Scotrail return between any Scottish stations for £19 (£35 in first class)

Aberdeen could be ok for me depending on the date.

I'm just a girl who can't say 'no' (as you already know, Elegran)! Elizabeth1 - how are you fixed for this?

Sound really good fun. I'm home on the 20th Elegran is this price with a rail ticket? I love both cities.

Is this with the Senior Railcard, Elegran? I think I could only do 23rd or 30th as have other things planned during the month.

It's Club55 from Scotrail and lasts until the end of March. It's been a regular feature for over 55s at quieter times of year for ages now with First Group, but now that they are losing the franchise, I suppose we won't get it any more. It costs only £17 between any 2 stations in Scotland with a Senior Railcard. There are some restrictions on traveling at rush hours during the week, but not at weekends.

Is it only me that read the first bit of the OP as "Scrotal return" and for a split second wondered if it was the penile version of something like acid reflux? confused[]

It is without a senior railcard - anyone can get it if you are over 55 (I think that covers all of us) You have to show some proof of age when you show it, I assume a bus pass would do.

www.scotrail.co.uk/club-55

Phoenix some people always read things as something like that if it is at all possible.

It's probably because I tend to speed read.

Hi, sounds like a good plan. Am only sorry that I can't join you. I don't know what's happened to my diary. I thought I was meant to have more time once I retired! March has gone bonkers. Hope you do arrange something with the girls "up North" and that it goes well. It usually does!

KateK Can you recommend anywhere to go to eat in Aberdeen? We'd better assume the 23rd or 30th since that is when Marelli can be there (There's no show without Mr Punch, as they say)

There is a train at 9.29 from Edinburgh which gets in to Aberdeen at 11.46, but it doesn't stop anywhere in Fife. Stops are at Dundee, Arbroath, Montrose and Stonehaven.

Sorry you can't make it at all, Jane10. Next time!

I hope you don't mind me sticking my beak in, the last time I was in Aberdeen we had a lovely lunch in a tea room called Cup on Little Belmont street.
It was so good we skipped the hotel breakfast and went there instead. The food and absence is lovely. You can look them up on the web and Trip Advisor.
Have a lovely time. x

Ambience not absence! x

Thank you, J52 All contributions gratefully received! I have not been in Aberdeen for many years.

Its a lovely city, I went along a few times when DH had business meetings there. I could always busy myself looking around the shops, museums, art gallery and tea shops! x

No - please organise a day to suit yourselves ! Ms Punch doesn't have to attend everything (although she does like to try) !

How could we leave you out? So far the 23rd and 30th seem the best days for all.

Depends on whether we're gong for lunch lunch or light lunch. 23rd or 30th both good for me!

You going skiing Elegran?

Oh, and you an get another £2 off the fare if you book using a senior or disabled railcard. Bargain or what!

Oops, sorry When, duplicate info. Teach me to read entire thread!

Just checked and my train would be 9.44 from Markinch getting in at 11.46. Elizabeth1 - what do you think? Are you coming?

Only if I can have trainer wheels, Jings and plenty of cushions.

That is the same train I am thinking of Marelli. We should synchronise our seat booking.