Honeymoon in Scotland

Biohazard · 10 Jan 2013 at 13:53

a1ex2001 said:
Unless you both really want to go to Scotland and don't mind running the gauntlet of what could be appalling weather for a week at that time of year then go for it.

Personally 'd get the Eurostar to Paris/Brugge for a week it won't cost anymore than Scotland but your less likely to spend a week getting rained on and freezing cold.

Before the nationalists get me I'm not anti Scotland I just wouldn't recomend it at that time of year for a casual visit it's much nicer in the highlands for the average person in the summer!

True to a certain extent, the weather has been up and down. Some nice clear bright day, and relatively warm. We're supposed to be getting more snow again.

It would depend on when it is, if it was forecast torrential rain then yes I'd rethink it myself. Could be nice, snow covered or sodden.

rpn · 10 Jan 2013 at 13:53

How about here

Lodge/

unwashed potato! · 10 Jan 2013 at 14:16

go here. i went there for a wedding and it was awesome

http://www.findhorn.org/

platypus · 10 Jan 2013 at 15:10

TheDean said:
http://www.knockinaamlodge.com/

Very good value for Michelin quality food. Service was superb when we stayed there. Really reccomend the place

That looks stunning.

st00dent · 10 Jan 2013 at 15:12

Thanks for the ideas.

We have considered going abroad but realised her passport expires about a month few we get married. This means she'd have to apply for a new one, then get it changed again once we get back

a1ex2001 · 10 Jan 2013 at 15:51

st00dent said:
Thanks for the ideas.

We have considered going abroad but realised her passport expires about a month few we get married. This means she'd have to apply for a new one, then get it changed again once we get back

She can apply for one in her married name three months in advance.

neodude · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:09

+1 for Isle of Skye, Elgol beach would get my vote.
Rothiemurchas is nice as mentioned above, but you can't get a cable car to the top of Cairngorm, it's a funicular railway.
For cottages do a search for Blackrock cottage, very nice and isolated, not sure if it is let out these days though, it used to be. The lightkeepers cottages at Ardnamurchan point also used to be let out so worth checking them as you can't get much more isolated.
Also look at some of the log cabins around the country, some of them are very nice.
For hotels I can recommend the Isles of Glencoe in Ballachulish and the Clansman near the north end of Loch Ness.

TheDean · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:29

platypus said:
That looks stunning.

It really is an amazing place. We went for Christmas 2010. I'll never forget it!

Toker · 10 Jan 2013 at 16:34

http://visitcairngorms.com/dbaccommodation-The_Woodmans_Hut__-_Nethybridge/2441.html

2 person hut with sauna and chill room, standing by itself in the middle of nowhere... although LOADS to do in surrounding areas and a short drive from granton, aviemore and inverness.

edit: my girlfriend was interested in this place until she saw the toilet arrangements!

PhotoPixels · 10 Jan 2013 at 21:40

Biohazard said:
I'm not sure that the police can differentiate race by make model and speed alone.

Flag of St George on number plates, Car stickers, football affiliation.....oh and NPRS.

Biohazard · 10 Jan 2013 at 21:49

PhotoPixels said:
Flag of St George on number plates, Car stickers, football affiliation.....oh and NPRS.

Personal experience of this do we?

ANPR doesn't ping up 'green' vehicles. My car was registered in England, I'm Scottish, and oddly when I was done for speeding it was because I was speeding.

Muban · 10 Jan 2013 at 21:57

Most of the recommendations so far I would go with. I've not stayed in that many places up here, what with being a local you tend to stay at home. There is a lovely little cottage in Findhorn village that I've stayed in but I'm pretty sure it would be all booked up by now.

Once you decide on somewhere to stay I'd be happy to recommend places to eat, places to go and see etc

EDIT: Actually it's free for some weeks in April though by then it's whole week lets and not the cheapest Rosebay Cottage

[TW]Fox · 10 Jan 2013 at 22:03

Teknobry said:
Scotland for a honeymoon...

Do you not love your wife to be?

Scotland is a thoroughly beautiful country, the Highlands particularly so.

paddy · 10 Jan 2013 at 22:04

We spent our honeymoon in Scotland. Started in Skye and worked down the south west coast finishing on Arran.

Was really nice

Biohazard · 10 Jan 2013 at 22:36

My recommendation would be;

http://www.lochlomondlodge.co.uk/Files/Accommodation.aspx

Anything on the shore personally.

You can also get access to the nearby Spa at (you can buy day passes);

http://www.devere-hotels.co.uk/hotel-lodges/locations/cameron-house/carrick-spa/spa-treatments.html

Prices vary on what you pick and when you book; but it's worth it.

Golfcourses and boats are nearby, some great places to eat as well such as the Cameron.

smr · 10 Jan 2013 at 23:45

Toker said:
http://visitcairngorms.com/dbaccommodation-The_Woodmans_Hut__-_Nethybridge/2441.html

2 person hut with sauna and chill room, standing by itself in the middle of nowhere... although LOADS to do in surrounding areas and a short drive from granton, aviemore and inverness.

edit: my girlfriend was interested in this place until she saw the toilet arrangements!

Looks awesome but no electric :/

Toker · 10 Jan 2013 at 23:55

just bring a diesel generator, they won't mind!