Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 05 Nov 2010, 17:26
Because anywhere is better than boring holland even Wales
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Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 05 Nov 2010, 18:03
If you do come to Scotland and make it up as far as Inverness we will give you a shot to try and blow the bagpipes.Hope you have a lot of puff
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 05 Nov 2010, 18:51
Lughole - great pics. It's made my mind up to go to Scotland next year.
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 00:11
Hello folks,
What are midges?
Greetings from Robert
What are midges?
Greetings from Robert
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 07:57
Small fly or gnat like 2 winged insects that tend to congregate around water in the early evening. Not harmful but are a nuisance as they are attracted to people too. The word 'midge' covers a variety of species of small fly but only a small proportion of these actually bite, usually the females.Bad Dragon wrote:What are midges?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midge
Hope it doesn't put you off
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 08:55
scotland every time, apart from the fact it' not full of welsh people it's also not full of welsh people.
We have done scotland at xmas for the last couple of years and even at the coldest it's been great.
We have done scotland at xmas for the last couple of years and even at the coldest it's been great.
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 14:18
ronsrecord wrote:Lughole - great pics. It's made my mind up to go to Scotland next year.
nae bother!
scotland kinda sells itself, if you want some advice on some of the spots we have discovered give us a pm.
heres another to wet your appitite!
http://s922.photobucket.com/albums/ad70 ... G_0103.jpg
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?imgurl=h ... CCsQ9QEwAw
midges btw hate brewers yeast so, marmite and heavy ales are the ways to fend them off and the bites heal better if youve got lots of vitamin b12, again marmite and heavy ales!
remember, MAY for the sun
enjoy!
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 15:13
Pretty amazing women in Scotland too!!!
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 16:37
meggles wrote:
Pretty amazing women in Scotland too!!!
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 16:59
Hey dude go to the Isle or lewis/harris and the uistson the subject of midges there are a lot less up there and more beautiful if a bit barren also try the east coast not a lot of midges there even in the summer months but beautifull
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 17:14
Seriously Robert. I have been to both Wales and Scotland on numerous occasions, though not in the van. I found Scotland to be the most scenic and you are able to get close to the lochs, hills etc. With limited mobility I reckon the wonderful Wallace Monument in Stirling is a no no for you as far as going to the top is concerned, but it's still an awesome sight in my opinion. As is Stirling Castle. The drive around Loch Lomond is a nice one. The train trip from Fort William to Mallaig is great. And if you're into Harry Potter the train goes over a viaduct which was used in one of the films (or so I'm told). As for midges: My wife was badly bitten by them. I was OK. Maybe my bad/good taste in aftershave helped. Also the trip across to the East coast is great. Very Scotland as my kids said. Then you can drive down through Northumberland which I think is very scenic. You'll eventually hit good old Nth Yorkshire and it's scenic coast. Whitby is well worth a visit!
Robert, Scotland is brilliant, not too expensive and I found the Scottish people very welcoming and friendly. A nice place to stay is Tyndrum. Great campsites nearby and a lovely pub (Paddys Bar!!!). Scotland is not as anti camping as England IMHO. If you choose to do Scotland I hope you enjoy it. Happy travelling and drive carefully.
Robert, Scotland is brilliant, not too expensive and I found the Scottish people very welcoming and friendly. A nice place to stay is Tyndrum. Great campsites nearby and a lovely pub (Paddys Bar!!!). Scotland is not as anti camping as England IMHO. If you choose to do Scotland I hope you enjoy it. Happy travelling and drive carefully.
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 20:14
Bad Dragon wrote:Hello folks,
What are midges?
Greetings from Robert
Hi Robert a midge is our verson of a mosquito but only a fraction of its size.You can get creams and sprays to help keep thew away but it also depends on when you come over and where you go when you do.Don't be put off by them as it is a lovely country we stay in and they are not out all the time.
Re: Why should we have our holiday in Scotland next year
Posted: 06 Nov 2010, 20:47
donnieg wrote:Bad Dragon wrote:Hello folks,
What are midges?
Greetings from Robert
Hi Robert a midge is our verson of a mosquito but only a fraction of its size.You can get creams and sprays to help keep thew away but it also depends on when you come over and where you go when you do.Don't be put off by them as it is a lovely country we stay in and they are not out all the time.
Wow Donnie you should work for the tourist board I can still remember the camp at Stevie's not seen midges like that in a long time. Honestly would defo go for Scotland we have got loads of photos to give you a taster if you want best to head to the west coast and western isles cant be beaten