bopolopoluss1 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have an exchange student coming to visit Glasgow next week and she's been telling me that at some point she'd like to visit the highlands. I'm trying to manufacture it so that I can make the Motherwell game at Ross County at the same time but was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of things to do/go and see that aren't too far from Dingwall? I might be too pushed for time to make this workable but I was thinking if we left at 6 or 7AM there might be time to stop off somewhere on the way but my tourist information is non existent, is there anything at the cairngorms national park? The website makes it look as if there's lots of decent scenery but not much in the way of real things to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Im sure you'll find something to do. My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim McLean's Ghost Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have an exchange student coming to visit Glasgow next week and she's been telling me that at some point she'd like to visit the highlands. I'm trying to manufacture it so that I can make the Motherwell game at Ross County at the same time but was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of things to do/go and see that aren't too far from Dingwall? I might be too pushed for time to make this workable but I was thinking if we left at 6 or 7AM there might be time to stop off somewhere on the way but my tourist information is non existent, is there anything at the cairngorms national park? The website makes it look as if there's lots of decent scenery but not much in the way of real things to do. A distillery tour seems like the easy option to me. Plenty nearby with visitor centres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeLurker Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I'd go up the scenic way via Fort William (OK not that part so much) and the Great Glen. Urquhart Castle and checking out Loch Ness for the monster tends to be the stereotypical thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bopolopoluss1 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Im sure you'll find something to do. My thoughts exactly. There is zero chance of this happening unfortunately. A distillery tour seems like the easy option to me. Plenty nearby with visitor centres. I'd thought about that but i'll be driving so not really able to enjoy it properly. I'd go up the scenic way via Fort William (OK not that part so much) and the Great Glen. Urquhart Castle and checking out Loch Ness for the monster tends to be the stereotypical thing to do. Cheers, i'll have a look at Urquhart castle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I'd go up the scenic way via Fort William (OK not that part so much) and the Great Glen. Urquhart Castle and checking out Loch Ness for the monster tends to be the stereotypical thing to do. And maybe stop for lunch at Fort Augustus. There's a place called The Boathouse Lochside that does good food with a stunning view of Loch Ness. You could go an a wee boat trip as well. http://www.lochnessboathouse.co.uk/ http://www.cruiselochness.com/ P.S. From the restaurant website it looks like the management has changed so I can't swear to the quality. It was great last summer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I would like a picture of this woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320Lichtie Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I would like a picture of this woman What he said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Or he could treat her to a viewing of a box set of Death in Paradise. Aye, some girls are into a bit of mild punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Get her to the Keg in Inverness for opening time (9am). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Get her to the Keg in Inverness for opening time (9am). ^^^ Trying to step it up from only wanting a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Wilson Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I'd go up the scenic way.As would I, as would I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bopolopoluss1 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 Cheers for the serious suggestions thus far, Urquhart castle and the loch ness boat trip seems like it'll likely be the plan of action. If we do decide to go to the game i'll be sitting in the county end to avoid the inevitable peltering from my pals in the away end, fresh from a 4 hour lubricated bus drive so if anyone spots a canadian burd, you'll know who i am - there will be no pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 If you want to go to the game with your mates I'll pick her up in the morning and drop her off again the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spain Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 fresh from a 4 hour lubricated .... canadian burd, you'll know who i am - there will be no pictures. Uh-hu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have an exchange student coming to visit Glasgow next week and she's been telling me that at some point she'd like to visit the highlands. I'm trying to manufacture it so that I can make the Motherwell game at Ross County at the same time but was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of things to do/go and see that aren't too far from Dingwall? I might be too pushed for time to make this workable but I was thinking if we left at 6 or 7AM there might be time to stop off somewhere on the way but my tourist information is non existent, is there anything at the cairngorms national park? The website makes it look as if there's lots of decent scenery but not much in the way of real things to do. Might be an idea to take the train instead of a bus? You can get off then continue your journey at the same station. Generally more scenic journey than the bus. http://www.scotrail.co.uk/sites/default/files/Glas-Ed-InvDec14.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bopolopoluss1 Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 I had a look at the train but the cheapest fair I could see was about £60 return and we're both on a student budget, it'll only be around half that in fuel I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I had a look at the train but the cheapest fair I could see was about £60 return and we're both on a student budget, it'll only be around half that in fuel I think. Also if going on a day trip, you would have to wait until 19:19 to get a train back to Inverness from Dingwall after the match (to connect with the 20:15 Glasgow train) A day trip to see a match at Dingwall from Glasgow via train can be a bit of a pain as: You either: Have to leave the match early to get the 16:26 train or wait until the 19:19 train. The train station is 5 mins at most from the ground on foot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Septentrional Wasp Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Seriously considering going to this game now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Saints Fan Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 You can get the 27 bus from Dingwall to Inverness after the match though. Costs £4.70 single and leaves at five or half five. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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