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Post by ShowMeState1977 on Apr 1, 2019 15:14:17 GMT -5
Next year the Mrs and i are wanting to go to Scotland on vacation. We've never left the country so this will be a big trip for us. Anyone ever been to Scotland? Any tips?
Anyone else have some vacations planned?
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Post by unknownpipesmoker on Apr 1, 2019 16:52:55 GMT -5
Next year the Mrs and i are wanting to go to Scotland on vacation. We've never left the country so this will be a big trip for us. Anyone ever been to Scotland? Any tips? Anyone else have some vacations planned? Been there lots. Glasgow has some really nice sections. Glasgow can also be somewhat dangerous. Be careful at night. You know what is hilarious, is that Glasgow also has the best Italian food I've ever had in my life. Check out Amore Ristorante e Pizzeria while you are there. Make sure you check out the "chippies" in Glasgow, also. These are basically havens for Scottish fast food - which is delicious. Fish and chips and lots of other great stuff. Try it all. You will grow. Buchanan street is a great place to take in the city with the wife too. If you like soccer at all, I am going to be a bit biased here and say check out Celtic Park. I grew up going to games in Glasgow. We'd catch a game, take in the food and drink, and then back to Ireland I went. Real "Scotland" is in the highlands, though. Go to Inverness. Its lovely up there. Don't spend too much time in Glasgow. A day or two will cover it. I wish I had more experience with the rest of Scotland. |
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Post by isett2860 on Apr 1, 2019 17:00:21 GMT -5
Greetings Adam.
Scotland is a fabulous place. The people are warm and inviting.
Edinburgh to me is what I call London light. I love that city.
Do a day tour that takes you out of the city and to the north country.
Glasgow is a more modern city.but enjoyable.
Having been to Europe many times. My biggest suggestion is if you can travel in the off season, before the end of May or after September.
There are no crowds and generally things will be a bit cheaper. Tours you go on may be a bit smaller and more personal.
If you listen to the Pipes Magazine podcast. Brian Levine is also a travel agent and may be able to find you some good deals.
Enjoy the planning!
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 1, 2019 17:53:50 GMT -5
Scotland is a great place. It's really picturesque up north. Glasgow can be a bit rough in places. Edinburgh is lovely.
You can't really go far wrong.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2019 18:06:34 GMT -5
I agree with all of the above. I lived in Europe for a number of years on The Island of Malta and traveled throughout other European Countries often. I really enjoyed Scotland.....the people are wonderful and will open their doors to Americans. You will find a number of pipe smokers that will share their favorite tobacco’s 👌👍👍. The cuisine is excellent, never had a bad meal in Scotland......not like two other European Countries I will not mention!!
I’d recommend a day or two in Perth, a city next to the River Tay......just gorgeous. If you and your wife want to visit a few castles that are beautiful, Perth has that as well.
You’ll fall in love with the people and not want to leave. These people are full of fun, a bit crazy......back in the day I was crazy enough to join in one of their sporting events that only the Scottish people can come up with.......I had a blast.
Have a safe journey, it’s one you and your wife will cherish for many years....take plenty of pictures and videos.
Take a look when you have time.........
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Post by toshtego on Apr 1, 2019 18:31:43 GMT -5
Bring raincoats, rain hats, rain shoes. It rains.
I prefer the Highlands and islands to the lowland cities. Inverness is a good place to start.
If you like the outdoors, nature, visit the Isle of Skye. Just a short distance from the mainland over a bridge at Lochalsh on the west coast. One beautiful place.
I do not recall if you are a drinking man but you might want to visit a distillery or two or more. I have been to most of them. MacAllan was most impressive. Laphroig is another.
I love Scotland and I am certain you will, too.
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 2, 2019 3:12:55 GMT -5
Bring raincoats, rain hats, rain shoes. It rains.
I prefer the Highlands and islands to the lowland cities. Inverness is a good place to start.
If you like the outdoors, nature, visit the Isle of Skye. Just a short distance from the mainland over a bridge at Lochalsh on the west coast. One beautiful place.
I do not recall if you are a drinking man but you might want to visit a distillery or two or more. I have been to most of them. MacAllan was most impressive. Laphroig is another.
I love Scotland and I am certain you will, too.
Good point, Tosh. It rains... A LOT! Double that for Ireland. |
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Post by ShowMeState1977 on Apr 2, 2019 6:27:44 GMT -5
Thank you all for the tips! I should be planning my trip this year for Myrtle Beach, but I'm chomping at the bit to get to Scotland.
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Post by insignia100 on Apr 3, 2019 12:41:35 GMT -5
The wife and I have been saving up for a vacation to Europe (Switzerland/Germany primarily), but recently I've been thinking about Scotland instead. I'd love to tour some distilleries, not to mention the countryside.
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Post by Cramptholomew on Apr 3, 2019 13:02:32 GMT -5
Bring raincoats, rain hats, rain shoes. It rains.
I prefer the Highlands and islands to the lowland cities. Inverness is a good place to start.
If you like the outdoors, nature, visit the Isle of Skye. Just a short distance from the mainland over a bridge at Lochalsh on the west coast. One beautiful place.
I do not recall if you are a drinking man but you might want to visit a distillery or two or more. I have been to most of them. MacAllan was most impressive. Laphroig is another.
I love Scotland and I am certain you will, too.
Good point, Tosh. It rains... A LOT! Double that for Ireland. why you live in rainy land? |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Apr 3, 2019 13:13:19 GMT -5
You have me dusting off my passport, man. haha Hope you have a great time.
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Post by PhantomWolf on Apr 3, 2019 13:15:18 GMT -5
You should go to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and smoke a pipe on the 'bonnie banks' thereof. haha
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Post by Legend Lover on Apr 3, 2019 13:25:40 GMT -5
Good point, Tosh. It rains... A LOT! Double that for Ireland. why you live in rainy land? It's where I was born. |
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Post by instymp on Apr 3, 2019 17:11:37 GMT -5
I agree with all of the above. I lived in Europe for a number of years on The Island of Malta and traveled throughout other European Countries often. I really enjoyed Scotland.....the people are wonderful and will open their doors to Americans. You will find a number of pipe smokers that will share their favorite tobacco’s 👌👍👍. The cuisine is excellent, never had a bad meal in Scotland......not like two other European Countries I will not mention!! I’d recommend a day or two in Perth, a city next to the River Tay......just gorgeous. If you and your wife want to visit a few castles that are beautiful, Perth has that as well. You’ll fall in love with the people and not want to leave. These people are full of fun, a bit crazy......back in the day I was crazy enough to join in one of their sporting events that only the Scottish people can come up with.......I had a blast. Have a safe journey, it’s one you and your wife will cherish for many years....take plenty of pictures and videos. Take a look when you have time......... I lived in Malta 1963-64. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2019 17:28:18 GMT -5
Mike ^^^^^^^^ do you remember much about Malta during that time period? Did you visit Gozo and Comino as well? Different government from that time period you lived on the Island from when I lived on the Island from the late 80’s. I lived on the Island during the Bush Sr. Presidency.
I still keep in touch with a good friend that was born on the Island, he is now a pilot for Air Malta. He tells me the Island is totally different from the time period I lived there. A lot of money was “ invested “ into big business!!!
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Post by ShowMeState1977 on Apr 3, 2019 19:16:19 GMT -5
You have me dusting off my passport, man. haha Hope you have a great time. The itch to travel is something else! I hope we have a chance to have a good time. Lots of money to save between now and then. |
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Post by ShowMeState1977 on Apr 3, 2019 19:20:31 GMT -5
You should go to Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and smoke a pipe on the 'bonnie banks' thereof. haha That's a possibility. So, last year we went to Kentucky on vacation and bought a special bottle of bourbon to take with us to Myrtle Beach this year. What kind of tobacco would you suggest I buy in Myrtle Beach (close to the home of Smoking Pipes and Cornell and Diehl) to take to the bonnie banks? |
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Post by daveinlax on Apr 3, 2019 20:06:26 GMT -5
I'd love to travel but I don't think I can handle 8 hours in a coach seat.  |
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Post by PhantomWolf on Apr 3, 2019 20:27:17 GMT -5
I'd love to travel but I don't think I can handle 8 hours in a coach seat. Man... Back when when I was a young private in the Army, I took a bus from El Paso to Pittsburgh to save a few bucks. It was like 36 hours and the things I saw... Never took another bus. haha |
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Post by trailboss on Apr 3, 2019 22:58:06 GMT -5
Make sure you sample all of the Haggis you can find.
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Post by instymp on Jun 18, 2019 16:53:09 GMT -5
Mike ^^^^^^^^ do you remember much about Malta during that time period? Did you visit Gozo and Comino as well? Different government from that time period you lived on the Island from when I lived on the Island from the late 80’s. I lived on the Island during the Bush Sr. Presidency. I still keep in touch with a good friend that was born on the Island, he is now a pilot for Air Malta. He tells me the Island is totally different from the time period I lived there. A lot of money was “ invested “ into big business!!! When I lived there is was still under British rule. Very different since they gained independence. Back then was British Navy & American 6th. fleet in the harbors. Not like today. Was nice back then. Remember Gozo stop but not Comino. I heard of some financial changes also, but on the "News". |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 17:12:03 GMT -5
Mike ^^^^^^^^ do you remember much about Malta during that time period? Did you visit Gozo and Comino as well? Different government from that time period you lived on the Island from when I lived on the Island from the late 80’s. I lived on the Island during the Bush Sr. Presidency. I still keep in touch with a good friend that was born on the Island, he is now a pilot for Air Malta. He tells me the Island is totally different from the time period I lived there. A lot of money was “ invested “ into big business!!! When I lived there is was still under British rule. Very different since they gained independence. Back then was British Navy & American 6th. fleet in the harbors. Not like today. Was nice back then. Remember Gozo stop but not Comino. I heard of some financial changes also, but on the "News". Malta hasn’t been under British rule since ‘73. Definitely quite different when I lived on the Island. Now, let’s just say the government isn’t up to snuff.....lol. Money floating all over the mainland. I keep in touch with a pilot friend that still lives on the Island. |
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Post by instymp on Jun 18, 2019 17:19:35 GMT -5
When I lived there is was still under British rule. Very different since they gained independence. Back then was British Navy & American 6th. fleet in the harbors. Not like today. Was nice back then. Remember Gozo stop but not Comino. I heard of some financial changes also, but on the "News". Malta hasn’t been under British rule since ‘73. Definitely quite different when I lived on the Island. Now, let’s just say the government isn’t up to snuff.....lol. Money floating all over the mainland. I keep in touch with a pilot friend that still lives on the Island. I know you are right. Thats what I heard also. Left in 1964. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 17:27:15 GMT -5
Thank you all for the tips! I should be planning my trip this year for Myrtle Beach, but I'm chomping at the bit to get to Scotland. I'm heading down to Ocean Isle next week. Looking forward to visiting Low Country (SP's B&M) |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Jun 18, 2019 17:29:37 GMT -5
 Going to the feed store Friday.! 
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Post by toshtego on Jun 18, 2019 17:40:05 GMT -5
The wife and I have been saving up for a vacation to Europe (Switzerland/Germany primarily), but recently I've been thinking about Scotland instead. I'd love to tour some distilleries, not to mention the countryside. Switzerland and Germany are both interesting places. I would love to see what Berlin is like now since the unification. Berlin is a beautiful city, about 55 per cent was rebuilt after the war. So, there is mix of architecture. There are also some nice forests in and around the city. Switzerland is like a visit to another dimension. You could spend a lot of time in either place and feel like there was more to do and see. |
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Post by sperrytops on Jun 18, 2019 18:02:08 GMT -5
You've all got me itching to get on the road. All places I want to see.
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Post by toshtego on Jun 18, 2019 18:29:15 GMT -5
Thank you all for the tips! I should be planning my trip this year for Myrtle Beach, but I'm chomping at the bit to get to Scotland. I'm heading down to Ocean Isle next week. Looking forward to visiting Low Country (SP's B&M) Hope you have time to visit Bug Nell's Pit Stop on Highway 179 between Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach. Good place to eat. My wife's family used to hold their annual family reunion on Sunset Beach, next door. So, I been there a few time and enjoyed it. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 18:36:54 GMT -5
I'm heading down to Ocean Isle next week. Looking forward to visiting Low Country (SP's B&M) Hope you have time to visit Bug Nell's Pit Stop on Highway 179 between Ocean Isle and Sunset Beach. Good place to eat. My wife's family used to hold their annual family reunion on Sunset Beach, next door. So, I been there a few time and enjoyed it. Oh I will definitely visit Bug Nell's! Thanks for the tip! |
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Post by trailboss on Jun 18, 2019 22:40:27 GMT -5
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Going to the feed store Friday.! 
