A few sites to check out...
http://www.dumfriesandgalloway.co.uk/
http://www.snh.org.uk/scottish/ns-frame.htm
http://www.visitscotland.com/
http://www.sw-images-scot.co.uk/website/slidelibrary/pages/whlpg/events/annridmarch.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Savage" <chris@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, November 22, 2004 4:33 PM
Subject: [OM] Re: Is there something to see in Scotland ?
> Guillaume Remy wrote:
>
> >Hello list,
> >
> >I'm planning a trip to Scotland next summer: the 16th world meeting of
2cv friends
> >(http://www.2cvgb.co.uk/) holds in Kelso.
> >
> >My idea would be to remain a few days more (1 à 2 weeks, depends of the
program) to catch some
> >breathetaking places on film and, perhaps, to do some tourism.
> >
> >Scottish members, and others who know Scotland, I know you're on the list
! So please, help me to
> >miss not *what you just can't miss when you'll be there*.
> >
> >
> >
> You can't move for scenery and architecture in Scotland, however Kelso
> is a fair way away from the really good, 'mountainous' stuff up in the
> north. Many of the must-see things near Kelso are actually in England:
> Berwick, Bamburgh, Lindisfarne, Dunstanburgh, Cragside, Hadrian's Wall,
> Kielder spring to mind. Hadrians Wall is one of my regular haunts and if
> you want to venture as far as Tyneside or Durham I'd be happy to give
> you a tour.
>
> West of Kelso, there's marvellous scenery around Dumfries & Galloway,
> get tuition in pronouncing "Kirkcudbright" before you go. Edinburgh and
> Glasgow aren't very far away and both very photogenic (the Necropolis in
> Glasgow is really something). Falkirk Wheel, Stirling Castle, Campsie
> Fells, Loch Lomond. Kintyre, Jura. Stick a pin in a map of Scotland and
> there'll be something worth seeing within 10km It's a fine place and
> don't forget to try the deep-fried pizza.
>
> Or you could just do the Pennine Way.
>
> --
> Chris
>
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