Will be able to spend 5 nights in Scotland and want to stay in either Edinburgh/Glasgow and branch out from there. Will not have a car. Would like your recommendation as to what city would be better to base myself out of, taking into account what city (in your opinion) has more to see/do. In your opinion how many days would you recommend for each city, or other cities close by?
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Tunbridge Wells
6113 posts
You can easily spend more than 5 nights in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. They are an hour apart by train. Perhaps you could enlighten us as to your interests, so that we could give some sensible advice that would suit you? Do you want museums, art galleries, scenery, wildlife, beaches, walking, cycling?
Posted by
Glostrup, Denmark
1322 posts
We spent 3 days in each city this June. If you have only 5 days I would divide it 3 in Glasgow and 2 in Edinburgh
Posted by
Edinburgh
2639 posts
when are you visiting , if in August , stay in Glasgow as Edinburgh will be mobbed and expensive due to the festivals going on.
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OP
Parkton
46 posts
I will be staying in March 2017. I like history/architecture, beer/wine/liquor tours.
Posted by
Camano Island, WA, usa
1448 posts
Look at the Historic Scotland Site for info on places to visit. They have an Explorer Pass that may save you money. Both Glasgow and Edinburgh have outstanding Art Galleries.