Travelers' reviews about Scotland

5
2 reviews
friends in scotland
5
Scotland
I had been to Scotland three years before and really wanted to go back. my favorite moments: the highlands, amazing!
The best parts:
the trip was very well organized, we saw amazing little towns, lakes, highlands, castles and more castles, the sea, isle of Skye and Edinburgh, thanks to Con, who did a great job figuring out what we really wanted to see and also thanks to our amazing chauffeur Bill. He went over and beyond his duties and really helped us to see even more places. esp. from the Outlander series. The hotels were good, breakfast always included which was very nice. the weather really was good, very little rain. The local people are extremely friendly and helpful. We ate in fabulous restaurants, always very fresh food and great service. Overall a trip we will never forget!
The worst parts:
1. one suggestion is for your travel agency to really check the opening hours of all castles, parks, etc... On sunday we went to Falkland and got there at 9.45 am and the local castle opened at 1100am. We did not go in. Also most places close early, 430 -500 pm. 2. Linlithgow palace was also closed for filming ( we were advised) 3. the hotel in Portree was very cozy, but the single room was so small, the my friend had to stay in my room, above her head a slanted ceiling. 4. Airth castle on the outside gorgeous, on the inside disappointing, nothing what we expected. they are many other hotels there that are very nice. In our room the shower was not working well, the toilet not either. these are few comments considering everything that went into organizing this trip.
Kris
5
Scotland
Our trip was delayed by flights and every venue was very helpful in adjusting to our new time table. Once we arrived to Edinburgh we enjoyed a day or so and took off to our first destination. Each destination was easy to find. It would have been helpful to know where some of the things listed under each day were as we passed a number of them before realizing. But we could have done more research. We really enjoyed every hotel and the staff were amazing.
The best parts:
Being able to drive and see the countryside and tailor our trip to our needs and wants. Con was excellent in assisting us and tailoring our trip to our needs. He was quick to respond and very helpful.
The worst parts:
the weather. =) The only thing I would have changed is to not stack too many set venues at the beginning of the trip- since our trip was delayed we had to shuffle a number of things.