Holiday in Scotland

albalad

I took this from the back of the train
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v196/becles/train.jpg

Classic photo Becles !
sorry for going off topic

Edinburghlass_2

I agree albalad, I looked at the photo after I posted, that is the very viaduct

Allexie

Yeah! Triffic piccie Becles.... Just such a pity Mallaig is such a dump when you get there!!! Still..the journey is amazing...!

Wolfhound

What a great photograph !

Becles

Thanks for the comments on the piccy :-)

Allexie is right in there isn't a lot to do in Mallaig. I've got two boys, so we filled the time in by going to a small sea life centre, wandering round the harbour looking at boats, and sat in the sun and had an ice cream.

Nile

avi wrote:

Hi - Any suggestions as to where to visit on a 5 day vacation in scotland from 9th july. I plan to drive from manchester with my wife.
Thank you

If you would like to see dolphins, seals, ospreys etc......have a look at the Scotland sub board (from the Local MoneySaving board) at page 2. There is a thread about seeing wildlife on holiday in Scotland.

Becles

If you like sealife, this is a must http://www.seafari.co.uk/

We did it from Easdale, which is a nice place to visit in itself. They take you out on life rafts and you race across the sea at up to 45mph! The islands we visited were uninhabited, so there was lots to see. There were many seals bobbing about and lying on the shore line, porpoises, masses of birds and deer running loose on the islands. We saw some whirlpools and rode the little ones, and were told how the tide and currents work. We were also told the history of the area, and a tale about a mythical witch who lives on an island and drowns bad people in the whirlpools. We must be good as we survived The guides are very knowledgeable and are happy to answer questions.

The best bit was when a 'bait ball' went past. This is lots of little fish that swim near the suface. We were in the middle of it with birds coming down and porpoises coming up from underneath to feed on the fish. It was amazing.

Do wrap up warm as it can be chilly at sea, although they do provide waterproofs and life jackets.

Highly recommened for both the wildlife and it really clears your sinuses out :rotfl: