Scotland Meets Thread (formerly Scotland: A Brave Adventure)

[funkydelia]

They put out a sign to say 'meet on the lawn at 2pm' and the guide takes the children all around the castle explaining things on their level and getting them to do things like find lion statues, dress up in costumes etc. Its a really nice way to hear about the castle.

 

[ABDGurl]

Done!

Sayhello

Thank you so much...can't wait to go!!!!

 

[tufbuf]

We will be starting our Scotland ABD shortly. Edinburgh is beautiful!!! The pictures don't justify the majesty and grandeur of the Royal Mile. Well, the queen is visiting so we won't be going to Holyroodhouse which is a bummer! It's amazing to see Edinburgh Castle high above the city. It's simply wonderful!!

 

[calypso726]

We will be starting our Scotland ABD shortly. Edinburgh is beautiful!!! The pictures don't justify the majesty and grandeur of the Royal Mile. Well, the queen is visiting so we won't be going to Holyroodhouse which is a bummer! It's amazing to see Edinburgh Castle high above the city. It's simply wonderful!!

I know you are going to have an amazing time! I kept trying to explain how words and pictures do not justify the experience in any way. Wait until you do the hike! Please post pics I'm sure some of us would like to re-live our trips vicariously. Enjoy!

 

[sayhello]

We will be starting our Scotland ABD shortly. Edinburgh is beautiful!!! The pictures don't justify the majesty and grandeur of the Royal Mile. Well, the queen is visiting so we won't be going to Holyroodhouse which is a bummer! It's amazing to see Edinburgh Castle high above the city. It's simply wonderful!!

Enjoy, enjoy! I'm getting so excited for my trip, I still have almost 2 months to go. Let me know who your Guides are!

I know you are going to have an amazing time! I kept trying to explain how words and pictures do not justify the experience in any way. Wait until you do the hike! Please post pics I'm sure some of us would like to re-live our trips vicariously. Enjoy!

And some of us are seriously anticipating!

Sayhello

 

[JLoane]

Yes, please post pics if you can! Counting down to Aug 3rd! Will I sound a bit compulsive if I admit I've already started a packing list?

 

[tufbuf]

Enjoy, enjoy! I'm getting so excited for my trip, I still have almost 2 months to go. Let me know who your Guides are! And some of us are seriously anticipating! Sayhello

We have Lenora who did SWS last year. This is her second season; and Michael who is the more senior of the two. I'll post photos once I get home.

 

[Bobo912]

We have Lenora who did SWS last year. This is her second season; and Michael who is the more senior of the two. I'll post photos once I get home.

Which Michael?

 

[Bobo912]

Has anybody used the new trams from the Edinburgh airport yet?

I have now used the tram and it was very convenient. One bit of info-the kiosks only accept chip and pin credit cards so, unless you have one, bring some pounds.

 

[sayhello]

I have now used the tram and it was very convenient. One bit of info-the kiosks only accept chip and pin credit cards so, unless you have one, bring some pounds.

Thanks for the info, Bobo912! Very good to know!

Sayhello

 

[tufbuf]

Which Michael?

Rodriguez

 

[Bobo912]

Rodriguez

Michael was our guide on our very first ABD. We've had 3 Michaels ((or Mikes) - all awesome!

 

[rebeccam31]

Yes, please post pics if you can! Counting down to Aug 3rd! Will I sound a bit compulsive if I admit I've already started a packing list?

You are ahead of me! My daughter is in a regional theater production and it's eating up all our time. I had a dream the other night that we showed up in Scotland and didn't bring any bags! Can you bring enough stuff for us, too?

 

[Princess Leia]

You are ahead of me! My daughter is in a regional theater production and it's eating up all our time. I had a dream the other night that we showed up in Scotland and didn't bring any bags! Can you bring enough stuff for us, too?

Don't worry - you'd be able to get everything you need over here. I sometimes wonder when I'm going to the USA why I bother packing when I could just get things over there. One year my son was short of t-shirts so I just let him choose more when we were out there. Just remember to dress in layers - t-shirts are fine but I always have a fleece or a cardigan to hand. This morning was warm and sunny but it has clouded over this afternoon. A rain jacket or brolly is a must - you can get one here as a souvenir of your time in Scotland. Saying that I had much more rain in Florida last summer.

 

[rebeccam31]

Don't worry - you'd be able to get everything you need over here. I sometimes wonder when I'm going to the USA why I bother packing when I could just get things over there. One year my son was short of t-shirts so I just let him choose more when we were out there. Just remember to dress in layers - t-shirts are fine but I always have a fleece or a cardigan to hand. This morning was warm and sunny but it has clouded over this afternoon. A rain jacket or brolly is a must - you can get one here as a souvenir of your time in Scotland. Saying that I had much more rain in Florida last summer.

Thank you for the reassurance and the tips! I think that getting a rain jacket there is BRILLIANT suggestion.

 

[Princess Leia]

Thank you for the reassurance and the tips! I think that getting a rain jacket there is BRILLIANT suggestion.

Just make sure you purchase before leaving Edinburgh as you may have less choice and pay a lot more in some of the smaller places. Edinburgh has a Trespass shop which will have waterproof jackets and fleeces.

 

[sayhello]

Just make sure you purchase before leaving Edinburgh as you may have less choice and pay a lot more in some of the smaller places. Edinburgh has a Trespass shop which will have waterproof jackets and fleeces.

Good to know! Thanks!

Sayhello

 

[knewton64]

Edinburgh, UK
Monday 10:00 AM
Scattered Clouds
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60°F | °C
Precipitation: 10%
Humidity: 68%
Wind: 3 mph

Temps seem nice for this time of year.



Beats the high of 96 degrees here in Dallas, Tx.







T.T.F.N.
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Cheers Y'all

 

[tufbuf]

We have been very fortunate with the weather while in Scotland. We are now spending an extra day in beautiful Edinburgh and flying back home tomorrow. The next ABD won't be till the 21st so hopefully those folks would have a wee bit of good weather too.

 

[WeLoveABD]

Other than a few moments of rain, the weather for the June 29-July 7 trip to Scotland was great. The tram from the airport to downtown Edinburgh was easy, and we got off just a couple of blocks from our pre-ABD hotel (Apex Waterloo--excellent hotel/location, just a few blocks away from the Balmoral,and directly across the street from a specially marked bus stop for other tours--including the Heart of Scotland tour group).

More later in a trip report. Guides were Michael and Lenora--both American guides (not the usual mix of one American and one from the country being toured).