Loch Ness and other United Kingdom Tourist Trap Tips

Loch Ness is THE most overrated sight in Scotland. Not only does Nessie never show her face when tourists are about but the lake itself is actually not very beautiful at all compared to all other Scottish lochs tucked away in craig-looking valleys. Loch Ness could have been picked from somewhere in Scandinavia with its beech trees everywhere and nothing wrong with that but it doesn't represent that Scottish desolate wilderness at all. The worst place you can go to is Drumnadrochit where most buses take you. A giant plastic monster and a souvenir shop awaits you and so does hoards of tourists.

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At Least Do This: Have a look at Castle Urquhart. If you are into horses you can also trek at Drumnadrochit equestrian centre but I don't know how far in advance you have to book.
Alternative: Stay in Inverness, or if you like history, visit Culloden battlefield. Alternatively, leave this area for somewhere scenic like Glencoe!

Try to base yourself somewhere other than Bowness-in-Windermere. This is where everyone stops for tea and yet, there are few of the real Lakeside gems in the way of museums and mountains. Here you just find nice wooden boats to rent and tea rooms full of daytripping pensioners.

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At Least Do This: Rent a boat, go for a walk along the lake...
Alternative: Go to nearby Ambleside. Still very touristy but with more to see.