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Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer
something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? -- Erilar, biblioholic medievalist |
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"Erilar" wrote in message ... Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? Do you mean at an "airport" hotel, or at the village the other side of the runway. It seems that the local town buses to the airport don't run on Sundays and the only option is the hourly bus from Inverness, first departure to Aberdeen at 11:35. tim |
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"tim...." wrote in message ... "Erilar" wrote in message ... Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? Do you mean at an "airport" hotel, or at the village the other side of the runway. It seems that the local town buses to the airport don't run on Sundays and the only option is the hourly bus from Inverness, first departure to Aberdeen at 11:35. OK ignore that. It seems that there is a new express bus starting at 07:15 http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/publ...?ServiceID=255 Though whether it will still be around next year is anybody's guess tim |
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"tim...." wrote:
"Erilar" wrote in message ... Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? Do you mean at an "airport" hotel, or at the village the other side of the runway. It seems that the local town buses to the airport don't run on Sundays and the only option is the hourly bus from Inverness, first departure to Aberdeen at 11:35. Menzies Dyce hotel -- Erilar, biblioholic medievalist |
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Erilar wrote:
"tim...." wrote: "Erilar" wrote in message - september.org... Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? Do you mean at an "airport" hotel, or at the village the other side of the runway. It seems that the local town buses to the airport don't run on Sundays and the only option is the hourly bus from Inverness, first departure to Aberdeen at 11:35. Menzies Dyce hotel Enjoy the trip. Though I've been to Aberdeen a few times for performances etc., the only time I ever stayed there overnight was in a B&B at British Airway's expense. The flight to Kirkwall couldn't land due to fog- the pilot made several attempts. -- (*) of the royal duchy of city south and deansgate www.davidhorne.net (email address on website) "[Do you think the world learned anything from the first world war?] No. They never learn." -Harry Patch (1898-2009) |
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On 8/31/2010 1:50 PM, Erilar wrote:
Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? I asked an Aberdonian I know, and he had a number of ideas - unfortunately, many of them are easier with a car...and I seem to remember you don't like the idea of driving on the other side of the road? Anyway - here are his suggestions - even if you don't find them useful, someone else may. "We're certainly not the richest place for grand castles, but there are a few gems around. "Transport is probably a necessity, but from that side of town my first choice would be Fyvie. http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/51/ "Some interesting artwork - and the obligatory ghost. "Otherwise Crathes - the grounds are a favourite of ours for a walk, without even visiting the castle. http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/20/ "or Drum http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/24/ "Those last two are within easy reach of each other and it would be quite possible to do them both in the same day. "For Royalists Balmoral is a possibility - a bit further away. http://www.balmoralcastle.com/ "I haven't been for many years, and can't remember a great deal about it. An added disadvantage for me is that it isn't a National Trust property - so I would have to pay to get in! "On that- for going to Orkney it is pretty essential to join Historic Scotland, as most of the main attractions there are managed by HS. "Unfortunately the North-East is better served by the National Trust (we are members of both) "However depending on the person's sense of history I think everyone should visit Arbroath Abbey, which is an HS property. http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyoverview.htm?PropID=PL_013&PropName=Arbroa th%20Abbey 'May it please you to admonish and exhort the King of the English, who ought to be satisfied with what belongs to him since England used once to be enough for seven kings or more, to leave us Scots in peace, who live in this poor little Scotland, beyond which there is no dwelling-place at all, and covet nothing but our own.' "That's a start- concentrating especially on castles. Public transport is a pain though - most of these would need a car." |
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Fascinating horne and his private adventures
"David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)" a écrit dans le message de groupe de discussion : ... Erilar wrote: "tim...." wrote: "Erilar" wrote in message - september.org... Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? Do you mean at an "airport" hotel, or at the village the other side of the runway. It seems that the local town buses to the airport don't run on Sundays and the only option is the hourly bus from Inverness, first departure to Aberdeen at 11:35. Menzies Dyce hotel Enjoy the trip. Though I've been to Aberdeen a few times for performances etc., the only time I ever stayed there overnight was in a B&B at British Airway's expense. The flight to Kirkwall couldn't land due to fog- the pilot made several attempts. -- (*) of the royal duchy of city south and deansgate www.davidhorne.net (email address on website) "[Do you think the world learned anything from the first world war?] No. They never learn." -Harry Patch (1898-2009) |
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On Sep 1, 7:16*am, "Runge 124" wrote:
Fascinating horne and his private adventures "David Horne, _the_ chancellor (*)" a écrit dans le message de groupe de discussion : ... Erilar wrote: "tim...." wrote: "Erilar" wrote in message - september.org... Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. *Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? Do you mean at an "airport" hotel, or at the village the other side of the runway. It seems that the local town buses to the airport don't run on Sundays and the only option is the hourly bus from Inverness, first departure to Aberdeen at 11:35. Menzies Dyce hotel Enjoy the trip. Though I've been to Aberdeen a few times for performances etc., the only time I ever stayed there overnight was in a B&B at British Airway's expense. The flight to Kirkwall couldn't land due to fog- the pilot made several attempts. -- (*) of the royal duchy of city south and deansgate www.davidhorne.net(email address on website) "[Do you think the world learned anything from the first world war?] No. They never learn." *-Harry Patch (1898-2009) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/he...el-better.html |
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"S Viemeister" wrote in message ... On 8/31/2010 1:50 PM, Erilar wrote: Haven't seen anything much on travel lately, so I thought I'd offer something to sink teeth into 8-) I've mentioned this before, but my plans have solidified since and thought I'd ask something related. On my way to Orkney at the beginning of May, since I go via Aberdeen, I scheduled a day there for a castle hunt, which some offered me some help on last time around. Because my plane for Kirkwall won't be leaving until rather late next day, what's a good idea for Sunday morning/early afternoon, starting and ending in Aberdeen Dyce? I asked an Aberdonian I know, and he had a number of ideas - unfortunately, many of them are easier with a car...and I seem to remember you don't like the idea of driving on the other side of the road? Anyway - here are his suggestions - even if you don't find them useful, someone else may. "We're certainly not the richest place for grand castles, but there are a few gems around. "Transport is probably a necessity, but from that side of town my first choice would be Fyvie. http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/51/ "Some interesting artwork - and the obligatory ghost. "Otherwise Crathes - the grounds are a favourite of ours for a walk, without even visiting the castle. http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/20/ "or Drum http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/24/ "Those last two are within easy reach of each other and it would be quite possible to do them both in the same day. "For Royalists Balmoral is a possibility - a bit further away. http://www.balmoralcastle.com/ "I haven't been for many years, and can't remember a great deal about it. An added disadvantage for me is that it isn't a National Trust property - so I would have to pay to get in! "On that- for going to Orkney it is pretty essential to join Historic Scotland, as most of the main attractions there are managed by HS. Unless she is going back to Scotland later just paying per entry is going to be cheaper, no-one is going to get 40 pounds value from a few day tim |
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