Hello All! My 16 yr old daughter and I will be in Edinburgh for a week during 2-11 through 2-18 (I'm not including our travel dates). I've been hemming and hawing for the past few weeks over whether or not I should book a car. I've read enough to know that I won't need a car for the days we spend in Edinburgh (and we'll be staying within walking distance of the city center), But we'd also like to venture away from the city on a couple of the days we're there to explore some different Castles and Abbey's that appeal to us. Right now, car rentals are fairly affordable (About 220+/-) and I'm tempted by the idea of having our own means of getting around. BUT I'm also wondering if public transportation would be as easy and cheaper. (Every dime I can save helps!) Some of the sights outside of Edinburgh that we'd like to see are: * Stirling Castle * Glamis Castle * Blair Castle * Balmoral * Craigmillar Castle * Dryburgh Abbey * Rosslyn Chapel
* Linlithgow Palace Also, on a completely different note, my daughter is desperately wanting to see the dungeons in Edinburgh and maybe even take a ghost tour. The reviews I've read are so bipolar, I'm not sure whether it's something we should consider. Thanks so much for any help you can give! I appreciate it!
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Galt, Calif., UK
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You will need a car to see those sights, it is a bit easier to drive up in that region due to traffic not as heavy as some places in the UK.