What is the best day trip from Edinburgh?
Aug 10, 2009, 10:49 am
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What is the best day trip from Edinburgh?
I'll have one completely free day in Edinburgh in mid September. I'll have access to a car. What destination should I consider for a day trip? History and scenery are favorites. Thank you.
Aug 10, 2009, 12:35 pm
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Good restaurants in St Andrews and around - The Seafood Restaurant, the Peat Inn (out of town). Ostlers Close (in Cupar) are all good for blow outs. The Dolls House is great VFM (particularly at lunchtime and early evening).
Aug 12, 2009, 2:09 am
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I love the Fife coast as well, so that would be something I'd suggest.
Another option would be to head for the Pitlochry/Blair Atholl area. Blair Atholl is the home to the Duke of Atholl (well actually, it isn't because the current one lives in South Africa, but the ducal seat is there). It's a very beautiful area, Atholl Palace is lovely. Stop at the Pass at Killiecrankie, scene of a famous Jacobite victory. Lunch at the Killiecrankie Hotel - or the Moulin Inn.
This is a longer drive than some of the others suggested - it's probably going to mean 4-5 hours of driving, but because the roads in this direction are good roads (motorway and trunk road), then it's easily possible in a day.
Another option would be to head for the Pitlochry/Blair Atholl area. Blair Atholl is the home to the Duke of Atholl (well actually, it isn't because the current one lives in South Africa, but the ducal seat is there). It's a very beautiful area, Atholl Palace is lovely. Stop at the Pass at Killiecrankie, scene of a famous Jacobite victory. Lunch at the Killiecrankie Hotel - or the Moulin Inn.
This is a longer drive than some of the others suggested - it's probably going to mean 4-5 hours of driving, but because the roads in this direction are good roads (motorway and trunk road), then it's easily possible in a day.
Aug 12, 2009, 2:25 am
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Dublin! Leave Edinburgh on 8am Ryanair flight, arrive Dublin 9am. Return flights arrive at Edinburgh at 9.25pm and 11.30pm.
A casual search showed fares as low as £20 return (9 September), even better value with a Visa Electron card (£10)!
A casual search showed fares as low as £20 return (9 September), even better value with a Visa Electron card (£10)!
Aug 19, 2009, 6:21 am
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I love the Fife coast as well, so that would be something I'd suggest.
Another option would be to head for the Pitlochry/Blair Atholl area. Blair Atholl is the home to the Duke of Atholl (well actually, it isn't because the current one lives in South Africa, but the ducal seat is there). It's a very beautiful area, Atholl Palace is lovely. Stop at the Pass at Killiecrankie, scene of a famous Jacobite victory. Lunch at the Killiecrankie Hotel - or the Moulin Inn.
This is a longer drive than some of the others suggested - it's probably going to mean 4-5 hours of driving, but because the roads in this direction are good roads (motorway and trunk road), then it's easily possible in a day.
Another option would be to head for the Pitlochry/Blair Atholl area. Blair Atholl is the home to the Duke of Atholl (well actually, it isn't because the current one lives in South Africa, but the ducal seat is there). It's a very beautiful area, Atholl Palace is lovely. Stop at the Pass at Killiecrankie, scene of a famous Jacobite victory. Lunch at the Killiecrankie Hotel - or the Moulin Inn.
This is a longer drive than some of the others suggested - it's probably going to mean 4-5 hours of driving, but because the roads in this direction are good roads (motorway and trunk road), then it's easily possible in a day.
Aug 19, 2009, 7:20 am
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Different kind of history, but if more recent stuff than castles interests you, consider the Royal Yacht Britannia about two miles out of town in Leith. Easily reached by Lothian bus (several routes), though you can drive if you want to see her in the morning and follow some of the other suggestions after. (If you'll have a free half-day some other time during your visit it would be plenty, including travel time.)
Aug 19, 2009, 11:49 am
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