Hi all!
My grandmother has always dreamed of visiting Scotland (too many romance novels and the lure of Scottish ancestry). We're planning a visit in May. We'll be renting a car, traveling in mostly western and northern areas. I'm not sure of the exact route, but we'll probably try to see some of the highland highlights that others on this forum and other places have recommended. The only island we're planning to see is Mull (Duart castle is a must).
Although she is getting better, my grandmother had some health issues that affect how long and how well she can walk. I'm trying to get a sense of how accessible traveling in Scotland could be for someone who is not going to be taking any long walks or climbs. I think we can do many of the things I would like to do (like visit Glencoe) from a car, but some reassurance would be nice. Have any of you traveled Scotland with similar issues? Anything we should watch for? Any great activities that don't require a lot of walking?
A friend of mine mentioned that she would do a little hiking to get away from the road or populated areas and this is how she would see some of the neat wildlife I've seen in the pictures. Are there ways or places we could have similar experiences without the hikes?
Any suggestions or thoughts would be helpful!