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GN Help required arranging a Scotland trip 2018

(29 Posts)
hildajenniJ Fri 22-Sept-17 18:34:58

My DH and I had a wonderful holiday in and around Plockton on Loch Carron. There are loads of lovely walks, and it's excellent for visiting Lochalsh and Strome castle. The countryside around Plockton is beautiful.
here's a link to the site.

callgirl1 Fri 22-Sept-17 18:14:22

Kintyre is WELL worth a visit, and the campsite at Muasdale is delightful.

kittylester Fri 22-Sept-17 18:07:31

DH and I are planning to do the North Coast 500 next year. It's worth Googling at least as a starting point. There are various hotels, B&Bs. campsites etc suggested and also places of interest along the way.

Cherrytree59 Fri 22-Sept-17 15:40:28

Apologies in advance for long post but please read onsmile.

I am an expat Scot living in Staffordshire.
I visit Scotland regularly to visit relatives but that means I see people rather than places.

I know Glasgow (birth place) and Edinburgh quite well.
I'm familiar with Helensburgh, Stirling, The Trossachs, Loch Lomand and surrounding areas.

As I have a hankering to do some exploring , DH has been trying to sort out where to go and what type of transport, car, motorhome (would need to hire) or an other alternative coach trip starting in Glasgow but this is my least favourite idea as not flexible.

Then comes the issue of where to stay (once we are out of rellie rangegrin)
Caravan sites, B&B or hotels.

I would love to go to John O Groats and Caithness as this is where my maternal grandfather is from.
Also Fort William.

On the other hand would it better to stay on the west coast Lowlsnds going over to Arran, Dunoon, Mull of Kintyre perhaps Oban and Tarbet.
Saving the North for another year?

We had said we would go this year but found it difficult to agree on a plan so it never happened.
Would like to make it happen in 2018
Advice, local knowledge and past experiences from my trusty GN pals would be very welcome.
also might help with DH tearing
his hair out!grin