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17 Aug 2006, 11:16
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Hiking in Scotland
In September some friends and me are going to Scotland for some hiking and camping. Since there are some people from there on here I thought maybe you could recommend me some interesting places to go to, things to see and do. Our budget is rather limited, so the cheaper, the better.
General advice on Scotland, things to avoid etc. is also very welcome. Thanks in advance!
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17 Aug 2006, 11:23
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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17 Aug 2006, 11:50
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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17 Aug 2006, 11:51
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
[Deffeh]
West Highland Way
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17 Aug 2006, 13:02
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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Originally Posted by lokken
[Deffeh]
West Highland Way
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Quoting someone quoting deffeh in a thread in which the west highland way is the only sensible option.
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17 Aug 2006, 17:54
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
West Highland Way works, and once you get to Fort William there's plenty to se (if not do).
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17 Aug 2006, 18:49
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
i heard Ben Nevis is pretty popular these days especially with the outdoor type
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17 Aug 2006, 18:55
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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Originally Posted by Phang
West Highland Way works, and once you get to Fort William there's nothing to see (if not do). apart from look at nature and drink whiskey
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Edited for truth. Of course, if you're going for the hiking then it's ace. Ben Nevis is right there, and you can continue along to either the Western Islands or Inverness. If you go to Inverness, don't forget to wave to Nessie.
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18 Aug 2006, 08:29
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
Thanks for the suggestions. BTW, is Stirling worth a visit?
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18 Aug 2006, 10:10
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
I live right next to there so you sort of get used to what it has to offer. i dont know what its like to go there as a 'visitor'.
I'd say yes, the old town and Castle are worth a visit and the Monument as well(depends if you like that sort of thing). The only problem with it is its pretty expensive, i taken a German friend to the castle last year and it was a rip off. The Dungeon which is in the Thistle centre can be worth a visit(its haunted if you believe the Daily Record).
Apart from that its a generally nice place and well situated as a base for travel to other places, think the hostels there are fairly decent. Real good mix of different nationalities in Stirling especially in August.
As for night life theres a couple decent pubs but they tend to be on the expensive side(i once paid £2.30 for a can of cola ffs never been back since). Clubs are pants tho. The Fubar is ok for a couple visits but after youve been there as much as i have yuo begin to realise how utter pish it really is. I wont even get started on Enigma......
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18 Aug 2006, 13:09
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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Thanks for the suggestions. BTW, is Stirling worth a visit?
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You know how bad stirling is? I just had to check your registration date and find all posts by you to make sure you arent some sort of weird gimmick or stalker account designed to **** me up in some way.
I live there, its terrible. Theres a city tour bus, which is just hilarious considering you can pretty much travel down every street in 5 minutes.
Why on earth are you asking after it?
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18 Aug 2006, 13:17
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
I went to stirling with Aryn, her sister and friend not too long ago.
Its not a particularly *great* town but the castle and monument are worth seeing if you dont mind the huge fkoff walk up the hill to it. Ofc you could get a bus up but that defeats the point of a hiking holiday
If you are going in september, bring a fkload of midgie repellant. They'll be out in force ready to suck you dry
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18 Aug 2006, 13:23
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Darling
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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I live there, its terrible. Theres a city tour bus, which is just hilarious considering you can pretty much travel down every street in 5 minutes.
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For some reason I imagined you living in a leafy south east england suburb.
Odd.
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18 Aug 2006, 13:36
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Angry Young Man
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
I come from a suburb of glasgow, just living in Stirling for uni, 4th year now. Until i looked at your location i didnt realise you were scottish either we should both be ashamed.
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18 Aug 2006, 15:32
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
By all means go to Stirling. Have a look around, then go home and appreciate where you live so much more.
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18 Aug 2006, 15:49
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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Originally Posted by Deffeh
I come from a suburb of glasgow, just living in Stirling for uni, 4th year now. Until i looked at your location i didnt realise you were scottish either we should both be ashamed.
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What was it you were saying last night about all Scottish posters on GD being famous and awesome, Deffeh...?
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18 Aug 2006, 16:32
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Angry Young Man
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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What was it you were saying last night about all Scottish posters on GD being famous and awesome, Deffeh...?
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i said famous or infamous. Fact is we still are ridiculously overrepresented and overperform on the board.
Im not bragging, because its hardly suprising. English people dont tend to have the same guile, wit, or canny (apologies to geordies) usually at any rate.
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18 Aug 2006, 17:17
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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Originally Posted by Deffeh
Why on earth are you asking after it?
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Heh, I asked only because it is one of the larger towns near the Highlands and not too far from Edinburgh and Glasgow, so it wouldn't be too hard to reach. But I guess it just isn't worth it, by the way you react.
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18 Aug 2006, 17:21
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
If you're a tourist it's prolly worth going to Stirling to see the castle and the Wallace monument.
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18 Aug 2006, 18:40
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
ive never been in to either, too expensive. just go to a bar called obo eru and order fruit beer and get sloshed.
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18 Aug 2006, 18:47
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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Originally Posted by Deffeh
ive never been in to either, too expensive. just go to a bar called obo eru and order fruit beer and get sloshed.
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aye its a bit pricy. something like £14+ each per person
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18 Aug 2006, 19:02
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
thats like 5 bottles of cider (((((((((((((
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18 Aug 2006, 20:24
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
I cant actually think of a cheap bar in Stirling. I remember Obu Eru was closed for money laundering a while back.
Mebbe that dodgy looking put across from Droothies is cheap, cant say i'm planning on going there to find out. I think the WIlliam Wallace in Causewayhead isnt too bankbreaking, but i've not been there for about 6 years.
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18 Aug 2006, 20:30
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
There's nowhere cheap thru here at the mo, unless you go looking for snapfax bars or drinks promos in clubs. £3 a pint is ****ing standard in town, which sucks before going out.
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18 Aug 2006, 21:20
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Angry Young Man
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
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Originally Posted by OneColourRed
I cant actually think of a cheap bar in Stirling. I remember Obu Eru was closed for money laundering a while back.
Mebbe that dodgy looking put across from Droothies is cheap, cant say i'm planning on going there to find out. I think the WIlliam Wallace in Causewayhead isnt too bankbreaking, but i've not been there for about 6 years.
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The Settle Inn is reasonably priced. Obo Eru is ****ng expensive. Never heard about this money laundering thing though? Explain
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18 Aug 2006, 22:32
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Re: Hiking in Scotland
It was a while ago. A m8 was telling me about it, Obu Eru, Labarito and some Indian Resturant were allegedly closed under suspicion of said crime. They did all close at the same time although Obu Eru did reopen after a short time. It could be untrue but the m8 i heard it from is usually pretty truthful about such things. I actually quite liked Obu Eru the 1 time i was there. Suppose theres every chance its just another one of these rumours started by some random old person that lives nearby who was complaining about the noise or some such nonsense.
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