We are going to Edinburgh last week in June. Looking for a places to go (driving distance from Edinburgh) that should not be missed. Also wanted to know about reasonable but clean places to stay. Thanks
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
33147 posts
Linda, do you know there is a Scotland Forum here devoted to questions about the place?
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/scotland
This question has wound up in the General Europe area - for general or broad questions.
Regarding places to stay there were answers in your post four years ago - might be a place to start while waiting newer answers.
https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/scotland/124542
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
8548 posts
Saint Andrews, play on the Himalayas putting course. It just costs a pound or two and is so much fun. You will see the golfers on the old course 50 feet away from you playing after paying big, big bucks. I doubt they are having any more fun unless they are serious golfers. A great activity that provides fun memories and is very low cost.
http://www.visitstandrews.com/do/great-outdoors/2643-2/
Stirling Castle. I liked it much better than Edinburgh Castle
https://www.stirlingcastle.gov.uk/
Falkirk Wheel. Modern engineering feat that allows to canals to connect via a large wheel. You can ride a canal boat up the wheel and then down a canal a short ways before returning and riding the wheel down again.
https://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/
We stayed at the Premier Inn in York Place. Very reasonably priced, very clean and modern. Top floors have a gorgeous view out over the Harbor. Ask for a room on that side. Currently showing 84 pounds a night for the last week of June. The tram to/from the airport stops directly in front of the hotel and runs about every 10 minutes.
Posted by
Florida, USA
12172 posts
Saint Andrews is convenient and there's a castle ruin there (plus golf)