Visiting Scotland in April 2012

**Charlie** · 17th December 11, 10:58 AM

Can I suggest you dont try to see everything in Scotland in one visit as that way you will see a lot but can not remember it all! Scotland is not very big but the terrain makes it seem bigger.

You can easily spend days exploring Edinburgh alone. Look at a few selected places - many good suggestions here. Best of all you will want to return.

I appreciate I can drive to Scotland in a few hours so can get there a lot but I am sure you can find excuses to see the "Old Country"!!!

Please note Collander is better known as Callandar especially on sign posts!

**Sir William** · 18th December 11, 06:44 AM

Originally Posted by Charlie

Can I suggest you dont try to see everything in Scotland in one visit as that way you will see a lot but can not remember it all! Scotland is not very big but the terrain makes it seem bigger.

This is my third trip to Scotland and the primary focus will be on the Highlands, with about 3 days in Edinburgh.

I know I can't see or do everything so I plan my trips (anywhere) using a triage approach: Priority 1 are things I WANT to see or do; Priority 2 are things I'd LIKE to see or do if there is time; Priority 3 are targets of opportunity in the event I've done 1 and 2 or can't do them for some reason.

There is always something I miss for some reason but that gives me a good excuse for another trip. In 2013 I'll be returning to spend some time in the Borders (clan gathering). I'd like to see Stirling on this trip (missed on both previous trips) but since I'll probably return for the 2014 Gathering I may put it off again until then.