self-catering in Scotland, which area?
Jun 18th, 2002, 03:35 AM
#1
Guest
Posts: n/a
self-catering in Scotland, which area?
Recently stayed in Cromer in the U.K. (E. Anglia) and loved the people and the town. I'd like a similar experience in Scotland. I would like to know which area would offer beautiful views, quaint charm and wonderful people. Probably September. Thank you.
Jun 18th, 2002, 11:08 AM
#4
Guest
Posts: n/a
For a week's self catering I would pick one of the following areas:<BR><BR>1) Fife. There are many holiday rentals in and near the fishing villages of Crail, Anstruther and Pittenweem. You could see St Andrews, Falkland, Glamis, Hill of Tarvit House, Kellie Castle, Culross and be within easy reach of Edinburgh.<BR><BR>2) The Trossachs: Somewhere around Callander. Again - lots of holiday rentals. You could see Stirling, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, Inchmahome Priory on the Lake of Menteith, Glen Coe and the southern Highlands. And you could take a day trip into Edinburgh by train.<BR><BR>3) The Borders - between Melrose and teh coast. Things to see include all the Border Abbeys, St Abbs Head, Holy Island (actually in England but nearby), Abbotsford, woolen mills and a few castles.<BR><BR>4) Bewteen Inverness and Nairn. See, Culloden, Cawdor and Brodie castles, Loch Ness, Fort George and lots of highland scenery.<BR><BR>My two top choices would be the Trossachs or Fife
Jun 22nd, 2002, 09:45 AM
#6
Guest
Posts: n/a
We will ditto the Fife idea for picturesque little towns on the coast, just south of beautiful St.Andrews. There are self catering websites - just search under Scotland Holiday rentals on the web. Also, Loch Lomond or if you prefer more remote areas- Skye and Tobermory on Mull.<BR>Just be sure to bring rain coats. We always buy cheap wellingtons there for $10 or $15 so we don't have to lug them on the plane
Jun 22nd, 2002, 10:12 AM
#7
Guest
Posts: n/a
I can't advise you on Scotland, but I just wanted to say three cheers for Cromer! I grew up in Suffolk and that's where we always took our beach holidays.<BR><BR>Hope you had lots of good crab while you were there, it's where I developed my life long taste for it.<BR><BR>
Trending Topics
Jun 23rd, 2002, 06:30 AM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
<BR>Sheila,<BR><BR>We don't have any "shillings" in the Lone Star State so I question if I am a full shilling.<BR><BR>Would love for y'all to join me and my main squeeze, Billy Bob and Elle Mae over long necks and chicken fried steaks.<BR><BR>FYI ~ in Texas we either cook the food ourself or have it catered. Self-catering would be a contridiction of terms ~ Big Tex.
Jun 23rd, 2002, 06:38 AM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
OK, OK. It was just a joke. The expression is so self evident in its meaning (is that also a contradiction in terms?) that I simply couldn't believe the question.<BR><BR>The expression distinguishes holidays where the accommodation includes the food, from those that don't.<BR><BR>However, so long as you'r happy, I'm happy
Jun 23rd, 2002, 06:57 AM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
<BR><BR>Sheila,<BR><BR>I took it as a joke ~ however, since my wife is actually intelligent (I've never claimed to be) I ran the expression by her before I exposed my warts. She also drew a blank.<BR><BR>I love your country and the difference in USA English and the "real" English. We have visited GB several times and hope to be in Scotland in 2003.<BR><BR>Thanks again!
Jun 23rd, 2002, 12:42 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Philip: You are having such a lively discussion w/ Sheila I hesitate to break in. But I do think you need a little more clarification . . . <BR><BR>Self Catering is simply the term used for renting a vacation home. Just as you might do on the Gulf or for a ski rental. You rent a cottage or flat and therefore are "self catering". <BR><BR>
