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Underground   Glasgow

Underground, Glasgow

 14 Reviews  Sometimes known as the 'Clockwork Orange', but more commonly known as the subway, Glasgow's underground system is one of the oldest in the world. Unlike in London, this subway system is very easy to... 

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Buses   Glasgow

Buses, Glasgow

 22 Reviews  The main train/bus company in Glasgow is First. The other companies are cheaper but less frequent and not widespread. If you have a "permanent" address in Glasgow, go to a newsagent or a bus station... 

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Train   Glasgow

Train, Glasgow

 21 Reviews  Glasgow has two main train stations: Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street, Central being larger in terms of platforms and footfall. Both stations are ideal destinations for those staying in the... 

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Taxis   Glasgow

Taxis, Glasgow

 6 Reviews  During my time in Glasgow, I only took one taxi. The driver was nice, clear to understand and was able to give me useful advice as to what to do when I left the taxi. The metre was fair and a trip... 

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Boats   Glasgow

Boats, Glasgow

 12 Reviews  thought i would contribute to the excellent photos of this ship by adding the website.There are daily cruises 6 days a week and on the seventh it sails from Ayr which is as near to heaven as Scotland... 

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Aeroplane   Glasgow

Aeroplane, Glasgow

 21 Reviews  is there still no budget flights to finland, perhaps the budget flights to Estonia now are better value. check flights www.finland.glasgowhostel.pl or www.estonia.glasgowhostel.pl or the prestwick... 

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Ferries

by vtveen

With so many islands and so much water around, it is almost impossible not to use a ferry, when travelling in Scotland. During our 10 days trip we had two ferry crossings. Gourock – Dunoon and Mallaig – Skye.Western Ferries is sailing very often from Gourock, so we didn’t make any reservations. But for the ferry to Skye we made a reservation through the internet. We had our accommodation in Mallaig and decided to take the ferry of 11.00 am. We didn’t have to hurry and still were sure to have a place on the ferry.Booking through the internet by Caledonian MacBrayne, you do get a confirmation, which you have to change for your ‘real’ ticket till 30 minutes before departure time at the harbour. And you have to pay for your crossing not untill that moment.Caledonian MacBrayne offers several ‘value tickets’, so check their website when you intend to visit more islands on your trip through...

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Driving in Scotland - urban and rural

by JessH

Our road trip was pure joy. Even though we were in the car for an average of 8 hours a day, the beautiful scenery and great road network made travelling in the car a fun & relaxing way to see Scotland. We bought a comprehensive road map, fuelled the car, bought chocolate (fuel for us!) and set off! The roads, towns and exits are all very clearly sign posted and we had no trouble finding our destination(s).> In Scotland, as elsewhere in the UK, driving is always on the left-hand side. On motorways, the left-most lane is the slow lane. Overtaking is on the right.We noticed numerous signs (regular or electronic) reminding us to "Drive on the left" in 4-5 different languages (English, German, Spanish, French and Italian). These signs are obviously aimed at European visitors to Scotland / the UK who naturally aren't used to driving on the *wrong side* of the road... haha!It was also a...

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Getting around cheap!

by graememooney

Book your bus destinations at least the night before and you will get amazing deals. In July '05 we got a coach bus from Glasgow to Aberdeen, a transit bus from Aberdeen to Braemar and return to Aberdeen, coach from Aberdeen to Dundee and then Dundee to Glasgow (staying overnights) and the total cost was under 30GBP!!! That's currently about $70 CAD.

Scotland Self Drive - Travel Help, Tips and Advice

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Planning a trip to Scotland? Thinking of renting a self drive car? Think about the problems:Congested cities, often starting your journey in the centre of Edinburgh or at busy airports. You are on the "wrong" side of the road, on unfamiliar roads, road signs you cannot even guess at. Maybe you are tired from the flight. And what about the language - words like petrol, boot, cats eyes, give way and clearway? And what about all the symbols? (Have a look at my other tips).To make matters worse, the rental company seem uninterested and don't even show you the vehicle controls - they seem more keen to sell you insurance, as if they almost want you to scrape the car.The chances of you scraching the side of the car in the first day are very high - what a wrotten start to your vacation!If only you could have a local expert drive your car for the first few hours or a day - to "show you the...

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Road Signs - Symbols & What They Mean

by scotlandscotour

Road Signs!The Signs used in Britain rely upon symbols - to convey their message without words. This makes them quicker (safer?) to look at but what if you do not understand them?!!!Many of the signs used in Britain /UK are such a part of the culture that natives forget these symbols are meaningless to visitors.The only time people discover the complex meanings of many signs is when taking their driving test. This requires studying The Highway Code Roadsigns.I suggest before you drive in the UK, have a look at the meaning of these road signs!!!Distances in the UK (inc Scotland!) are in Miles - and speed limits also in miles per hour (mph). The National Speed Limit for cars is 60 mph (approx 100 kph). The speed limit increases on dual-carriageways and motorways, 2 or 3 or more lanes, to 70 mph.The Sign indicating "National Speed Limit" is a White circle with a diagonal Black stripe across...

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National Speed Limit - Road Sign Symbols

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The Sign indicating "National Speed Limit" is a White circle with a diagonal Black stripe across it. Obviously!See the pictures on this link: RoadsignsDistances in the UK (inc Scotland!) are in Miles - and speed limits in miles per hour. (It is too expensive to change all road signs to kilometres, as per the rest of Europe).The National Speed Limit for cars is 60 mph (approx 100 kph). This speed limit increases on dual-carriageways and motorways, 2 or 3 or more lanes, to 70 mph.This sign is mostly seen when leaving a restricted speed zone (say a town).Some crazy people think it is safe to drive at the speed limit - which you will discover when on narrow winding roads with poor visibility - is crazy. Following the rule "being able to stop safely within the distance you can see" is very difficult on Highland roads with locals and Fish Lorries charging along like rally cars.Look out for...

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Superfast Ferries

by elgin99

Advisable. Good service, best way to travel with car. So you can save expenses by rent a car in Scotland, take money for ferry ticket and have more fun.It need ca. 26 hours. Ferry boat starts in Zeebrügge and ends in Rosyth, nearby Edinburgh.

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How to get around Scotland without a car

by GillianMcLaughlin

OK, I know I've said earlier that car is really the best way to travel around Scotland, but take a note of this website. It has a search engine that will plan whatever journey you want to make and give you all options including rail, bus, tram and boat. For remote locations it also includes the near-mythical post office bus!It is the sort of thing that the internet was created for. I warn you that there are few quick ways to get from A to B, but there are nothing but picturesque and anecdotal ways of doing it.Enjoy yourselves playing with the journey planner!It also has a very comprehensive list of transport-related links and a telephone hotline... so you will never be stuck.

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Without a car #1 - Heart of Scotland Tours

by GillianMcLaughlin

Scotland is one of those places most of whose gems, have never traditionally been situated convieniently next to a railway station or a handy bus route. I generally take people round by car and broadly speaking, would uggest that this is the way to do if (unless you are a keen cyclist!).Many years ago I worked as a guide for a bus tour company in Central Scotland and, as a result, would recommend that, if you chose to tour Scotland on a bus, you select very carefully. Guides make great commissions on taking you to certain places to eat and buy, detracting from your time actually visiting, walking and discovering.Here is the first of a series of tips on tour companies that seem to offer a good, value for money way to visit off the beaten track Scotland. I haven't used them, but I know their routes well.Good choice of day-trips for central Scotland (Edinburgh, Stirling and the Trossachs)...

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Sleeper from Scotland to/from London

by naruto

The best way to travel between Scotland and London is by the Caledonian Sleeper operated by Scotrail. After a few weeks of touring Scotland, we took an overnight sleeper from Inverness and arrived London Euston the next day at 8am. We not only arrived with a full day left for sightseeing, we actually saved some money as well.The sleeper - twin berths - was extremely comfortable. I would recommend booking the APEX fare (69 pounds per person) if you are able to confirm your travel plans early. The standard fare per person is 109 pounds between Inverness and London. For other fares, check out http://www.scotrail.co.uk/index.htm

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Top 3 Hotels in Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel  Edinburgh

 5 Reviews and 770 Opinions  Two men wearing kilts (or trews) welcome you at the door and an open fire welcomes you in the lobby,... 

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Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens  Glasgow

 1 Review and 352 Opinions  One Devonshire Gardens is a class of its own.Fabulous rooms with four poster beds,tubs you could... 

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Skene House Rosemont Hotel  Aberdeen

 1 Review and 247 Opinions  Skene House Apartments was so nice, an impressive layout , nice bedrooms !, Fantastic and modernised... 

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Transportation: Cities in Scotland
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  2. Glasgow Transportation
  3. Aberdeen Transportation
  4. Inverness Transportation
  5. Isle of Skye Transportation
  6. Fort William Transportation
  7. Ayr Transportation
  8. Oban Transportation
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  10. Dunfermline Transportation
  11. Aviemore Transportation
  12. Pitlochry Transportation
  13. Dundee Transportation
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  16. Ullapool Transportation
  17. Island of Mull Transportation
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  19. Stornoway Transportation
  20. Leith Transportation
  21. Falkirk Transportation
  22. Lerwick Transportation
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  24. Loch Ness Transportation
  25. Loch Lomond Transportation
  26. North Berwick Transportation
  27. Inveraray Transportation
  28. Fair Isle Transportation
  29. Musselburgh Transportation
  30. Durness Transportation
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  32. Stonehaven Transportation
  33. John O'Groats Transportation
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  35. Iona Transportation
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  37. Lanark Transportation
  38. Linlithgow Transportation
  39. Kilmartin Transportation
  40. Plockton Transportation
  41. Tobermory Transportation
  42. Langholm Transportation
  43. Glenelg Transportation
  44. Stromness Transportation
  45. Arbroath Transportation
  46. Livingston Transportation
  47. Inverkeithing Transportation
  48. Invergarry Transportation

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Q:  Hello Lovely site indeed. Great resource. I plan on spending 11 days in Scotland and just wanted some advice. FYI: I have... 

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A: I can't address all your questions, but wonder if you want a full day on Loch Lomond unless you plan on boating, fishing, etc. One of the ways we dealt with not having a... 

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