2019 | 01:10 PM
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One last
thanks for finding Pennygate Lodge for us , may give it a look next time. We love Tiroran House but had issues of room allocation last time. Tending to find that a couple with a 14 year old and a silly Cocker Spaniel are socially excluded.
thanks for finding Pennygate Lodge for us , may give it a look next time. We love Tiroran House but had issues of room allocation last time. Tending to find that a couple with a 14 year old and a silly Cocker Spaniel are socially excluded.
Jun 18th, 2019 | 02:54 PM
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I was considering Blythswood Square versus Dakota. I liked that they had a spa. They have been taken over by Kimpton, I believe, and I have never met a Kimpton I didn't like.
In the U.S., we travel with our 10 lb. Havanese and it's a lot of work finding places that embrace him. It's why I know Kimpton's because they always accept dogs. We never had issues with our kids growing up until we went to Europe and then ended up renting apartments to get around the age issue.
I'll let you know what we think of the Pennygate.
In the U.S., we travel with our 10 lb. Havanese and it's a lot of work finding places that embrace him. It's why I know Kimpton's because they always accept dogs. We never had issues with our kids growing up until we went to Europe and then ended up renting apartments to get around the age issue.
I'll let you know what we think of the Pennygate.
