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  1. arabian_ian

    arabian_ian Well-Known Member

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    Never been to Scotland?
    You really have missed out big time.
     
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    My mums side of the family came down from Kilsyth. Coincidentally Laura's auntie Rita now lives near Kilsyth.
     
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    He has some stunning scenery some poor weather on the west cost though. Edinburgh is a great city too - I dont really know Glasgow
     
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    I've noticed Scotland has coastal towns. Are their any resorts like down here with amusement arcades and fairgrounds rides for a little'un.
     
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    arabian_ian Well-Known Member

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    Lots more to Scotland than Edinburgh and Glasgow. And I prefer visiting Glasgow more than Edinburgh.
     
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    I can highly recommend both the Scottish Highlands and North Wales. Both areas have stunningly beautiful scenery.
     
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    I'd like to travel on the Fort William to Malaig line. I've visited the Great Orm tramway in North Wales.
     
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    The people are extremely friendly and helpful, too.
    Although, one young woman in a pub in Lewiston couldn't understand a word I was saying. Apparently, she claimed it was due to my broad accent (load of rubbish!:D). However, she understood my wife perfectly!:D
     
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    There’s a haven holiday park in Ayr used to be Butlins , highly recommended and you can buy cheap travel tickets for the whole Clydesdale area which includes Bus,Train , underground and some ferries .can make a day in Glasgow etc and some wonderful country especially culture Robbie Burns etc the brigadoon Ayr itself is lovely .
     
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    Kirkcaldy has a yearly fairground amusement thing on the promenade. July time but you’d have to google it.
    Also St Andrews has a similar thing called the Lammas fair. Again you’d need to google it.
    Aberdeen have a sizeable funfair not far from Pittodrie called Cadonnas.
    I’m sure most coastal towns will have something to offer to take your money from you.
     
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    Ayr - it's like a second rate Rhyl.
     
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    Used to be a butlins there
     
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    I didn't mind Rhyl. One of my best holidays as a child. We visited Conwy Castle, Llandudno and went to see my uncle in Holyhead. I was mad about trains back then too and the Railrover ticket was valid to Crewe so had a morning at Crewe.
     
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    It’s an Haven holiday centre now , self contained , entertainment , play areas , amusement arcades . Organised events for kids etc .
     
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    Have you been of late?
     
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    No. Just have good memories.
     
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    It's grim these days, as are many former prosperous seaside resorts.
     
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    We went on holiday to North Wales three years ago. I was stunned at the scenery. The small towns of Conwy & Llandudno were lovely, clean and well worth a visit.
     
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    Cheeky Bugger!:D
     
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