I will be attending a seminar in Stirling Scotland for 5 days in July. I want to see the castle, but would also like to go to the surrounding countryside on day trips. I will have afternoons to see the sites. Any suggestions for trips in the afternoon? Also what kind of transportation is the best - bus, train, or renting a car? Also, I will be in Edinburgh for 2 days. I was there last year so I saw the castle, but I would like to see some of the surrounding area also. Any suggestions and what are the travel options? I want to see Arthur's seat - is there an easy way to climb up to the top?
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Corvallis OR
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From Wikipedia: " The hill rises above the city to a height of 250.5 m (822 ft), provides excellent panoramic views of the city, is relatively easy to climb, and is popular for hillwalking. Though it can be climbed from almost any direction, the easiest and simplest ascent is from the east, where a grassy slope rises above Dunsapie Loch." We climbed up a path that left from around Holyrood Palace and it was very easy - I was late 50's then and overweight and didn't have any problems getting up it. The views of Edinburgh from up top are wonderful, we were there just before sunset and it was amazing. Afternoon trip to Rosslyn Chapel is nice. I found it very interesting (even before "The DaVinci Code"). Have fun
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New York City, NY, USA
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Here are some things that you likely reach via public transit. Glasgow: Take the train. You can see the new museum on the waterfront, check out the cathedral, go to other museums and enjoy food and music. Linlithgow: Take the train. This a Royal Palace and it's a good one to visit. I think that you can also catch a bus from here to Blackness Castle, but check with the TI. Dunkeld and Walks in Perthshire: Take the train. I really love this area. You take the train and get off at Dunkeld. The town is small, but with great history and there are lovely walks in the area. St. Andrews: Take the Train. If you are into golf, then you need to pay homage. There is also a great ruined castle with a mine, and the graveyard is quite something with a tall tower. Doune Castletake a bus. I am pretty sure you can do this by bus. This is the castle from Monty Python's Search for the Holy Grail. I think you can also get to Lanark by bus and train. Things that would need a car: The Trossachs (if there is a bus to loch Katrine where you can take the steamboat ride, then no car needed), the Borders (Abbey's, Traqhir House, Abbotsford etc.), Loch Ness. the villages of Fife. Pam
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Naples
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Thanks. I had read about Linlithgow but was unsure what kind of transportation was available. I appreciate the suggestions. Susan