[Father Ted]

Well, France is cancelled this year. The promised bonus didn't appear

So, we are going to Scotland for a fortnight. Never taken the kids before and it must be about 12 years since I was last up there.
I could use some ideas for places to visit. We are having a week in Callander, then probably a week in Musselburgh ( just outside Edinburgh).

I can think of things to see round Callander, Stirling Castle, Wallace Monument etc. But I've never been to South East Scotland.

Does anyone have any ideas? I want to make sure there are things to do before I book the carava site

[STUART1365]

many years ago i stayed in glencoe not not the sking part but just on the outside of glencoe forrest in the old forrest rangers house ten minute walk to the local village wild deer outside your door fast running stream over the garden wall glencoe forrest out the back door and glencoe mountain over your shoulder all be it a mile or two away but if you get a chance take it this country has some of the best sceenery in the world just a pitty that the weather is not so good my guess that you and yours will love it

[Vegpot]

North Berwick not far from Edinburgh is a really nice old fashioned seaside town, there's a nice coast road run down that side, and further south St Abbs is a lovely place too, depends on what you like really, St Abbs is famous for diving and is very quiet - no pubs or load places are allowed there! I love that part of Scotland, there's Roslin Chapel as well, close to Edinburgh, if you're into the Templar stuff, masonic consparicies etc etc, or just strange and fascinating old buildings ... Bass rock full of gannets, Tantallon castle and others, a great part of the world.

[Father Ted]

STUART1365, on 08 February 2010 - 08:08 PM, said:

many years ago i stayed in glencoe not not the sking part but just on the outside of glencoe forrest in the old forrest rangers house ten minute walk to the local village wild deer outside your door fast running stream over the garden wall glencoe forrest out the back door and glencoe mountain over your shoulder all be it a mile or two away but if you get a chance take it this country has some of the best sceenery in the world just a pitty that the weather is not so good my guess that you and yours will love it

Not planning on going that far North this time.
But I know what you mean about the scenery in this country. Only ever been abroad once. Although finances play a part in that too

[Father Ted]

Vegpot, on 08 February 2010 - 08:19 PM, said:

North Berwick not far from Edinburgh is a really nice old fashioned seaside town, there's a nice coast road run down that side, and further south St Abbs is a lovely place too, depends on what you like really, St Abbs is famous for diving and is very quiet - no pubs or load places are allowed there! I love that part of Scotland, there's Roslin Chapel as well, close to Edinburgh, if you're into the Templar stuff, masonic consparicies etc etc, or just strange and fascinating old buildings ... Bass rock full of gannets, Tantallon castle and others, a great part of the world.

Old fashioned seaside town sounds good to me. Along with intersting architecture...I'm happy

[TITCH01101]

shame your only going to the east. the better scenery and places are on the west side but 1 thing thats true for each coastline in scotland is the further up north you travel the better it gets. just depends on how far you want to travel

This post has been edited by TITCH01101: 08 February 2010 - 08:47 PM

[tartanterror]

Theres plenty to do within forty minutes drive of mussleburgh north berwick sea bird centre East fortune museum of flight and outdoor market,John Muir nature reserve (Dunbar)plus loads of good golf courses and fishing nice walks also theirs a few nice caravan sites between edinburgh and berwick upon tweed to choose from hope you enjoy

[Father Ted]

TITCH01101, on 08 February 2010 - 08:46 PM, said:

shame your only going to the east. the better scenery and places are on the west side but 1 thing thats true for each coastline in scotland is the further up north you travel the better it gets. just depends on how far you want to travel

Hmmm. Thought about west, but wanted to pop into Edinburgh. Still, might just do that from Callander.

Journey time is a concern. Google Map reckons on 5 hours from North Berwick, so with the caravan on the back, I can add a bit more. Don't want to be driving any further than that.

Where would you suggest on west side? Stayed in Castle Douglas a few times when I was younger.

[Vegpot]

Father Ted, on 08 February 2010 - 08:35 PM, said:

Old fashioned seaside town sounds good to me. Along with intersting architecture...I'm happy

www.northberwickuk.com has lots of information about places to visit etc.

Have fun!

[Vegpot]

Father Ted, on 08 February 2010 - 08:35 PM, said:

Old fashioned seaside town sounds good to me. Along with intersting architecture...I'm happy

Forgot here's a link to this : http://www.rosslynchapel.org.uk/

[Cader]

i love the highlands the people are so friendly, hopefully will be camping at teh bottom of ben nevis in april when a few of us are going to walk it, rweally looking forward to it as its 20 years since i was last there

[mr mince]

I'll second North Berwick and the surrounding area, Eyemouth is a lovely little place. Trouble with the East coast is despite the lovely bits there's also Burntisland, Kirkcaldy, Dundee and Skinflats

Most of it is nice though

[Father Ted]

Well, we've found a Caravan Club site just North of North Berwick, and as I've never been that way before, looks like that's where we'll head.

Claims there's a beach 5 mins walk away, but i'd imagine the water to be... erm..less than warm

[Vegpot]

Father Ted, on 09 February 2010 - 09:07 AM, said:

Well, we've found a Caravan Club site just North of North Berwick, and as I've never been that way before, looks like that's where we'll head.

Claims there's a beach 5 mins walk away, but i'd imagine the water to be... erm..less than warm

It's a lovely part of the world, I'm sure you won't be disappointed, even if the sea's a wee bit chilly .... och aye the noo

[trebor1959]

hi,take a look at largs , very nice