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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I’m travelling around Scotland and Ireland in July, what places do you recommend for the most scenic in Scotland. Thought I’d ask people that actually live there. Thanks in advance.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Try loch lomond and Isle of Skye

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By *izzabelle and well hungCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh.

West coast and up the great glen.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m travelling around Scotland and Ireland in July, what places do you recommend for the most scenic in Scotland. Thought I’d ask people that actually live there. Thanks in advance."

Still working on my free pass!

If you're passing through Glen Coe the Clachaig Inn us nice for a pint and lunch.

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Oban

great wee town, lovely beach and awesome seafood on the harbour

John

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m travelling around Scotland and Ireland in July, what places do you recommend for the most scenic in Scotland. Thought I’d ask people that actually live there. Thanks in advance.

Still working on my free pass!

If you're passing through Glen Coe the Clachaig Inn us nice for a pint and lunch."

Oh, thought you forgot about me !

Let me know how that free pass goes!

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By *eep.Man
over a year ago

Just a background character

Bealach na Ba, the road to Applecross. Bring your granny gears.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There's so many beautiful places in Scotland to visit. If you're camping I would suggest Rannoch Moor, Loch Laggan, Loch lyon, Ben Lawers. I've just returned from five days at Loch Laggan and had an amazing time.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Bealach na Ba, the road to Applecross. Bring your granny gears.

Already on the bike!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m in Barra just now. Absolutely stunning. Never taken as many pictures anywhere. Loving it and highly recommend it.

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By *ringles0510Woman
over a year ago

Central Borders

Scottish Borders pretty amazing. Great for hill walks, forest walks, mountain biking. Some great pubs as well x

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"Oban

great wee town, lovely beach and awesome seafood on the harbour

John

What he said!

One of my favourite places in Scotland

You also have the tiny handmade ice cream shop.

And you can take a boat to go see the porpoises up close, the red deers, etc...

Enjoy OP

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

St Andrews and the East Neuk of Fife. Well, I would say that, wouldn't I?

It is braw though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

I’m suddenly fascinated with granite!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m travelling around Scotland and Ireland in July, what places do you recommend for the most scenic in Scotland. Thought I’d ask people that actually live there. Thanks in advance."

Depends where you are based and what are your interest.

Are you staying, travelling to specific areas. once you know this then its easy to find out whats best for you from what interest you i.e. castle, scenery, historical, adventure.

for example, you staying in Edinburgh for two nights then up to inverness or fort William so you could work out places to go and see during your stay in those areas. personally if I knew this then I could be more specific of good ideas for you

Whatever you do I hope you have an absolute fantastic time touring Scotland

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By *over-manMan
over a year ago

motherwell

don't go to bellshill you will get mugged and robbed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"don't go to bellshill you will get mugged and robbed "

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

North of Inverness is already overcrowded with tourists, especially up in the North West.

Stay away.

Honest, nothing to see but hills, Lochs, the sky and the sea.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"don't go to bellshill you will get mugged and robbed "

I go there to visit my hub caps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Applecross mate you can't go wrong take a drive up the pass views are out of this world

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By *ane DTV/TS
over a year ago

London - till 25th

Fort William to Ardnamurchan, you can loop out through Tobermory then back over the hills to Mallaig. Side trip to Castle Tioram.

Back through Glenfinnan, stop at the Dining car for rolls n sausage.

Or head to Skye via the plate ferry at Glen Elg. You take a left at Shiel Bridge and as you climb up the hill the 5 Sisters ridge is on your right.

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By *hedevilwearspradaWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere nearby

Speyside if you like whisky. The Macallan is opening it’s new distillery and it looks amazing. Loads of others to visit too, plus some beautiful scenery and nice eating places

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Govanhill, you might even spot Nicola Sturgeon

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By *andom2chatMan
over a year ago

A Galaxy Far, Far Away & Spain

Anywhere up the A82 - Isle of Skye/Kyle of Lochalsh; Oban, Fort William, Glen Coe, Glen Etive, Loch Lomond, Luss, Glasgow, Edinburgh, the Borders. It’s all pretty amazing for scenery.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Govanhill, you might even spot Nicola Sturgeon

Thought that would more of a deterrent

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Edinburgh, Glen Coe, Arisaig (boat trip to Rhum and back), Mallaig, ferry to Skye, Troternish area, Plockton then back to central belt. From there across to East Lothian for beaches and castles then down to Borders.

Would recommend Gairloch and Lochinver areas but way too busy since NC500 publicised it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

I’m suddenly fascinated with granite!

Well, I could show you plenty!

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

There's so much, so depends what you like. A82 is a scenic route, from Glasgow to fort William it gets better and better. Loch Lomond is stunning. Loch katrine great for bike ride.

Conic Hill at sunset.

Glen etive.

Glenfinnan viaduct, looking over loch shiel.

Even get the Jacobite train from fort William to mallaig...

List goes on...

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By *ickygirl41Woman
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I’m travelling around Scotland and Ireland in July, what places do you recommend for the most scenic in Scotland. Thought I’d ask people that actually live there. Thanks in advance."

Up north is the place to go

Glencoe

Skye (fairy pools are a must)

Ullapool

The road to Achiltibuie (nothing much there but road and scenery are fantastic.

North 500 route is bonny too.

Also for a chance to meet up with other folk that are bad at guitar try the knoydart peninsula which is home to the most remote pub in mainland UK no direct road there only a ferry or helicopter or a day and a half walk.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

I’m suddenly fascinated with granite!

Well, I could show you plenty! "

Definitely

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

I’m suddenly fascinated with granite!

Well, I could show you plenty!

Definitely

Well give me a shout when you're in my neck of the woods

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By *edzyWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

Go to smoo cave in Durness - bit of a trek though!

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

In my youth I travelled to every single part of Scotland but in my adult hood not so much, must change that

John

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

I’m suddenly fascinated with granite!

Well, I could show you plenty!

Definitely

Well give me a shout when you're in my neck of the woods "

I will do.

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By *egs11ABCWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

Haha I get customers from the states, Canada Ireland etc say they love Aberdeen. Suppose we take it for granted cos when u hear it thro their eyes it sounds fascinating

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By *lashnannieCouple
over a year ago

Dundee

Lots in Speyside, Loch an Eilien is stunning. Stock up on midge repellant tho

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

Haha I get customers from the states, Canada Ireland etc say they love Aberdeen. Suppose we take it for granted cos when u hear it thro their eyes it sounds fascinating

I'm American but lived here 16 years

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

Haha I get customers from the states, Canada Ireland etc say they love Aberdeen. Suppose we take it for granted cos when u hear it thro their eyes it sounds fascinating

I'm American but lived here 16 years

Got bullied for my American accent.... learned quick fast to pick up the locals language. Now you wouldn't be able to tell where I was from except my drivers license

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By *egs11ABCWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

Haha I get customers from the states, Canada Ireland etc say they love Aberdeen. Suppose we take it for granted cos when u hear it thro their eyes it sounds fascinating

I'm American but lived here 16 years

Oh well ur a local now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

Haha I get customers from the states, Canada Ireland etc say they love Aberdeen. Suppose we take it for granted cos when u hear it thro their eyes it sounds fascinating

I'm American but lived here 16 years

Oh well ur a local now

Don't I know it

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By *egs11ABCWoman
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

Haha I get customers from the states, Canada Ireland etc say they love Aberdeen. Suppose we take it for granted cos when u hear it thro their eyes it sounds fascinating

I'm American but lived here 16 years

Got bullied for my American accent.... learned quick fast to pick up the locals language. Now you wouldn't be able to tell where I was from except my drivers license

Have to admit after going to Glasgow a lot Aberdeen is a very unfriendly city. For the most part folk are ok but a lot of bigoted people here x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wouldn't recommend Aberdeen, unless you've a facisnation with granite.

Haha I get customers from the states, Canada Ireland etc say they love Aberdeen. Suppose we take it for granted cos when u hear it thro their eyes it sounds fascinating

I'm American but lived here 16 years

Got bullied for my American accent.... learned quick fast to pick up the locals language. Now you wouldn't be able to tell where I was from except my drivers license

Have to admit after going to Glasgow a lot Aberdeen is a very unfriendly city. For the most part folk are ok but a lot of bigoted people here x"

As being a hotel manager I have to deal with it. It's the offshore card I get pulled x

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By *itznBobz2018Couple
over a year ago

edinburgh

I would say see as much of Scotland as you can it’s the best place in the world. Yes we have our faults but as a county it’s an amazing place. We welcome anyone in the world and after a few drams you can be our new best friend

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By *m83Man
over a year ago

Lisburn

Celtic Park Glasgow aka paradise. Also if your in Govan area there is u public toilet also known as ibrox

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Celtic Park Glasgow aka paradise. Also if your in Govan area there is u public toilet also known as ibrox

Prefer a rangers location myself

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By *m83Man
over a year ago

Lisburn

I have heard of people accepting second best but third best come on have a word with yourself

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