UK trip April 23
Apr 8th, 2023, 06:49 AM
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If you have a full day and are happy behind the wheel, I'd consider a route something like this: https://goo.gl/maps/6US17vm99uycApiV6
This includes the very pretty and extremely historic village of Falkland, home of an important royal palace (Mary Q. Scots) and its lovely gardens. Falkland stood in for Inverness in the Outlander TV series. Then, if time permits, you might head up to the very picturesque village of Fortingall, located at the mouth of Glen Lyon, the longest and one of the most beautiful Highland glens. The Fortingall Hotel would be a fab place for lunch; visit the yew tree in the adjoining churchyard - reportedly the oldest living thing in Europe. Fortingall boasts a number of handsome thatched buildings, highly unusual in Scotland.
The route then would follow the banks of Loch Tay to Killin, where you could see the Falls of Dochart, which in May ought to be quite something with spring runoff. You'd then follow the A82 across the Rannoch Moor, but (hopefully still have time) to turn left and follow the single-track road down Glen Etive, one of the most beautiful (to me) drives in all of Scotland. Then it's back tot he A82 and down through Glen Coe to the village.
This would be a full day but one that would leave you with some lasting impressions of the variety and beauty of the country you'd be crossing. Highly recommended.
This includes the very pretty and extremely historic village of Falkland, home of an important royal palace (Mary Q. Scots) and its lovely gardens. Falkland stood in for Inverness in the Outlander TV series. Then, if time permits, you might head up to the very picturesque village of Fortingall, located at the mouth of Glen Lyon, the longest and one of the most beautiful Highland glens. The Fortingall Hotel would be a fab place for lunch; visit the yew tree in the adjoining churchyard - reportedly the oldest living thing in Europe. Fortingall boasts a number of handsome thatched buildings, highly unusual in Scotland.
The route then would follow the banks of Loch Tay to Killin, where you could see the Falls of Dochart, which in May ought to be quite something with spring runoff. You'd then follow the A82 across the Rannoch Moor, but (hopefully still have time) to turn left and follow the single-track road down Glen Etive, one of the most beautiful (to me) drives in all of Scotland. Then it's back tot he A82 and down through Glen Coe to the village.
This would be a full day but one that would leave you with some lasting impressions of the variety and beauty of the country you'd be crossing. Highly recommended.
Last edited by Gardyloo; Apr 8th, 2023 at 06:53 AM.
Apr 8th, 2023, 09:48 AM
#22
A few comments re Gardyloo's suggested route:
• it doesn't include Glamis - don't know if that's important to you.
• Falkland and Falkland Palace are lovey -- but maybe better done when traveling en route from Edinburgh to St Andrews -- I don't see having enough time to fit it in on the this relocation travel day.
• If you are visiting Glamis (even without a stop at Scone) it would be really a struggle to be in Fortimgall by lunch time, with Scone, pretty much impossible.
• Catching Killin/the Falls of Dochart works great. No time issues since you'd be driving right through it and there are no 'opening hours' to worry about.
• While it doesn't look like dipping down into Glen Etive would add all that much time, it does. Detouring into Glen Etive would make for an extremely long day. Since you are staying over in Glencoe it would probably be best to explore Glen Etive the next day combined with Glencoe.
By eliminating Falkland, adding Glamis, and moving Glen Etive to the next day you would cut 1+ hours car time from this day and you'd still have Glamis.
• it doesn't include Glamis - don't know if that's important to you.
• Falkland and Falkland Palace are lovey -- but maybe better done when traveling en route from Edinburgh to St Andrews -- I don't see having enough time to fit it in on the this relocation travel day.
• If you are visiting Glamis (even without a stop at Scone) it would be really a struggle to be in Fortimgall by lunch time, with Scone, pretty much impossible.
• Catching Killin/the Falls of Dochart works great. No time issues since you'd be driving right through it and there are no 'opening hours' to worry about.
• While it doesn't look like dipping down into Glen Etive would add all that much time, it does. Detouring into Glen Etive would make for an extremely long day. Since you are staying over in Glencoe it would probably be best to explore Glen Etive the next day combined with Glencoe.
By eliminating Falkland, adding Glamis, and moving Glen Etive to the next day you would cut 1+ hours car time from this day and you'd still have Glamis.
Apr 9th, 2023, 02:34 AM
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Gardyloo and Janisj, thank you both so much for helping me out with this day. We definitely want to see Glamis and I booked the first 10am tour. We are then following your recommendations for the car ride without visiting Scone and depending on timing we may do the one way drive the next day. I am looking near Perth for a lunch spot or maybe Crief. Thank you
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Apr 9th, 2023, 07:15 AM
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The Glamis > Perth drive takes about and hour, a bit less if you're lucky so with a 10 AM tour of the Castle you could be to Perth by around 1-ish PM. I believe the restaurant at Scone Palace is now only for pre-booked groups and all that's available on site for general visitors are basically snacks and beverages. So Morgana's North Port suggestion sounds good, especially convenient because it is just across the river from the A94/A85 junction and directly on your route on towards Killin/Glencoe. Haven't been but the photos look very nice.
Apr 9th, 2023, 07:51 AM
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Janis, North Port is really lovely. We spend a lot of time in Scotland and eat out a lot, and it has to be in our top 3 restaurants!
Their set menu of 3 courses for £22 is an absolute bargain for the quality and service.
Welcome to the North Port Restaurant Perth | North Port Restaurant Perth
Their set menu of 3 courses for £22 is an absolute bargain for the quality and service.
Welcome to the North Port Restaurant Perth | North Port Restaurant Perth
