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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #120 on: November 04, 2019, 03:48:29 PM »
We spent 8 days in Scotland this summer, covering most of the country. Glasgow by far was the least interesting. On the day we flew from Glasgow to Iceland for leg 2 of our trip, we spent a few hours at the art museum (building more interesting than its collection), the maritime sailing museum, and the indoor skiing (which is even smaller than the one in Dubai, but still fun to do for an hour or two, unless you normally ski blacks, in which case it will be boring). I don't recall seeing or hearing about a ferris wheel there in the summer.

The military tattoo is absolutely amazing and one of the highlights of our trip; I've never seen anything like it, and the setting in front of the castle, with fireworks at the end, was phenomenal. Cheap tickets sell out early, so make sure to book early if you're planning to go. In the show, there were no women singing, but there are women dancing in groups in various parts of the show.

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #121 on: November 04, 2019, 04:04:58 PM »
We spent 8 days in Scotland this summer, covering most of the country. Glasgow by far was the least interesting. On the day we flew from Glasgow to Iceland for leg 2 of our trip, we spent a few hours at the art museum (building more interesting than its collection), the maritime sailing museum, and the indoor skiing (which is even smaller than the one in Dubai, but still fun to do for an hour or two, unless you normally ski blacks, in which case it will be boring). I don't recall seeing or hearing about a ferris wheel there in the summer.

The military tattoo is absolutely amazing and one of the highlights of our trip; I've never seen anything like it, and the setting in front of the castle, with fireworks at the end, was phenomenal. Cheap tickets sell out early, so make sure to book early if you're planning to go. In the show, there were no women singing, but there are women dancing in groups in various parts of the show.
How much were tickets and what time does it start?
Can you see the fireworks display from elsewhere in the city?

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #122 on: February 03, 2023, 11:26:10 AM »
Any kosher food in Edinburgh? Does anyone have the Chabad info?

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #123 on: February 03, 2023, 01:22:40 PM »
When we were in Scotland several years ago, all the kosher food was in Glasgow (Mark's Deli), though we spent a lovely Shabbos with Rabbi Pinny at Chabad of Edinburgh. Check out: https://www.chabadofedinburgh.com/

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #124 on: February 03, 2023, 05:53:21 PM »
Any kosher food in Edinburgh? Does anyone have the Chabad info?
Chabad had a kiddush/lunch situation that worked. There's no eruv, but we stayed with him walking distance so it wasn't too bad. In terms of the food delivery from glasgow, they deliver anyways every two weeks. I had them make meals for us and had them delivered to our hotel on the week they were coming, and the hotel was happy to store them for us. If not, they will always deliver anytime you would like for a fee. The food was good, easily reheatable, and perfect for what we needed.

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #125 on: February 04, 2023, 06:15:41 PM »
Thanks not going to bet there for shabbos just during the week

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #126 on: May 24, 2023, 08:55:41 AM »
Hi, planning a two day trip to Scotland for July. Looking for help planning itinerary. No distelleries. Love adventure and the outdoors but also some castles. And any Jewish history if there is. Any suggestions? Not going with any kids

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #127 on: January 01, 2025, 12:37:59 PM »
Anyone been to Scotland in Jan/Feb?
Looking to plan a trip for a few days but not sure if it makes sense with the weather. Will it be freezing and rainy?

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #128 on: January 01, 2025, 01:14:03 PM »
Anyone been to Scotland in Jan/Feb?
Looking to plan a trip for a few days but not sure if it makes sense with the weather. Will it be freezing and rainy?
I haven't been personally in Jan, but it's usually cold and rainy from what I've read.

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #129 on: January 01, 2025, 04:03:17 PM »
Anyone been to Scotland in Jan/Feb?
Looking to plan a trip for a few days but not sure if it makes sense with the weather. Will it be freezing and rainy?
It will be freezing. Rainy depends on your mazel but I wouldn't take the risk.

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #130 on: January 01, 2025, 04:51:18 PM »
It will be freezing. Rainy depends on your mazel but I wouldn't take the risk.

Appreciate it. Would be first time traveling with a baby and I’m not sure it makes sense to go somewhere so cold

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #131 on: January 01, 2025, 07:45:19 PM »
Appreciate it. Would be first time traveling with a baby and I’m not sure it makes sense to go somewhere so cold
Save Scotland for the summer. It's gorgeous.

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #132 on: January 02, 2025, 02:47:27 PM »
Appreciate it. Would be first time traveling with a baby and I’m not sure it makes sense to go somewhere so cold
Mazal tov!

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #133 on: March 10, 2025, 06:17:38 PM »
Anyone have a driver they can recommend to visit the distilleries?

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Re: Scotland Master Thread
« Reply #134 on: March 10, 2025, 07:40:32 PM »
Anyone have a driver they can recommend to visit the distilleries?
The way there shouldn't be to hard to find but the way back is always a problem.
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