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Hello you all,

A very simple question;

If we would like to visit Wales and Scotland next year during our 3 weeks of Vacation, why should we go to Wales and Scotland?
What are the advantages and what are the things you must see.

We still are not sure about going to Wales/Scotland, or Rumania, or Tunesia.

Greetings from Robert

Because it's the bestest country in the whole wide world:

- Incredible Scenery (mountains, beaches, islands, rugged coastlines, rolling hills - it has everything)
- Underpopulated (I find that a lack of general public on holiday is a good thing)
- Good food and drink (with emphasis on the latter)
- Cracking cities if you fancy a bit of culture / civilisation (Glasgow, Edinburgh and, erm, Aberdeen)

It's also much bigger in reality than it appears on a map, basically because of the complexity of the Western coastline (the many winding inlets and headlands) and the many islands accesible via ferry to explore. You could spend months in Scotland and not see everything.

Basically it's perfect stomping ground for a camper van holiday. If you decide to go ahead, there'll be no shortage of people on here (including myself) that will offer advice and the benefit of their experience on where to stay / what to do / where to see etc.

Do it!!

Ali

I second Scotland

Thats one place I plan to visit, Cape Wrath being one place

Don't expect to meet too many scot's people as most of them live in England

We are going up to the island of mull next year, been going up round the west cost for years its a spot on place and spot on people.its worth it just for the views and walks alone.

The scenery is just stunning ...i can say no more.

Scotland with out a doubt.

Scotland, every time. I've been there and had a great time, visiting Loch ness, Nairn and places nearby. Might even go there this coming year! Its a long drive from where I live but well worth it. Watch out for speed cameras on the A9....

Scotland just beautiful Robert but watch out for the midges

Well Robert i have to say Scotland with its breath taking scenery,clear crisp air,some stunning beaches,very friendly people i could go on and on the only thing i can suggest is that you come and see for yourself and you will not be disapointed.

because of the isle of Harris and Durness and a few other places that i wont tell you or anybody else about!

ok heres one...
achmelvic beach.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10180659@N02/863412269/
oh and then theres this at luskintryre....
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/13374250

I say WALES eveytime!! Scotland is indeed beautiful but the rain in dismal and the damned midges are more annoying than you could ever imagine. We spent two weeks travelling around Scotland and covered 2,000 miles in all, it was spectacular but we rarely met a Scots person and the damned midges got in through every conceivable gap in the van. Most of the pubs, campsites and hotel bars we visited were run by English people escaping to Scotland - that was a bit disappointing.
Wales however, is a lot closer, you have access to ireland via Holyhead and all the scenery you can take in, fabulous food, real ale pubs and from north Wales you have easy access to Liverpool too. Top stuff!!

just so you know Scotland gets its best weather in May every year, this is also pre-midge time season.

fluff and i had a weeks hol in the scottish borders, innerleithen and peebles. great mtb riding ,cracking people and fantastic scenery. i would recomend it. also been further up in my climbing days. also recomended. hope you enjoy your hols

There's midges in Wales too. You get them anywhere near water.....