"The Maltese conquer Scotland!" Scotland by SanguiniA

Scotland Travel Guide: 14,126 reviews and 25,725 photos

My friends and I had wanted to go abroad together for a long time - we finally left for Scotland on March 18th 2004. Let me introduce ourselves noisy Maltese people ... from left to right: Stephen (a.k.a. Bubbus, Bubbusinu, Fester, Lucifru, Clampas, Pampas), Michael (a.k.a. Lupu, Bigilla, Redew), Rodney (a.k.a Nemel), Sharon (a.k.a Sakranazza), Paulanne (a.k.a. nofs kedda) and me (a.k.a. Bjonda, pitta, taz, pitazz). The photo was taken near the Ben Nevis.

These pages contain some travel tips (which I hope will be of use to someone!) as well as a brief (and censored) account of our polluting presence in Scotland for a few days. Due to the bad weather, a few of the photos are not my own and these cases are clearly annotated.

Boat of Garten (Aviemore/Cairngorm Area)

Scotland is the land of Lochs, spectacular mountain chains, glens, castles and whisky (the beer is pretty good as well ... but I think I say that for any country I visit!) Anyway, Scotland is one of the last few remaining places in Europe where one can enjoy unspoilt nature in all its majesty and beauty.

Here is our Scotland itinary (we went to Liverpool as well to visit our friend Yury who is currently studying there)

18 th March - Glasgow
19 - 21 st March - Aviemore & surroundings
22 March - Inverness & Loch Ness
23 - 25th March - Isle of Skye
26 - 28th March - Fort William, Glen Nevis, Ben Nevis Regions

Pros and Cons

Pros:Wonderful, mysterious landscapes
Cons:Terrible british weather

Last visit to Scotland: Mar 2004
Intro Updated Apr 5, 2004
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The Hostel with a view Hotels (5)

This is a medium sized hostel, set in a really beautiful location - in the middle of the Glen Nevis. It is just a few... more travel advice

Cottages in Skye Hotels (5)

From the beginning of our plans to go to Scotland we wanted to stay a few nights in a traditional cottage. We found the... more travel advice

Setting up camp at High Range - Scotland

A Camping Park in Aviemore Hotels (5)

We had never camped in a campground before ... we were used to camp 'in the wild' with no amenities whatsoever. I must... more travel advice

Glen Nevis Things to Do (17)

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Comments (20)

isabellamalta Jul 15, 2010 at 8:37 PM Report Abuse

Hi, with your tips you are helping me decide where to visit. So glad that you mentioned malta.
RichardLightbody May 28, 2007 at 6:03 AM Report Abuse

I am trying to arrange a reservation Glen Nevis Hostel Aug. 19 and 20. family of 5. RSVP. lbody@adelphia.net
husain Mar 26, 2006 at 7:59 PM Report Abuse

great scotland page...
hojasdehierba Mar 6, 2006 at 1:58 PM Report Abuse

Good page! Shame on the weather, but... British weather is... British weather.
Gili_S Mar 2, 2006 at 11:28 AM Report Abuse

No one goes to Scotland looking for blue sky, be happy that at list you got some snow ;-)
vichatherly Nov 18, 2005 at 5:58 AM Report Abuse

Excellent Isle of Skye and Sctoland tips. I went there 2 years ago in the summer and ahd a great week. We had a picnic of sorts on the rocks at Neist Point lighthouse, beautifiul scenery.
RhineRoll Nov 3, 2005 at 4:52 AM Report Abuse

BRRRr, did you really camp out there in March?????
Tourtech Oct 18, 2005 at 6:49 AM Report Abuse

Great Scottish pages.. How funny is it that people who live in warm places go somewhere cool to visit while all us cold living people search out the warmer spots! Safe travels from travelling Canadians!
scottishvisitor Aug 23, 2005 at 8:47 AM Report Abuse

From Seagulls to Seals - a very good page indeed
Mikebond Jul 26, 2005 at 10:56 AM Report Abuse

I would love to visit Scotland, but who knows when! Excellent tips and photos.