This is an XML content feed of journal entries and reviews that have recently published by RealTravel members within Scotland. Use one of the buttons on the right to add this feed to your feed reader. tag:realtravel.com,2005:1971 RealTravel members http://realtravel.com/images/logo-for-feeds.jpg (c) 2006 RealTravel.com 2008-05-13T17:47:26Z 340033http://www.feedburner.comThis is an XML content feed of journal entries and reviews that have recently published by RealTravel members within Scotland. Use one of the buttons on the right to add this feed to your feed reader. tag:realtravel.com,2006-06-12:1590721 2006-06-12T23:51:58Z 2008-05-13T17:47:26Z Jessiegrrl http://realtravel.com/member-m1384638-jessiegrrl.html <p>a entry by Jessiegrrl from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Our first day in Edinburgh, we got quite alot accomplished. For lunch, we ordered sandwiches from an upscale eatery called "Subway". I wish we had places like that in the States, real scottish submarine sandwiches made fresh while you wait. We took our fancy meal and ate in the Princes Steet Gardens, a huge part in the center of Edinburgh. While we devoured our lunches, we we entertained by an older man playing the accordian. After we finished, we gave our performer some money, got some ice cream for dessert, and began our hike up to Edinburgh Castle. It was a tough one at times, but the view ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j1590721.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_lI6qKhppkWFZD34cBYqaMHFM8.8_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/lI6qKhppkWFZD34cBYqaMHFM8.8_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_lI6qKhppkWFZD34cBYqaMHFM8.8_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=lI6qKhppkWFZD34cBYqaMHFM8.8_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j1590721.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j1590721.html tag:realtravel.com,2008-04-03:6800564 2008-04-03T10:58:03Z 2008-04-03T11:04:43Z DemonGroover http://realtravel.com/member-m2177747-demongroover.html <p><em>"Just sitting there overlooking the ocean with the outline of the castle and abbey in the distance..."</em></p> <p>a entry by DemonGroover from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/st_andrews-scotland-reviews-hotels-d848908.html">St Andrews, Scotland.</a></p> <p>We had recently acquired a new car. Well, new is perhaps a bit of a porky. It was a 1998 Renault Scenic. A Mummobile. We got it as a runaround for Jane. It was now the chance to give it a bit of a run. St Andrews was a couple of hours north of Edinburgh and seeing a beautiful day in front of us we decided to go for it.</p><p>Crossing the bridge over the Forth of Firth, or is that Firth of Forth, i can never remember we proceeded to follow the coastal route around Fife all the way up to St Andrews. Stopping at a couple of beaches along the way the view back across to Edinburgh was stupendous. ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/st_andrews-journals-j6800564.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_lA9SFzbVsb7rgNvuggGcve9ky7k_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/lA9SFzbVsb7rgNvuggGcve9ky7k_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_lA9SFzbVsb7rgNvuggGcve9ky7k_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=lA9SFzbVsb7rgNvuggGcve9ky7k_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fst_andrews-journals-j6800564.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/st_andrews-journals-j6800564.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-05-30:4650114 2007-05-30T15:55:42Z 2008-02-29T20:46:24Z Michael & Erin http://realtravel.com/member-m4007884-michael__erin.html <p>a entry by Michael &amp; Erin from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>We arrived to Edinburgh with the following plan: hang out with sister Jean as well as long time friends (trying to avoid saying old friends). Erin's Grandfather Doug came to visit too, and we were very fortunate that our timing matched that of the famous international (Scotland AND England) Arysaig Run. Our next stroke of luck was that our good friends Kate, Eleanor, and Branislav had a 1950 MG TD free as well as a need for a navigator for Kate's 1925 OM.</p><p>We arrived bright and early in Edinburgh, to Jean's dismay as we had to wake her up when we arrived to the New Town. We ran around ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j4650114.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_Glooy67KBnlWGcSQmBRrpXAMb.A_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/Glooy67KBnlWGcSQmBRrpXAMb.A_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_Glooy67KBnlWGcSQmBRrpXAMb.A_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=Glooy67KBnlWGcSQmBRrpXAMb.A_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j4650114.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j4650114.html tag:realtravel.com,2008-01-31:6465936 2008-01-31T05:27:50Z 2008-02-13T21:47:03Z viva la jet lag. http://realtravel.com/member-m6139333-viva_la_jet_lag.html <p>a entry by viva la jet lag. from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com//d-15389-scotland">Scotland, United Kingdom.</a></p> <p>Uncle Richard &amp; Aunt Beth kindly dropped us off in Edinburgh where we awaited our tour departure in a lopsided hotel called the Grassmarket (funnily enough in Grassmarket, Edinburgh). Before we were able to check in, we walked around Edinburgh in its entirety twice.. what a beautiful place - but more of that to come after the tour.</p><p>Hello Colin &amp; Russel (oh godt colin!),</p><p>Due to the over-consumption of alcohol we seem to not be able to remember things in their correct order....but we have some major highlights...Learning how to say "LOCH" with the correct amount of saliva in ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/scotland-journals-j6465936.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_2PGOpSm9TQPy8ukkxHbAyh6zjow_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/2PGOpSm9TQPy8ukkxHbAyh6zjow_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_2PGOpSm9TQPy8ukkxHbAyh6zjow_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=2PGOpSm9TQPy8ukkxHbAyh6zjow_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fscotland-journals-j6465936.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/scotland-journals-j6465936.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-01-02:3226215 2007-01-02T11:08:23Z 2008-01-06T04:56:08Z It Starts With Ken http://realtravel.com/member-m2772907-it_starts_with_ken.html <p>a entry by It Starts With Ken from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/inverness-scotland-reviews-hotels-d49110.html">Inverness, Scotland.</a></p> <p>The skies clear out for the sun to warm up the streets as we walked to Waverly Train Station and book us tickets to Inverness. It's 11 am and we don't leave until 1 pm so we kill some time one last time at the Elephant House drinking some much needed mocha and internet access.</p><p>[Yesterday was quite an interest with the amount of Aussies we have met so far. I wish we Americans have what they call their 'gap year'. This would satiate partly my now growing wanderlust.]</p><p>Unfortunately, on the four hour train ride, I start to feel a bit of the flu. I try to rest as much as I can, ignoring ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/inverness-journals-j3226215.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_fRsn6-E8O3-CXYPu8yMdtt86WYE_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/fRsn6-E8O3-CXYPu8yMdtt86WYE_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_fRsn6-E8O3-CXYPu8yMdtt86WYE_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=fRsn6-E8O3-CXYPu8yMdtt86WYE_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Finverness-journals-j3226215.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/inverness-journals-j3226215.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-12-14:6191536 2007-12-14T08:40:43Z 2007-12-14T08:45:29Z Kiera http://realtravel.com/member-m5112351-kiera.html <p>a entry by Kiera from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Flight over went good. It was myself, Niamh and mom. Mom had never been to Scotland before and we brought her over for her birthday.</p><p>Christmas is a gorgeous time to go to Edinburgh. They seem to love the holiday over there and really make an effort.</p><p>Once we hit the town we headed to Cafe Rouge for some breakfast. Always great food in that place. We were heading towards the castle when we came upon a little German Christmas fare. This was the genuine article when it came to Christmassy feelings. We had mulled wine with shots of amaretto and sugar coated almonds. They were ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j6191536.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_CDG7Le734dRFsgl43y2mQQl20og_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/CDG7Le734dRFsgl43y2mQQl20og_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_CDG7Le734dRFsgl43y2mQQl20og_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=CDG7Le734dRFsgl43y2mQQl20og_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j6191536.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j6191536.html tag:realtravel.com,2006-06-23:1644132 2006-06-23T04:13:11Z 2007-12-11T05:02:20Z Scossie http://realtravel.com/member-m1499895-scossie.html <p><em>"Definitely the most spectacular feature of Edinburgh is the castle sitting on the crags, a mile higher than anything else around."</em></p> <p>a entry by Scossie from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Sometimes, it almost seems unnatural for something to happen when you've been waiting for it for oh so long. But it does come round eventually, then suddenly its over and you don't know what to do with yourself.</p><p>Day 1: Arrival. We flew thru Honky Land which is really cool - the airport at least, the rest of it was darkness - the airport is like a museum and a shopping centre; together. Putting aside the old bomb of a plane we got out of Melbourne, the flight was great! (Cathay Pacific, if you're wondering) I like window seats, despite what everybody says about how good an aisle seat ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j1644132.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_U7HK.z6qDbnsumX6IwKaxPqWhNY_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/U7HK.z6qDbnsumX6IwKaxPqWhNY_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_U7HK.z6qDbnsumX6IwKaxPqWhNY_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=U7HK.z6qDbnsumX6IwKaxPqWhNY_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j1644132.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j1644132.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-11-10:5967295 2007-11-10T11:04:07Z 2007-11-10T11:04:07Z SargeantKe http://realtravel.com/member-m5188053-sargeantke.html <p>a entry by SargeantKe from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Wow... Edinburgh is absolutely gorgeous!! Granted, I was only there for a little over a day, and we only stayed in the old town, but it was just as I had imagined it. Honestly, I think Edinburgh is one of my favorite--if not favorite--places I've visited so far.</p><p>We arrived at Edinburgh airport in the evening on the 29th, and checked in to the hostel. The hostel was smack-dab in the middle of Old Town, which was exactly where we wanted to be. We dropped our stuff off, and then went out to dinner at this fantastic Italian place a little ways away. That was the extent of our first ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j5967295.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_TqtEAmnrXa2-gZyPPN3aXe0i5yg_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/TqtEAmnrXa2-gZyPPN3aXe0i5yg_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_TqtEAmnrXa2-gZyPPN3aXe0i5yg_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=TqtEAmnrXa2-gZyPPN3aXe0i5yg_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j5967295.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j5967295.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-10-21:5815142 2007-10-21T03:23:36Z 2007-10-29T01:04:22Z REDFISHMAN http://realtravel.com/member-m5671706-redfishman.html <p>a entry by REDFISHMAN from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/stirling-scotland-reviews-hotels-d3287625.html">Stirling, Scotland.</a></p> <p>I think that Stirling saved the best for the last of our trip. We visited Stirling Castle, Stirling Bridge, and the Wallace Memorial. Edinburgh is the cultural and political center of Scotland, but Stirling may be the ancient heart of the Scotland.</p><p>Stirling history dates back to Roman times, and once was the capital of Scotland. It's history is replete with many battles to control the area and is considered the southern gateway to the Highlands.</p><p>Stirling Castle is an impressive fortification, and fantastic view of City.</p><p>Stirling Bridge is the site of William Wallace's most ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/stirling-journals-j5815142.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_FuOgqvpBmoilWs0r4.lDXcYPQ-o_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/FuOgqvpBmoilWs0r4.lDXcYPQ-o_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_FuOgqvpBmoilWs0r4.lDXcYPQ-o_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=FuOgqvpBmoilWs0r4.lDXcYPQ-o_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fstirling-journals-j5815142.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/stirling-journals-j5815142.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-10-28:5864136 2007-10-28T19:39:54Z 2007-10-28T23:51:59Z REDFISHMAN http://realtravel.com/member-m5671706-redfishman.html <p>a entry by REDFISHMAN from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/fort_william-scotland-reviews-hotels-d76195.html">Fort William, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Fort Williams is considered the outdoor capital of the United Kingdom Fort Williams like Fort Augustus and Fort George were originally built to help pacify the Highlands. Positioned at the northern end of Loch Linhe and near the terminus of the Caledonian Canal that starts at Inverness.</p><p>The biggest draw is the Nevis Range of Mountain Peaks which offers climbing, hiking, walking and skiing in winter. The Nevis Range Mountain resort offers stunning views of the Great Glen, the Nevis Range, and of Fort William. Cloudy days are the norm according to the locals.</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/fort_william-journals-j5864136.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_9mTt77e1PNsuyXbq8a5L4Kw3fNE_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/9mTt77e1PNsuyXbq8a5L4Kw3fNE_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_9mTt77e1PNsuyXbq8a5L4Kw3fNE_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=9mTt77e1PNsuyXbq8a5L4Kw3fNE_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Ffort_william-journals-j5864136.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/fort_william-journals-j5864136.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-09-10:5507581 2007-09-10T14:20:22Z 2007-09-10T14:20:22Z icehockeypunk11 http://realtravel.com/member-m4792444-icehockeypunk11.html <p>a entry by icehockeypunk11 from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Firstly i must say that this is an old blog entry as i left it unfinished and behind in edinburgh. things have been and continue to be busy...but in all around great ways! it's just so hard to take time out of traveling to sit in an internet cafe for a couple hours. but alas...i have finally made it and can update you about things from a couple weeks ago...oh well! i have also had some trouble with blogging (which i will later speak about) and have lost a two page entry...still quite upset about it. i hope i'll be able to get hold of it (the format changed from a one computer to my usb and now ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j5507581.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_6dJafMx15pqh9-qTe5VF49e.aUM_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/6dJafMx15pqh9-qTe5VF49e.aUM_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_6dJafMx15pqh9-qTe5VF49e.aUM_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=6dJafMx15pqh9-qTe5VF49e.aUM_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j5507581.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j5507581.html tag:realtravel.com,2006-06-23:1644246 2006-06-23T04:26:56Z 2007-08-28T02:38:54Z Scossie http://realtravel.com/member-m1499895-scossie.html <p><em>"The castle really is so awesome, the best of them all - which I secretly already knew."</em></p> <p>a entry by Scossie from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/kyle_of_lochalsh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d1644192.html">Kyle of Lochalsh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Left Portree at a reasonable hour and travelled over the Skye Bridge through Kyle and on to Eilean Donan Castle.</p><p>Now, to help you understand my extaticness (tremendous excitement), this castle is the castle which I saw many many years ago in a picture, and thought to myself then, "One day, I will go there and I will see that castle."</p><p>I like to call today *does show biz accent* Living a Dream.</p><p>It was a nice sunny day (like them all, bar one) though a bit of haze had been creeping in over the past few days, therefore extremely bright for those stupid enough to not pack ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/kyle_of_lochalsh-journals-j1644246.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_EUDJ4J0avqg7zznJAL8XCGMGFf0_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/EUDJ4J0avqg7zznJAL8XCGMGFf0_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_EUDJ4J0avqg7zznJAL8XCGMGFf0_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=EUDJ4J0avqg7zznJAL8XCGMGFf0_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fkyle_of_lochalsh-journals-j1644246.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/kyle_of_lochalsh-journals-j1644246.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-08-11:5271983 2007-08-11T13:26:14Z 2007-08-19T13:49:49Z icehockeypunk11 http://realtravel.com/member-m4792444-icehockeypunk11.html <p>a entry by icehockeypunk11 from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>The Fringe Festival literally takes over the city of Edinburgh every summer for the 3-4 weeks that it runs rampantly in and out of, over and under the cobblestone roads, ancient churches, and ominously awesome castles that help define this Scottish city. Literally any available space for performance is used, the street of course being a popular choice. The Fringe thrives on the crazy theatre/music/dance/ and all around art-hungry people that converge here each year. each of them hoping for a chance to be seen, heard, and recognized. It really is great being here...Romina and I shared the ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j5271983.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_-oMv3YHAzSn7FxVuu25XFjq1dOU_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/-oMv3YHAzSn7FxVuu25XFjq1dOU_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_-oMv3YHAzSn7FxVuu25XFjq1dOU_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=-oMv3YHAzSn7FxVuu25XFjq1dOU_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j5271983.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j5271983.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-07-23:5112400 2007-07-23T13:45:26Z 2007-07-24T08:44:29Z Andrew and Jessica http://realtravel.com/member-m4794104-andrew_and_jessica.html <p>a entry by Andrew and Jessica from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>The first thing that struck us about Edinburgh is that its just like Dunedin of New Zealand (where we live), only much bigger and better (Dunedin doesn't have a massive castle bang in the middle). The streetnames/suburbs are the same, the houses look the same, the churches look the same and the weather was pretty much the same (i.e. cold even though it was summer).</p><p>And the history of Edinburgh is incredible. Whereas we would be lucky to see a building 200 years old in New Zealand, in Edinburgh there are buildings that were built circa 11th century and earlier.</p><p>I did a "ghost tour" ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j5112400.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_XLefKLGlTL61H28zOUv7sSfmTZg_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/XLefKLGlTL61H28zOUv7sSfmTZg_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_XLefKLGlTL61H28zOUv7sSfmTZg_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=XLefKLGlTL61H28zOUv7sSfmTZg_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j5112400.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j5112400.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-07-24:5119136 2007-07-24T06:19:54Z 2007-07-24T06:19:54Z irvine http://realtravel.com/member-m3836947-irvine.html <p>a entry by irvine from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/glasgow-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16180.html">Glasgow, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Getting up at (approx) 7:30am for breakfast wasn't that bad. We got coupons for breakfast, which would normally cost around 10 euro (I guess). Really nice buffet with mostly everything you could think of for a European breakfast. Took my time working in a few croissants, some bread, a boiled egg and some fruit.</p><p>Got my bag from the cabin and headed back up to the 7th deck before 9am, when we were supposed to arrive, and we did. It took ages to get off the boat as they had just tightened up the security at the borders; 2 days before there was a bombing at Glasgow Airport, so they checked ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/glasgow-journals-j5119136.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_3BhGfnKinTb4BYbZLqMBlONLrq8_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/3BhGfnKinTb4BYbZLqMBlONLrq8_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_3BhGfnKinTb4BYbZLqMBlONLrq8_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=3BhGfnKinTb4BYbZLqMBlONLrq8_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fglasgow-journals-j5119136.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/glasgow-journals-j5119136.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-24:4866826 2007-06-24T20:11:40Z 2007-07-16T13:54:07Z Wandering Spaulls http://realtravel.com/member-m2041942-wandering_spaulls.html <p><em>"Paradise on Earth"</em></p> <p>a entry by Wandering Spaulls from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/carbost-scotland-reviews-hotels-d4866818.html">Carbost, Scotland.</a></p> <p>After a quick breakfast which we cobbled together from a small local supermarket and ate on the (rather windy and cold) lochside we drove towards the bridge that connect the Isle of Skye with mainland Scotland. En route we passed the battle site of Glen Shiel, the 5 Sisters of Kintail (a distinctive mountain range), and the Eileen Donan Castle (made famous by the movie 'Highlander' which was filmed there) standing proud on the mudflats of the loch.</p><p>The bridge to Skye is in Kyle of Lochalsch and after crossing it we were on one of the most painted and pictured islands in the world. They ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/carbost-journals-j4866826.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_SGABawMXm3BXNgt8FVXTY-ZXeWM_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/SGABawMXm3BXNgt8FVXTY-ZXeWM_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_SGABawMXm3BXNgt8FVXTY-ZXeWM_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=SGABawMXm3BXNgt8FVXTY-ZXeWM_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcarbost-journals-j4866826.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/carbost-journals-j4866826.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-07-16:5058780 2007-07-16T13:16:20Z 2007-07-16T13:37:02Z Wandering Spaulls http://realtravel.com/member-m2041942-wandering_spaulls.html <p>a review of Marsco B&amp;B, a place to stay in <a href="http://realtravel.com/carbost-scotland-reviews-hotels-d4866818.html">Carbost, Scotland</a>.</p> <p>Wow! Anyone going near Skye should make the trip to Carbost to experience this place! Run by Christine and David it is the perfect home away from home - and we had the good fortune to rent the self-catering mobile home right on the shores of Loch Harport - check them out at:</p><p>http://www.marsco-isle-of -skye.co.uk/</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/carbost-reviews-b5058780.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_Vk4Cm0jVhrrqb-ikJ3UhCoiLdEQ_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/Vk4Cm0jVhrrqb-ikJ3UhCoiLdEQ_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_Vk4Cm0jVhrrqb-ikJ3UhCoiLdEQ_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=Vk4Cm0jVhrrqb-ikJ3UhCoiLdEQ_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fcarbost-reviews-b5058780.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/carbost-reviews-b5058780.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-07-10:5009586 2007-07-10T09:12:30Z 2007-07-10T09:12:30Z Wandering Spaulls http://realtravel.com/member-m2041942-wandering_spaulls.html <p>a review of Edinburgh Backpackers Hostel, a place to stay in <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland</a>.</p> <p>We were in the 12 person dorm and it was large, clean and warm. Good bathrooms, nice common room and kitchen. Excellent location and very helpful and friendly staff - perhaps the best feature is the really big discount on the full Scottish breakfast at the cafe next door (including haggis!!). Check them out at:</p><p>http://www.hoppo.com /edinburgh/index.asp</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-reviews-b5009586.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_p4PPLVHf2HLMOVw0djLyZJ7xCMw_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/p4PPLVHf2HLMOVw0djLyZJ7xCMw_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_p4PPLVHf2HLMOVw0djLyZJ7xCMw_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=p4PPLVHf2HLMOVw0djLyZJ7xCMw_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-reviews-b5009586.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-reviews-b5009586.html tag:realtravel.com,2006-11-02:2704630 2006-11-02T03:32:17Z 2007-07-09T09:17:03Z Scossie http://realtravel.com/member-m1499895-scossie.html <p>a review of Comely Bank Cottage, a place to stay in <a href="http://realtravel.com/perth-scotland-reviews-hotels-d62122.html">Perth, Scotland</a>.</p> <p>This B&amp;B, like many others, is situated on the main thoroughfare out of Perth. That means there's lots of trucks passing and with each truck, the foundations of the house wobble.</p><p>The room is very quaint with lots of lacy and flowery patterns. There had been trouble with their loo before we arrived, but it was working fine since the plumber had come.</p><p>Comely Bank Cottage is situated a fair way out of the city centre, but is still within a [long] walking distance. Although not from the railway station - you will need to get a taxi for that one, its about 15 minutes drive!</p><p>Th ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/perth-reviews-b2704630.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_4iFnQwu1mnkobhRH1eWb8.SELQg_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/4iFnQwu1mnkobhRH1eWb8.SELQg_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_4iFnQwu1mnkobhRH1eWb8.SELQg_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=4iFnQwu1mnkobhRH1eWb8.SELQg_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fperth-reviews-b2704630.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/perth-reviews-b2704630.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-07-08:4996706 2007-07-08T18:15:23Z 2007-07-08T18:57:33Z RobnBex http://realtravel.com/member-m1834456-robnbex.html <p><em>"We gazed at the dismal, moody sky which complemented the landscape and it's buildings magnificently."</em></p> <p>a entry by RobnBex from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/glasgow-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16180.html">Glasgow, Scotland.</a></p> <p>We did the weird thing again, were we fly into the main centre and immediately leave it to go somewhere else, this time Edinburgh then a short bus ride to Glasgow.</p><p>First impressions of Scotland:It was heart wrenching, really it is just like home, especially leaving Edinburgh airport it reminded of us of the ride from Palmy airport.Then a drive through the country side with sheep e.t.c the only difference apart form crazy looking sheep were the grand old buildings amazing castles and homes.</p><p>The weather was dismal in Glasgow but really it just added to it's Gothic nature. It really ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/glasgow-journals-j4996706.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_TesMxBYTRacpVXqJBaMGJOOLaec_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/TesMxBYTRacpVXqJBaMGJOOLaec_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_TesMxBYTRacpVXqJBaMGJOOLaec_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=TesMxBYTRacpVXqJBaMGJOOLaec_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fglasgow-journals-j4996706.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/glasgow-journals-j4996706.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-07-03:4957404 2007-07-03T20:39:23Z 2007-07-03T20:43:44Z Anna D http://realtravel.com/member-m2833034-anna_d.html <p>a review of Edinburgh Castle, a thing to do in <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland</a>.</p> <p>Not a bad wee castle........</p><p>But it was a huge rip off at 13 pounds, so we didnt bother going inside.</p><p>It has a great view of Edinburgh City though, and it is worth the hike up just there to check it out.</p><p>It would be SPECTACULAR during Edinburgh Military Tattoo.</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-reviews-a4957404.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_rizzvez1fEdyvYly237-Lhw4VqU_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/rizzvez1fEdyvYly237-Lhw4VqU_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_rizzvez1fEdyvYly237-Lhw4VqU_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=rizzvez1fEdyvYly237-Lhw4VqU_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-reviews-a4957404.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-reviews-a4957404.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-07-03:4957259 2007-07-03T20:00:54Z 2007-07-03T20:25:01Z Anna D http://realtravel.com/member-m2833034-anna_d.html <p>a review of City of the Dead Ghost Tour, a thing to do in <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland</a>.</p> <p>Josh and I caught the bus out to Edinburgh, which took about an hour and cost 7 pounds.</p><p>We loitered about all day, waiting to take the City of the Dead Ghost tour, which included being locked in the Black Mauesoleum, and (hopefully), being attacked by a poltergeist.</p><p>So, here is the bit of history about Mackenzie's Poltergeist, and the Black Mausoleum in Greyfriars Kirk, the cemetary where his body is housed.</p><p>* Also go to: http://heritage.scotsman .com/myths.cfm?id =39982005 for more ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-reviews-a4957259.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_msEUhggB19GYgwMk17llPea3wPw_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/msEUhggB19GYgwMk17llPea3wPw_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_msEUhggB19GYgwMk17llPea3wPw_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=msEUhggB19GYgwMk17llPea3wPw_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-reviews-a4957259.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-reviews-a4957259.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-28:4901010 2007-06-28T14:31:36Z 2007-06-28T14:34:02Z Mark Scott http://realtravel.com/member-m4900734-mark_scott.html <p>a review of Glen Midge Campsite, a place to stay in <a href="http://realtravel.com/thornhill-scotland-reviews-hotels-d4900971.html">Thornhill, Scotland</a>.</p> <p>Excelent little campsite, really friendly people looking after the site. The site is located in a little valley next to a hamlet. Forests all around and plenty of grouse around. Ground very stoney though and quite far from ammenities.</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/thornhill-reviews-b4901010.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_lLp6FBXa0yvNGTOuUu9cuBzj1nA_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/lLp6FBXa0yvNGTOuUu9cuBzj1nA_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_lLp6FBXa0yvNGTOuUu9cuBzj1nA_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=lLp6FBXa0yvNGTOuUu9cuBzj1nA_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fthornhill-reviews-b4901010.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/thornhill-reviews-b4901010.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-28:4900740 2007-06-28T13:54:52Z 2007-06-28T14:01:11Z Christie http://realtravel.com/member-m4777890-christie.html <p><em>"Never have you seen two people more board...monsoon"</em></p> <p>a entry by Christie from a trip to <a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-scotland-reviews-hotels-d16171.html">Edinburgh, Scotland.</a></p> <p>Its a long way to Edinburgh from Melbourne.</p><p>Leaving Melbourne was sad but exciting for us both. Aware of what was ahead for us, we boarded the plane. Window seat - Yeay! But the view out of Melbourne was cloudy - excitement anticipating the sunny country we were heading for.</p><p>Determined to keep ourselves awake on the flight to Singapore, we watched a movie, attempted to read books, but found ourselves playing the Singapore Airline Nintendo Super Mario game. Didn't take long, or many loss of lives for us to be board of that. Never have you seen two people more board. Short of ... </p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j4900740.html">[Read full entry]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_TYqTocojUjqm.3WNNgS7jM1G2d4_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/TYqTocojUjqm.3WNNgS7jM1G2d4_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_TYqTocojUjqm.3WNNgS7jM1G2d4_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=TYqTocojUjqm.3WNNgS7jM1G2d4_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fedinburgh-journals-j4900740.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/edinburgh-journals-j4900740.html tag:realtravel.com,2007-06-21:4840757 2007-06-21T13:55:07Z 2007-06-21T14:42:07Z Radio Times http://realtravel.com/member-m4840494-radio_times.html <p>a review of The Port Royal Hotel and Russian Tavern, a place to stay in <a href="http://realtravel.com/isle_of_bute_scotland-scotland-reviews-hotels-d4840741.html">Isle of Bute, Scotland, Scotland</a>.</p> <p>A traditional village inn with five guestrooms. We were made to feel one of the family by the Russian owners. All the rooms were newly refurbished very tastefully (we saw three.) It was really good value which is why I'm writing this review as a thankyou.</p> <p><a href="http://realtravel.com/isle_of_bute_scotland-reviews-b4840757.html">[Read full review]</a></p> <p><map name="google_ad_map_r1TZVnbmmiK8wlMi6s1skAHkVdA_"><area shape="rect" href="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/imgclick/r1TZVnbmmiK8wlMi6s1skAHkVdA_?pos=0" coords="1,2,367,28"/><area shape="rect" href="http://services.google.com/feedback/abg" coords="384,10,453,23"/></map><img usemap="#google_ad_map_r1TZVnbmmiK8wlMi6s1skAHkVdA_" border="0" src="http://imageads.googleadservices.com/pagead/ads?format=468x30_aff_img&client=ca-pub-1956712303939423&channel=3810559515&output=png&cuid=r1TZVnbmmiK8wlMi6s1skAHkVdA_&url=http%3A%2F%2Frealtravel.com%2Fisle_of_bute_scotland-reviews-b4840757.html"/></p> http://realtravel.com/isle_of_bute_scotland-reviews-b4840757.html