I'm attending a wedding in St. Andrews would love comments on my itinerary. My priority (besides the wedding) is the highlands. I welcome comments/suggestions. Day 1 -- arrive Edinburgh Day 2 -- Edinburgh Day 3 -- Edinburgh to St. Andrew's (bus? train?) Day 4 -- St. Andrews Day 5 -- St. Andrews to Inverness, tour highlands Day 6 -- back to Edinburgh? Day 7 -- fly out of Edinburgh, early AM
Thanks so much!
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
If you want to see the even a little of the highlands, you will want to add a few days. As it is you really only have 1/2 to 3/4 of a day. That won't even let you see most of Inverness. Can you stretch your time a bit. Even adding only 2 days would give you a good taste of the highlands.
Posted by
OP
SAN JOSE, California, United States
6 posts
That helps a lot. I should be able to add 2 days. Thanks!
Posted by
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2776 posts
If your priority is the highlands, why spend two nights in St. Andrews? Either do it as a day trip or skip it. I thought St Andrews was a nice day trip from Edinburgh, but on a seven day trip, I would pass. Of course, neither my husband nor I are the least bit interested in golf.
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
Glad to hear you can add some time. Inverness makes a great base to see the highlands. You can do several excellent day, and 1/2 day trips from there. The tourist information office is excellent. If you can add another day or two, I'd spend at least one night in Aviemore- in the Caringorm Mts. Ideally, you'd want 2 days in Aviemore, 3-5 in Inverness. But having at least a few full days in Inverness will let you get a feel for Scotland. Oh- and both Inverness and Aviemore are easy to reach by train from Edinburgh (I'm not sure about St. Andrews).
Posted by
Tempe, AZ, USA
1266 posts
Kristine - I agree with Carroll, make St Andrew's a day trip from Edinburgh, that would give you 3 extra days in the highlands. Same day return is £15.60. You take the train to the Leuchars station and then catch a bus into town. As a side note round trip train from Edinburgh - Inverness can be as little as £21.85. You can look at train info at: www.eastcoast.co.uk **** oops, Thanks Toni. boy am I embarassed.
Posted by
Charlotte, NC, USA
3428 posts
@ Joel and Carroll- the OP is going to a wedding in St. Andrews- that's why she's spending the time there.
Posted by
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
2776 posts
I guess it would help to read the original post more carefully. Thanks, Toni.
Posted by
OP
SAN JOSE, California, United States
6 posts
Thanks so much for your replies. Based on your input, I'm trying to extend our trip. Waited on the phone w/BAirways for half an hour today, but still didn't find out what I needed to re. cost. I'll try again tomorrow and hope to spend at least 10 days in Scotland.