Well, the time has ticked down and I’m on my way to Scotland. Seems like I’ve planned this trip forever. I just want to thank all the Forum members who assisted with my planning. Especially want to mention Mike ( Aucterless), Pam, Carol, Frank, Allan, Andrea, Claudia and Nigel. I really appreciate all of your advice and recommendations for Scotland and London.
I might have a wee dram to celebrate..
Regards, Linda
Hi, Linda,
You are very welcome. It's good to know that in some small way my advice has been of use to you.
Have an absolutely wonderful time! It's a beautiful country.
Best wishes for your travels.
Mike (Auchterless)
Have fun. Hope you enjoy Scotland as much as we did. I'll wave north toward London at you when we arrive at Gatwick.
What an awesome time you will have!!
By all means, have a wee dram and if you can’t get with the idea of haggis, vegan haggis is pretty good and does not involve cow body parts!! 😆😆
Arrive Edinburgh and diving right into a Fringe Festival circus event
Have a wonderful time, Linda ! I am very envious.
I hope you have a great time!
I would like to piggy-back on this post and thank everyone as well. Even when I don't ask questions, ask of your posts are so friendly and helpful. Scotland 202(too) starts Thursday!
Have a great trip everyone who travels this September!
So glad everything is so great. Watch out for the clowns.
You are welcome and I do hope you’ve been enjoying yourself since your arrival.
Chime in every so often!
Hi, Linda,
Is the bin workers' strike still on?
Mike (Auchterless)
Whew! It has been a whirlwind. Edinburgh was great as far as touring castle, attending the Military Tatoo and some of the Fringe events but, oh my, the trash was NEXT LEVEL. Yes, there was a bin workers (refuse workers) strike during my visit. I understand now that the clean up has begun and I believe the strike is over. Someone told me that workers in Glasgow will be striking too. Argh!
Inverness now for 4 days and have really enjoyed myself here in this smaller city. Not so intense as Edinburgh. Toured with Rabbies to Culloden Moor, Clava Cairnes and Glen Afric. The leader, Amy, was so very knowledgeable and weaved in stories in her talk. I loved my day with her and the rest of the small group. Tomorrow it’s off to Aberdeen by train and then bus to Banchory (pronounced bankory). Funny about words……. American English pronunciation for the word “Cockburn” is quite different from Britain English. It is “coburn” here in this country.
Will attend the Braemar Highland games during my short stay in Banchory.
Tonight, if I can stay up after this day of touring, will be live traditional music at a pub.
Oh, and CityMapper app is the BOMB! It really worked well in Edinburgh.
Bravo. Made me smile!! Thnx for the Rabbies Tour mention. Will research as it sounds ideal!
Just want to give another shoutout to Sownack. The tip about Bus #201 from Aberdeen to Banchory was perfect. It was a breeze today
My, where do I start? A full trip report will be submitted upon my return to Seattle and jet lag subsides. For now, highlights are Braemar gathering and Highland games were all that I hoped for. Plenty of burly men tossing heavy weights, dancers with agile feet and pointy toes, and fabulous pipes and drums. The then Prince Charles attended the gathering and 5 days later, his mum passed away. The sadness for the loss of HM Queen Elizabeth was palpable on Friday. I’m now in London taking in the sights and catching glimpses of King Charles traveling from Parliament.
Off to the theatre tonight after a wee rest at my cool hotel room. More later……
