• Any recommendations for things to do, see or eat in Edinburgh and Glasgow? • Day trips from either? • Ideally, how many days to spend in Edinburgh? • How best to get from Edinburgh to Glasgow? I ask, because I’ve unexpectedly landed a December sit in Glasgow. I think I’ll fly in early to Edinb…

I also enjoyed the art deco in Glasgow [image] 7 of the Best Art Nouveau Buildings in Glasgow From the Glasgow School of Art to the Willow Tea Rooms

Edinburgh is my favorite city! My first trip there I had planned to stay for a month and I stayed 3. Then I returned later to stay for 5 months. Then I went again this past January for a month. Since you’ll be there in December go to the Christmas market of course. Hogmanay is great fun too! If you …

@systaran , thank you for all of those recommendations! @ExploreDreamDiscover , that’s great to hear. I happen to love afternoon tea and art deco. Thank you!

Edinburghs Christmas market is amazing, it takes place in a beautiful park right in the centre, right near the train station. It’s a proper winter wonderland type of feeling with ice rink and hot toddy’s etc, and sparkly lights everywhere. If you happen to love art, then The Burrell Collection at G…

I too will benin Scotland beginning March 1, my first overseas sits snd my second trip to Scotland. This thread is really helpful. My sit is in Dunbar so not far from Edinburgh so I plan on exploring beforehand and after. My previous trip to Scotland was in 2016 and we only spent time in the Inner H…

Check out the awesome Edinburgh Castle, stroll the Royal Mile, and visit Holyrood Palace. For art lovers, the Scottish National Gallery is a must. Oh, and don’t forget to hike up Arthur’s Seat for an amazing view! In Glasgow, you gotta see Glasgow Cathedral, explore the trendy West End, and hit up …

Thank you for all of those tips!

Visit the Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh on Princes St. The National Museum of Scotland is also well worth a visit. Train from Ed to Glasgow quickest form of travel. In Glasgow, visit Kelvingrove and the Burrell Collection.

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Sounds great, @HappyDeb! Thank you!

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Recommendations for Glasgow and Edinburgh?

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