Travelers' reviews about Scotland
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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.
Con
Hi Monique,
Thanks so much for taking the time for a wonderful review! I will of course take the comments and suggestions under advice, as nobody's perfect, no matter how experienced and how hard one tries! I also appreciate seeing some of your pictures: a personal touch that creates an even better bond! Now I just have to figure out who's who! Thanks again for traveling with us and, it was great fun planning with you!
Kris
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.
Con
Welcome back Kristina! And thanks for the nice review; glad you all had a wonderful time in Scotland: it's kind of like my second home, there is so much there and I love sharing it. Time is never long enough :-)
It was unfortunate indeed to start off with that really bad flight delay but I'm grateful to see you appreciated my/our speedy assistance in fixing things, and even obtaining a refund for the lost bit, which is not easy and actually quite unusual to succeed with on short notice!
I hope you will re-adjust to 'normal' life but, keep a spot in your mind for Scotland, and cherish the memories! Thanks again for traveling with us!
