i might go and work there shortly...i dont know it at all, but i like country style but not too far from shops...or perhaps close to the beach??
2006-09-28 03:09:08 · 20 answers · asked by Wisdom 4 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
i'm not a drinking sort of person... i hear its terribly cold there in winter??
2006-09-28 03:13:47 · update #1
The Highlands are beautiful and have lots of good walking. The areas around Ben Nevis and near Fort William are nice.
My favourite towns are Inverness (at the northern end of Loch Ness) and Ayr (on the south west coast below Glasgow).
Edinburgh is also wonderful and has lots of things to do and see. Steer clear of Glasgow though because it's horrible.
2006-09-28 07:20:28 · answer #1 · answered by mel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The west coast, Oban and some of the islands would be great places to live, Mull immediately springs to mind. The weather is wet up there for sure, but the Gulf Stream warms the west coast, so the winters are quite mild.
I also like Dumfries and that area around the border south of Edinburgh towards Newcastle.
It is all very beautiful and Glasgow and Edinburgh are both nice cities with all of the benefits of modern city life, of course they both have areas that are rather less than salubrious.
2006-09-28 04:05:02 · answer #2 · answered by Robert Abuse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coming from scotland I can tell you its not cold and wet all the time. Some of the nicest places are Loch Lomond, Stirling, Aberfoyle, Edinburgh. Regardless of where you there will always be some rough areas, if you are not a drinker then I would suggest you go nearer to the cities / towns so that you can find alternative things to do. As the further away from the towns you go the less recreational clubs etc there will be. Good luck
2006-09-28 03:42:58 · answer #3 · answered by Gym Girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then the very best places in Scotland are
1. East Lothian, close to Edinburgh, beautiful part of Scotland and close the the coast with nice beaches. There are many nice towns and villages such as Haddington, North Berwick and many more.
2. Aberdeenshire again on the coast near to Aberdeen and lots of choice of small towns/villages
3. Ross & Cromarty particularly the Black Isle - not really and island but close to the sea and Inverness.
2006-09-28 03:16:05 · answer #4 · answered by proud scot 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Stirling is a lovely town and St Andrews is nice and right on the beach. St Andrews is more than just golf - it's a lovely town but can be a bit pricey. And it often is overrun by foreigners so you lose some of the Scottishness, I think. I like the Outer Hebrides but the shopping is really limited there but the beaches are wonderful. Lots of great little towns, Killin, Gairloch... come to mind. Enjoy your stay!
2006-10-01 06:03:17 · answer #5 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anywhere on the West coast but if you go to the West Highlands you have the added attractions of all the islands - large and small - Skye, Canna, Eigg, Muck, Rhum, Coll. Head for Larger towns like Oban and Fort William - the rail journey from Glasgow to Mallaig is stunning - then visit the islands.
2006-09-28 10:11:47 · answer #6 · answered by Janmac 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edinburgh, Stirling and Inverness are all very nice cities with lots to do and see around them. Ayrshire coast, especially Ayr, Prestwick and Troon is also very nice and has v. good transport links to rest of country as well as being ~45 mins to Glasgow which has the best shopping in Scotland
2006-10-01 10:03:42 · answer #7 · answered by Jackie M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main roads (actually all of the roads) leaving Scotland are the best things about Scotland
Mind you if Hadrian had built a big pub instead of a wall there wouldn't have been any jocks here in England!
2006-09-28 03:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by Terry M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edinburgh is fantastic for tourist stuff and shopping. There are loads of bars and restarurants. We used to go every two years for the Rugby and always had a fantastic time. The people are lovely.
2006-09-28 03:19:42 · answer #9 · answered by Fran 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Edinburgh is wicked! Ben Nevis is beautiful - be warned the food is really fattening up there everything is battered and cooked in loads of oil!
The Edinburgh Festical in August is great the golf is fantastic, the scenery is beautiful and the people are lovely!
You will have a great time! I hope you drink!
2006-09-28 03:11:40 · answer #10 · answered by michelle a 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋