Scotland/Questions Answered by Expert Willie Wallace
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Islay Car Hire | 2/5/2012 |
| Q: Willie, if you are going to tell people where to hire a car on Islay I would appreciate you ... A: I recommended that because of my own experience with Islay Car Hire. I give information on this ... | |
| Car rentals | 1/30/2012 |
| Q: we are trying to plan a trip to Islay and I have a question I cannot seem to find on the internet. ... A: The island of Jura is about half a mile from Islay and there is a regular ferry service across the ... | |
| Car rentals | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: we are trying to plan a trip to Islay and I have a question I cannot seem to find on the internet. ... A: This isn't possible, sorry. Kennacraig ferry terminal, is a small pier, on a tiny island, with a ... | |
| Easter weekend ferry services | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: we are looking to catch a ferry to Islay on Easter Sunday. Do you know ie. departing 1300 hrs. If ... A: Definitely will be a 13:00 ferry on Easter Sunday, Rob. Normal Sunday timetable. Calmac.co.uk ... | |
| What to do while in Scotland | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: My wife and friends are heading to Aberdeen in June for a wedding. We travel often but never have ... A: Sorry for the delay in replying - missed the link. I think you will find flights into Edinburgh and ... | |
| What to do while in Scotland | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: My wife and friends are heading to Aberdeen in June for a wedding. We travel often but never have ... A: Are you staying in Aberdeen and taking day trips out? or do you want to go off touring for a few ... | |
| One fay tour from Portree | 7/29/2011 |
| Q: We are arriving by cruise ship 8:00am Sept. 8th and would like to do a 4-5 hours tour by taxi from ... A: All easily manageable. Check out Don's taxis in Portree. http://donstaxis.vpweb.co.uk/ You might ... | |
| Edinburgh to Applecross | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I am interested in doing the duathlon in Applecross on Saturday 17th September but need to be back ... A: Unless you can get to Inverness pretty early, you will be late to get a train from there. Check ... | |
| 3 days in Edinburgh and inverness | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: sorry if you have answered already, but I couldn't find exactly what I need to know. My family will ... A: There is no train to Loch Ness, but you could take the train from Edinburgh to Inverness and then ... | |
| Edinburgh to Cannich | 6/18/2011 |
| Q: we are travelling by car from Edinburgh to Guishican near Cannich. We will be doing the drive in ... A: Sorry to be slow back to you but out on tour, first in Ireland and now on the Western Isles. ... | |
| castles | 6/9/2011 |
| Q: Looking for a castle to spend the night in after leaving Aviemore on our way to Glasgow, we will be ... A: Sorry Renae, There are no castles on your route, that I know of, sorry. Probably the best ... | |
| edinburgh to ireland | 5/23/2011 |
| Q: G'day from Australia, Wondering if you have any advice for travelling from Edinburgh to Ireland and ... A: Fly http://www.ryanair.com to Dublin from Edinburgh, or Aer Arran to Cork or Galway. Aer Lingus ... | |
| Edinburgh to Inverness Route | 4/30/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I are renting a car to drive from Edinburgh to Inverness (where we'll stay the ... A: I did answer this question Maria, but perhaps didn't press the right button to post, so sorry. ... | |
| Bucks' Parties | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: In organising the bucks party of friend for his Scottish castle wedding this May, we've run into a ... A: Andy, I just had your question pointed out to me. Sorry I missed it, but really busy. Just ... | |
| Scotland 7 days | 3/16/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning to travel scotland in the month of april end with my husband, our budget is low and i ... A: That's a very big question and request, Al and it is something we do professionally. While I will ... | |
| Travel from Loch Ness to Amsterdam | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Scotland for the Majestic Line cruise from Oban to Loch Ness. Then I plan to ... A: Amazingly slow, this time, Mary. Loch Ness is about five miles from Inverness. The company you are ... | |
| Driving the Scotlands | 3/14/2011 |
| Q: I was to take a day trip of Loch Ness, Glencoe & The Highlands through a tour company. However, I am ... A: This is do-able, but it is a very long day, especially if you want to reach Loch Ness in time to ... | |
| Travel from Loch Ness to Amsterdam | 3/13/2011 |
| Q: I'm planning a trip to Scotland for the Majestic Line cruise from Oban to Loch Ness. Then I plan to ... A: That is easy. Your options are basically just one http://www.dfdsseaways.co.uk/ This is a very ... | |
| travel in scotland | 3/10/2011 |
| Q: best way to travel from Aberdeen to Douglas, home of castle dangerous and the tomb of James douglas ... A: Sorry George. It is me that is confused. Old St. Brides kirk is in the village of Douglas and not ... | |
| travel in scotland | 3/9/2011 |
| Q: best way to travel from Aberdeen to Douglas, home of castle dangerous and the tomb of James douglas ... A: There is no Castle Dangerous, sorry. It was a feature of a novel and not real. I think it may have ... | |
| Driving Edinburgh-Inverness and back down along the coastal route | 3/1/2011 |
| Q: A group of us are planning a roadtrip up to Inverness (from York) although we will drive to ... A: This is a late reply but we did not receive an original email fro allexperts, so apologies. Between ... | |
| holidays | 1/22/2011 |
| Q: about 17 years ago we went to scotland ona coach tour i am sure we went to Inverarary gardens is ... A: I think you are thinking of Crarae Gardens, which are just a few miles from Inveraray These are ... | |
| Extending Ireland vacation | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: My husband and I are staying in Dublin 2 nights, then going to Beaufort, Ir for 10 days with family. ... A: Sorry for being so slow back to you but I was off taking a whisky tour. I would say that you ... | |
| Identify locations | 11/27/2010 |
| Q: Willie, Frank and I had A great trip and a wonderful tour as set up by you. We will do it again. I ... A: Going by memory, Bill, I may have said that St. Columba built his main church on the island of Iona, ... | |
| Info on photo | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Willie, this is a second request since I could only send one file at a time. Again, Frank and I had ... A: That one's easy. Portnahaven on the beautiful Island of Islay, where Kildalton Chapel, which I ... | |
| Identify locations | 11/26/2010 |
| Q: Willie, Frank and I had A great trip and a wonderful tour as set up by you. We will do it again. I ... A: Glad you had a great time. There seems to be only one picture attached. The early Catholic church. ... | |
| Ireland to Edinburgh | 10/15/2010 |
| Q: What ferry would I take from Dublin to Edinburgh and how long from the drop-off point to Edinburgh. ... A: I am afraid what you want to do is impossible. The ferries from Dublin or Dun Laoghaire, go to ... | |
| Isle of Mull | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is worth the time and if there is something in particular we should see when ... A: Mull is a lovely, mountainous island, Claire and always worth taking a drive around. There is a ... | |
| travelling to edinburgh | 9/15/2010 |
| Q: Delighted to know you live at Edinburgh, as I am sure you could answer my queries and questions ... A: I must apologise for not replying to your enquiry. I went off thinking about where I could ... | |
| Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Glenfinnen Viaduct) | 9/12/2010 |
| Q: We are heading to Scotland next April and we want to drive from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel/Glenfinnen ... A: I seem not to have been sent (or not received) three requests for info, including yours, sorry. it ... | |
| Edinburgh to Loch Shiel (Glenfinnen Viaduct) | 9/11/2010 |
| Q: We are heading to Scotland next April and we want to drive from Edinburgh to Loch Shiel/Glenfinnen ... A: The route is about 150 miles and will take you around 3.5 hours. To find distances and times of ... | |
| Traveling from Edinburgh to Iona | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: This will be our first trip to Scotland. We will be on a tour group for most of it but are taking ... A: it would be easier and just as scenic to drive and take your car on the ferry to Mull. On the down ... | |
| driving through the highlands | 9/3/2010 |
| Q: i would have approximately one week in scotland this september and i plan to travel there with my ... A: I must have missed the email telling me there was a follow up enquiry, sorry. I could help you with ... | |
| driving through the highlands | 8/30/2010 |
| Q: i would have approximately one week in scotland this september and i plan to travel there with my ... A: Places with good hotels and nice stopovers are grantown on Spey, Beauly, Ullapool, Shieldaig, ... | |
| Traveling time? | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: How long would it take to get to Islay from Edinburgh? I'm going next year for a three week ... A: Islay is beautiful and while you say you are mainly going for Feisile, the Whisky Festival, there ... | |
| driving times in Scotland | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: We will be driving from Edinburgh to Inverness...Is it possible to get there in one day with ... A: You either fly from Glasgow, Prestwick or Edinburgh and Glasgow is the closest. Two hours short of ... | |
| driving times in Scotland | 7/31/2010 |
| Q: We will be driving from Edinburgh to Inverness...Is it possible to get there in one day with ... A: Edinburgh to Inverness,if you drive straight, is between three and three and a half hours drive, ... | |
| B&B in Loch Ness | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: I and my wife will travel to Edinburgh in early August and stay for about 4 nights. So please advise ... A: To save you hassle, first try http://www.royalhighlandhotel.co.uk/ which is actually above the ... | |
| B&B in Loch Ness | 5/31/2010 |
| Q: I and my wife will travel to Edinburgh in early August and stay for about 4 nights. So please advise ... A: Loch Ness is a lake which is over 20 miles long. There are various places to stay along it's ... | |
| B&B in Edinburgh | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: I and my wife will travel to Edinburgh in early August and stay for about 4 nights. So please advise ... A: August is the busiest time of the year, so expect the prices to be much higher than most of the ... | |
| Scottish Expert for Cruise Ships | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: Willie, Can you point me in the right direction to find experts on Scotland that would like to ... A: Be still my beating heart (here comes a free vacation). Are you looking for somebody to come on the ... | |
| Helping my Brother | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: i'm going to hold a going away party for him but also i want to get him a gift thats will help him ... A: Sorry for long delay. Bacon, like most things, is very available here,although it may be a ... | |
| Helping my Brother | 4/13/2010 |
| Q: i'm going to hold a going away party for him but also i want to get him a gift thats will help him ... A: Cockaleeky soup Cullen Skink Scotch broth Three soups, but that is a bit of what Scotland is ... | |
| visiting Scotland first time | 3/31/2010 |
| Q: Simple question, spending ten days on vacation and am flying in to Manchester where we will be ... A: Firstly, encourage them to spend more time in Scotland - the longer the better. Edinburgh, with the ... | |
| Touring Scotland | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Going to Scotland on 1 4 10 with touring caravan. Accompanied by my wife and 14 yr old daughter. My ... A: I was away on hols myself and only just reached your enquiry. Sorry you left it so late to enquire ... | |
| Midges! | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I'm thinking of going to Shetland and Orkney in July; do you know if there will be some midges ? Is ... A: Easy answer is, Orkney and Shetland are brilliant at any time of year, but the midges are pretty bad ... | |
| Suggestions for scenic drive through the Highlands | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My wife and I have about 10 days in April to visit the Highlands. We fly into and out of Glasgow and ... A: You are the first to receive an answer from the chairman's office in Highland Park Distillery, where ... | |
| Day trips from Inveraray | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: My husband and I will be staying in Inveraray from July 12 - 17. He is interested in genealogy; I'd ... A: Crarae woodland gardens are eight miles outside Inveraray, heading towards Lochgilphead. They are ... | |
| 6-7 days in scotland. help with itinerary reqd and can i bike it? | 2/25/2010 |
| Q: your responses to many questions have been a great help. I am on a tight budget but love bike ... A: Here's is a bit more helpful answer, I hope, now I am back in my office. I hope the spelling is ... | |
| break to scotland | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: We are planning to visit our son in the UK, but like to take a short vacation to Scotland for 5 ... A: Scotland is actually part of the UK, so I presume you are visiting England for the other part of ... | |
| travel from Kennacraig to Glasgow | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: Is there a reasonable price way to get from Glasgow to Kennacraig in time to catch a Sunday 0900hrs ... A: I hate to post a negative reply, but there are no busses at those time and unless you have a car ... | |
| lewis n st.kilda | 2/11/2010 |
| Q: I read national geographic magazine about scotland, n I'm very impressed with the nature (I'd ... A: Lewis is very easy to reach. You can catch a ferry from Ullapool direct to Stornoway, the main town ... | |
| Edinburgh to Amsterdam | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: we shall be in Scotland for our son's wedding in October. Coming from West Australia and thought ... A: Two ways to do this (sorry to be brief but in a great hurry). Fly from Edinburgh to Amsterdam with ... | |
| Scotland at Easter | 12/29/2009 |
| Q: From an exiled Scot: we are visiting Scotland (Greenock) for a school reunion at Easter. We plan to ... A: I think you can manage it. One long drive up via Inverness to http://www.bettyhill.info/ which is ... | |
| Scotland at Easter | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: From an exiled Scot: we are visiting Scotland (Greenock) for a school reunion at Easter. We plan to ... A: That sounds like a great idea, but the first thing you need to check is that the ferry that takes ... | |
| planning a visit in Scotland in Feb 2010 | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to visit Fife in the last week of feb with my husband. I am planning to stay in a BnB ... A: The Kingdom of Fife is a really nice area of Scotland. It is not mountainous and spectacular as it ... | |
| Visiting Scotland in early February | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are thinking of visiting Scotland sometime during the first or second week of ... A: It might be a little cold when you visit in February and the hours of daylight are a bit limited, ... | |
| easily accessable photo locations in skye | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to bring an older group of photo enthusiasts to Skye and am looking for info on good ... A: Some of the better sites you really do need to walk into, but the best of all is at the end of a 14 ... | |
| Loch Ness in March | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: We are planning to visit Inverness in late February and would like to drive to Lower Diabaig and ... A: You can find out about a lot of places in Scotland on this wonderful site ... | |
| Travel in Scotland | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: How do I get the train from Edinburgh to Kyle of Lochalsh? How long does it take to get from ... A: Train from Edinburgh to Inverness and change there for Kyle. The fastest train also has a change in ... | |
| scotland | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I am planning to take my family for a one in a life time holiday in scotland.....hopefully we will ... A: The downside of December is it will be cold and most importantly, the days are very short. Not ... | |
| Distance between Edinburgh & Highlands (Skye) | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: My son and I have finally saved enough money to get to Scotland and Ireland for two weeks. His ... A: I am on vacation in Sardinia and thought I had deregistered from allexperts while I was away, so ... | |
| Brief travel to Scotland from N. Ireland--Is it possible? | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: Greetings and thank you for your time! I traveled to Ireland as a chaperone a few years back with a ... A: I am on vacation in Sardinia and thought I had de-registered from allexperts while I was away, so ... | |
| The month of May in Scotland | 9/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been carefully reading your excellent travel advice/answers and would love your comments on ... A: Edinburgh Culross Stirling Callander Trossachs Glencoe Oban Isle of Mull Road to the Isles Isle of ... | |
| places to see between edinburgh and skye | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: I am driving with my parents from Edinburgh to Portree in one day and I would like to break the trip ... A: You should definitely take the half hour ferry crossing from Armadale on Skye, to Mallaig. It is ... | |
| Scotch & general tours | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My husband's retirement dream is to visit (& sample) all single malt distilleries in Scotland, ... A: You are planning too much. There, that was easy :o) You definitely need to do more research. ... | |
| driving in Scotland | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Actually, I sent you an email earlier this day but am glad to find you here as well. I, my band, and ... A: I decided to answer this even though I have already answered you directly, just in case anybody else ... | |
| Travel itinerary for 3 weeks in Scotland | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: My family (4 of us includes 2 daughters who are 1 and 3) is planning to travel to Scotland for 3 ... A: Sorry if I missed your enquiry, I hope I can help you a little. I am going to give you a few ... | |
| From Shannon to Scotland and back to JFK | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: We (a group of 3) are going to Ireland for a week with a group from 31 October to 7 November 2009. ... A: The only airline which flies from Shannon to Scotland is http://www.ryanair.com They do not fly ... | |
| scotland | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: which city should be make our base, what are the places that should be and can be covered in 4 days ... A: Edinburgh is the perfect base. A beautiful city with enough to keep you for four days without even ... | |
| trip to loch ness and st. andrews | 6/24/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 teenagers who wish to search for the loch ness monster and visit the surrounding area - one ... A: Sandy, I have just returned from Loch Ness, the reason I did not answer yur question quickly. It ... | |
| Scotland in August | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My daughter and I are arriving in Edinburgh August 12th. We have planned to then travel north and ... A: I meant to post on the site I was on vacation, but forgot, hence this slow reply to you, sorry. You ... | |
| Validation of my Scotland Itenary | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: I am travelling to Scotland for 3.5 days from June 22 to June 25. I want to see scenic beauty, visit ... A: I meant to post on the site I was on vacation, but forgot, hence this slow reply to you, sorry. ... | |
| Scotland | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Wife & I arriving in Edinburgh May 11 for 9 days. We want to see as much as possible. We love ... A: For some reason, when I am on tour, I do not seem to receive allexpert questions and return to find ... | |
| First Trip To Scotland-4 Days and 3 Nights Only | 4/25/2009 |
| Q: We are not really museum-goers but enjoy taking photos of beautiful scenery and sights like ... A: Apparently your question has been up for some time but I did not receive notice of your query or ... | |
| Traveling to UK | 4/24/2009 |
| Q: I'm going with my grandmato London and then up to Scotland, not sure where to, in the beginning of ... A: Apparently this question has been up for some time but I did not receive notice of your query or ... | |
| Camping/fishing/whiskey tour | 4/19/2009 |
| Q: We are a youngish (25-30)group of 11 lads going away for the end of May bank holiday weekend. We're ... A: I hate to say it, but there are no places in Scotland where you can fish without permission, except ... | |
| Scotland 7 days | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning a driving tour in Scotland and have seven days, but I am unsure of ... A: Sorry Erica, Very busy time of year for me. I recommend you start from whichever airport you can ... | |
| itinerary help, Please | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning a holiday in Scotland in May. we are interested in natural beauty and ... A: This is possibly the easiest question I have had to answer on this site. Your itinerary is an ... | |
| travel itinerary for 9 days in Scotland | 4/15/2009 |
| Q: Will be travelling with family ie wife and 21 year old daughter to Scotland this summer. I have put ... A: All I can say is Gosh!! I don't think I have ever seen a more detailed itinerary than yours. It ... | |
| Sightseeing in Scotland. | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I have worked out a 9 night itinerary for our intended trip this summer to Scotland. I like visiting ... A: Those are a pretty comprehensive collection of the best castles. I would say Ballindalloch while in ... | |
| Edinburgh pub | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: Wallace, What makes a pub great in Edinburgh? Music? Food? Booze? Or? And which pubs do you ... A: That's a pretty comprehensive question, for one so short. I am old fashioned enough to think pubs ... | |
| Edinburgh To Huntley | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I plan to leave Edinburgh at 9 a.m. and visit the Deep Sea Aquarium departing there at noon and ... A: That is only about four hours actual driving time, mostly on four lane highways. Depending on how ... | |
| telephone and credit cards. | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I am travelling to scotland in a couple of weeks and would like to be able to call home. What is ... A: Where are you coming from that you do not have credit cards? Unusual these days. Some people will ... | |
| Travel to Scotland this Summer | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm thinking about traveling to Scotland this summer (or later in the year perhaps depending on ... A: I am glad to answer your question (however belatedly, sorry), but I don't really know how much ... | |
| travel Edinburgh to Stornoway via Skye/Kyle of Lockalsh | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: Greetings from the rather chilly Canadian prairies! I am travelling alone on a research trip that ... A: I am inclined to say, Mcgregor (or is that Mr. McGregor?) that a car in Scotland is so convenient, ... | |
| Help Planning Scotland for 4 days | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: We are 2 couples with a kid each hiring a car from London and visiting Scotland for the long easter ... A: It is about a 7 hour non-stop drive from London to Edinburgh, so it depends on when you leave and ... | |
| Travel in Scotland | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: Can you advise driving routes from Glencoe through the country to Stirling then onto Alnwick ... A: Use http://www.theaa.co. route planner to plan routes and it will not only give you maps and mile by ... | |
| Pubs in Scotland | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: Ah, so a pub expert. When we toured Ireland our night in Dublin was near Temple district and there ... A: There are various places, like Ireland where although the music seems spontaneous, the core of the ... | |
| Travel times between Scotland towns | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: First, we don't know how much time to allow if we are driving from Pitlochery to the east side of ... A: Here is a do-it-yourself answer which is going to help you make it easy to find all distances and ... | |
| Trains | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: Would you please help and tell me what train I need to take from Edinburgh Waverly to Glasgow Queens ... A: I was wondering if this was a trick question, but thought it was easier just to answer it and not ... | |
| Itinerary question trip 9/09 | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning a trip to Great Britain in September. This is an itinerary I am getting ... A: Including the check in time and ferry crossing, it is less than six hours to travel from Portree on ... | |
| Itinerary question trip 9/09 | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I are planning a trip to Great Britain in September. This is an itinerary I am getting ... A: I think you should skip London completely, but I am biased and if you have not been there before, ... | |
| Touring Scotland | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: We are planning a tour on Scotland in mid-June. Starting from Glasgow, we plan nights in each of ... A: Sorry for the slow reply, very busy!! I would not stay in Inverness, but prefer Beauly. ... | |
| Inverness-Edinburgh in May (Thurs - Sat) | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: After reading your prior posts on this route, I think we're generally settled on what we want to do, ... A: Sage advice, Roger? You are not spending enough time in Scotland :o) Seriously, everything you ... | |
| Scotland - February 2009 | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: I've never been to Scotland but want to surprise my husband for his 50th birthday. Wondering how ... A: I sent you a reply for the car rental and let me just look at this follow up. Scotland's tourist ... | |
| Scotland - February 2009 | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I've never been to Scotland but want to surprise my husband for his 50th birthday. Wondering how ... A: The weather will be cold, especially so if you are coming from California. We visited with friends ... | |
| Traveling from Edinburgh to Applecross | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: I am planning to spend the entire summer of 2009 in Scotland. I am interested in staying in ... A: If you do not have a car, you might have to rely on the generosity of your neighbours as I don't ... | |
| Scotland driving tour | 12/22/2008 |
| Q: Hello, I live in London and am planning to drive to Scotland after Christmas weekend for a total of ... A: Just as well you are not interested in castles, as I imagine most will be closed next week. ... | |
| Driving, Public Transport | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: hey there, Im tarveling to Aberdeen via Edinburgh airport at the end of next month ( Jan 2009)Im ... A: It is not always the best time to come to Scotland, but there is always something worth seeing. The ... | |
| Highlands self driving tour | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: I live in London and looking to do a trip up north this month for a total of 4 days (20-23 Dec) with ... A: Sorry to be slow back to you. You are looking at a time of year when you will have about 6.5 hours ... | |
| Travel within Scotland | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if it was possible to take a train from Glasgow to Inverness. If so, how long would ... A: My questions here are often a little more complicated than this one, but always pleased to help :o) ... | |
| Valentine's in Scotland | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm hoping to bring my wife & baby daughter to see some snow in Scotland in Feb 2009 over the ... A: I think I might be going to slightly disappoint you, I'm afraid. There will almost definitely be ... | |
| Driving tour to scotland | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: we are planning for driving tour to scotland on 26th Dec 2008 for 4days. we are planning to cover ... A: It is quite possible to go all the way from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye in one day, via Aviemore ... | |
| November in Scotland | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I would like to ask about somewhere in Scotland. I'm Brazilian and I'm going for 2 days to ... A: The temperature in Scotland, today, is 9 Celcius. There is no snow and there is no snow forecast ... | |
| cairngorms | 11/17/2008 |
| Q: I am thinking of driving up to the cairngorms area this December for 4-5 days but have no idea where ... A: Sorry for slow reply but away on vacation. Tomintoul and The Lecht in the Cairngorms National park, ... | |
| What to Bring | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: My dad and mom are golf lovers and traveling to Scotland in July. My dad's birthday is coming up ... A: I don't know if I can really help, Kat. Golfers are very rarely short of anything they need. ... | |
| November Weather in Scotland | 9/11/2008 |
| Q: I am planing a trip to Scotland this upcoming November and I had a question about the weather. I am ... A: Sorry for slow repsonse. Where are you coming from? Cold weather is relative. If you are living ... | |
| Upcoming trip to Scotland. General driving questions | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: I found this site by accident, so I guess it is destiny. LOL Long story short; I am planning a 10-12 ... A: Sorry for the slow reply. Single eh??? See you in the pub next Tuesday :o) Better not let my wife ... | |
| golf in Scotland in November | 9/1/2008 |
| Q: We missed the high season for golf in Scotland, but are thinking of making a trip in November to ... A: Sorry to be slow back to you but very busy at the moment. November, the days are becoming quite ... | |
| Visit with my son | 8/25/2008 |
| Q: Hope you can help me out here, after running away from home at 18 the time has come for me to bring ... A: Starting at the wrong end, Claire, if I was younger, I would probably wear shorts sometimes in ... | |
| Visit with my son | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Hope you can help me out here, after running away from home at 18 the time has come for me to bring ... A: Sorry for my slow reply, but I was away on a tour in Ireland and unable to come back to you. I hope ... | |
| driving time between Inverness/Edinburgh | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: may be renting a car to get fro Inverness to Edinburgh. with "scenic route" type of driving in mind, ... A: Sorry for my slow reply, but I was away on a tour in Ireland and unable to come back to you. I hope ... | |
| 3 day trip to highlands | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: My folks are coming to visit from Oz & I want to take them on a 3-4 day trip from Edinburgh through ... A: The best site for finding the most accommodation and the best ideas for places to see, is ... | |
| 3 day trip to highlands | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: My folks are coming to visit from Oz & I want to take them on a 3-4 day trip from Edinburgh through ... A: When are they coming? Lots of places close for the Winter, like Cawdor Castle, for example, so no ... | |
| canoeing | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I asked this question of Rob Craig he never got back to me. Early next year i would like to canoe ... A: You are a brave man, Gunga Din. From Inverness, do the Great Glen as I suggested, through Lochs ... | |
| canoeing | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I asked this question of Rob Craig he never got back to me. Early next year i would like to canoe ... A: You probably stumped Rob, as you have me. I don't mean to be negative, but I just can not see how ... | |
| September in Edinburgh | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: We have found several self catering units. The best locations seem to be on the Royal Mile. One is ... A: I am your hero again, because I have even more advice :o) That area used to be full of homeless ... | |
| Planning trip to Scotland & Ireland | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I am planning a trip to Scotland and Ireland for next Summer (2008)for myself and my son. I would ... A: I am never good at recommending how long to stay. I always think people should come for longer than ... | |
| Travelling from Fortwillims to Inverness | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: We two senior citizens from abroad would like to travel from Fortwilliams to Inverness in the ... A: I love the easy questions. The last http://www.citylink.co.uk bus leaves Fort William for ... | |
| Traveling on a Budget | 7/31/2008 |
| Q: I will be traveling alone to Scotland. My expected duration is one week possibly two. I dont wan't ... A: Somehow I missed your enquiry. Don't know what happened, but my apologies. I think you can do a ... | |
| Aberdeen in September | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I am finally taking the trip of a lifetime to Scotland! We are staying in the Hilton in Ballater. ... A: I will answer your rental query separately. BMI and BA both fly Edinburgh to Heathrow. ... | |
| Aberdeen in September | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: I am finally taking the trip of a lifetime to Scotland! We are staying in the Hilton in Ballater. ... A: I presume you are renting the car in Aberdeen and that's why you are leaving it there. If you rent ... | |
| 2 days for scotland | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: . we are going to scotland for just a weekend.. we will be reaching edinburgh on saturday morning. ... A: I think you will find two days is a little short for visiting Scotland. A small country, yes, but a ... | |
| Travelling Scotland | 7/21/2008 |
| Q: I hope this is not too late for you to reply, I will be travelling to Scotland in August 16th to ... A: Sorry for my very slow response, but I was away on a tour. Your questions confused me a little ... | |
| Aberdeen in September | 7/19/2008 |
| Q: I am finally taking the trip of a lifetime to Scotland! We are staying in the Hilton in Ballater. ... A: Sorry for my very slow response, but I was away on a tour. Ballater is about 3 hours drive from ... | |
| accomodation and fishing | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are doing a fly and drive for two weeks. We are starting in Edinburgh, then ... A: Sorry for the slow reply, but I am on a whisky tour at the moment and one thing about distilleries, ... | |
| Aaran | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: Read your review on Aaran and am tempted to change my plans in the UK and visit the island. I am ... A: Arran is a beautiful place and I am sure you would be very impressed. It is a walker's paradise, ... | |
| Scotland-Edinburgh | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: Willie, We are thinking of visiting Edinburgh in November (last 2 weeks) and would like to know: 1. ... A: http://www.usatoday.com/weather/climate/wedinbrg.htm As you will see, rainfall in August is higher ... | |
| Loch na h - Onaich | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: What is an "Onaich"? In transcribing some letters from a cousin of my Grandmother, the cousin wrote ... A: I think that the letter has been transcribed wrongly, or in fact the cousin has the word wrong. ... | |
| Tracing the family tree back to Perthshire | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are travelling from New Zealand to the UK, up to Scotland on 4/8/08. My relatives ... A: Let me see what I think. Fort William as a base is not bad, because it is in a lovely area and you ... | |
| Scottish phrases | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I am working on a novel, set primarily on a fictional island in the Outer Hebrides. I want my ... A: Please call me Willie. That is certainly easier. Both shattered and knackered are good for ... | |
| Scottish phrases | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: I am working on a novel, set primarily on a fictional island in the Outer Hebrides. I want my ... A: I really hate to disappoint you. Like many Scots, I know very little Gaelic. A few words, for big ... | |
| getting there from Shannon | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: We are staying a week in Ireland (in Clare County) and then about a week and half in Callandar, ... A: You can definitely do a one-way-rental from Shannon to Dublin (either city or airport) and if you ... | |
| Quick visit Scotland | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: This June we will visit Scotland for the 3rd time for about 5 days. First time we travelled by bike, ... A: You will see more by car although you might meet less people. You have picked a good route, so of ... | |
| tenting it in Scotland | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I are travelling to Scotland for the whole month of Scotland husband plays pipes and ... A: I am very sorry for the slow answer. I put your request aside to answer in more detail and real ... | |
| Few days in Scotland | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: We are travelling to Scotland on a Thursday spending that night in Edinburgh then driving to ... A: Profound apologies for not replying. For some reason, I have had no notification of last three ... | |
| Highlands | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: Air trip booked for arrival Edinburgh 9/2, departure same city 9//16. Major goal is Highlands visit, ... A: Sorry I didn't come back to you. Something wrong somewhere as I have threee Expert questions and no ... | |
| Highlands | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: Air trip booked for arrival Edinburgh 9/2, departure same city 9//16. Major goal is Highlands visit, ... A: Starting at the end, there probably is no benefit to driving clockwise as opposed to anti-clockwise. ... | |
| 3 days in Edinburgh - suggestions | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: I would love some Edinburgh suggestions ... The first 3 days of our 11 day Scotland trip in ... A: Here we are at last!! Day 1 - Walk up Victoria Street to george IV Bridge and catch a number 23 or ... | |
| first time to scotland - first week april | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I are travelling to scotland for the first time during the first week of april. We ... A: Caught up a bit more, both with my sleep and my work, so here we go. I will give my answers with ... | |
| Ayrshire | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: Sir, I have traced my grandfather 5 generations removed to the Ayrshire region,having left there ... A: Nice piece of work there, Stephen. My wife was off work sick for two days and because her Mother's ... | |
| first trip to scotland for easter holiday | 3/17/2008 |
| Q: We (my boyfriend and I) are landing in Edinburgh Friday 10am and planning to drive down to Skye. ... A: Sory for the slow reply. but on vacation on the Med island of Malta, currently. Let me just give ... | |
| inverness-edinburgh etc. | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Planning 2-wk Sept. trip w/emphasis on Skye (reputed ancestral origin) and Lewis (friend has a ... A: It is pronounced Keltic, although the largest football club (soccer) in Scotland is Glasgow Celtic, ... | |
| inverness-edinburgh etc. | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: Planning 2-wk Sept. trip w/emphasis on Skye (reputed ancestral origin) and Lewis (friend has a ... A: Trains are a nice idea and the route to Fort William and especially on to allaig are lovely scenic ... | |
| coastal tour of Scotland | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I will start my Scotish leg of my tour in Kirkcaldy then hopefully follow the coast around with ... A: I'll attack this question back to front and start with a question. Where do you live. On that, ... | |
| Renting a car in Edinburgh/driving north | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: This April we'll be flying into Edinburgh and staying for two nights there. We have plans to explore ... A: You are heading for one of my favourite parts of Scotland. If you haven't booked a hotel yet, the ... | |
| Is it possibile to get Kyle of Lochalsh or Skye without get Inverness before? | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm trying to organize a travel in Highlands for the end of August 2008. I have to decided where I ... A: This is a very easy question and I am glad I can help you. There are three bus services a day (on ... | |
| Outer Hebrides | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: We want to tackle the Western Isles this summer and we're struggling with the itinerary. Most of ... A: I have only just finished my e-mail and I say "finished" loosely as I didn't manage everything, but ... | |
| Outer Hebrides | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: We want to tackle the Western Isles this summer and we're struggling with the itinerary. Most of ... A: Slow reply, sorry. Go to Barra and then hop all the way up to Lewis and back to Ullapool. You said ... | |
| 5 day itineray in Scotland | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: The clan are coming to Scotland. 10 of us including 2 seniors, 4 adults, 2 teenagers, 2 schoolkids, ... A: Sorry to be so slow back to you, but very ubsy at the moment. The first site you need is the Route ... | |
| traveling to scotland | 2/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm flying in from Boston to London next month. From London I'd like to take a train to Scotland but ... A: You can see a lot in 10 days, although there is a lot to be seen :o) It is nice to take the train ... | |
| Travel from edinburgh to Ireland | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: We are extending our summer 2008 Scotland Trip into Ireland. Would you recommend the best method, ... A: Not the answer you probably expect, Richard, but the best, cheapest and quickest way to go from ... | |
| Windermere | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: Is 3 days sufficient in Windermere? I plan to drive with my family from Edinburgh to Windermere - ... A: A slow and rushed answer, sorry, but in charged of my wee grandson, Archie all last night and today ... | |
| 5-Night to Scotland | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Wallace, Hello! My wife and I will be traveling to Scotland for the first time this March. ... A: A slow answer I am afraid and it will have to be quite a succinct one as well, as I am really busy. ... | |
| Edinburgh to Inverness - A9, or coastal route? | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: We're planning a 10 to 12 day driving tour around Scotland in early June. The rough route is ... A: Battlefields, castles, geology and pretty scenery. This is one of these dream questions, you never ... | |
| Fraserborough | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: We are from Australia and will be visiting Scotland in August. We will be travelling on the East ... A: You make me blush :o) Buying a car is definitely the right thing for you, or even doing a short ... | |
| Fraserborough | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: We are from Australia and will be visiting Scotland in August. We will be travelling on the East ... A: Fraserburgh is wayyyy up on the East coast. The coast road used to loop down through the little ... | |
| Tour in Scotland (Loch Ness) | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: This is Lyzhina Aleksandra. I am from Russia and I adore travelling. I think the landscape of ... A: sorry about the name mix up. I did put the link to Full-on Adventures on my reply, but here it is ... | |
| Tour in Scotland (Loch Ness) | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: This is Lyzhina Aleksandra. I am from Russia and I adore travelling. I think the landscape of ... A: There is one company that is perfect for you. They run tours which go from Fort Augustus at the ... | |
| FIRST TIME TO SCOTLAND | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: My best friend and I are planning a trip to Scotland for the end of June '08. We are already not ... A: Here we are at last. Just recovering from yesterday's Boy's Day Out and the Girlie-do. Never again ... | |
| Travel from Edinburgh to Glasgow | 12/20/2007 |
| Q: After spending a few days in Edinburgh in June of 2008, we are booked to fly to Dublin out of ... A: Unless you are travelling on a Sunday, you will have no problems as trains from Edinburgh to Glasgow ... | |
| Driving Around and What to Do In Edinburgh | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: My friend and I will be travelling around Scotland by car in the coming weeks. We need to know the ... A: You have chosen quite a nice route. it is difficult to say you could do much more than you are. ... | |
| Drive or train - Inverness to Edinburgh | 11/21/2007 |
| Q: We are coming to Scotland from Australia for a few nights in late January. My partner would really ... A: If you don't like wet or icy roads, then you should probably take the train, I hate to say it. In ... | |
| driving distance | 11/19/2007 |
| Q: Andrews on Thursday to visit our daughter, who is studying there for the fall semester. Can you ... A: The drive from St. Andrews to Drumnadrochit on Loch Ness, via Inverness, will take you about four ... | |
| Road trip to Highlands | 11/13/2007 |
| Q: I am planning a trip to Scotland this December;2007 with my girlfriend. My idea is to get a sleeper ... A: I would say you are looking to travel through the mountains, but risk worse weather if you do that, ... | |
| Road trip to Highlands | 11/12/2007 |
| Q: I am planning a trip to Scotland this December;2007 with my girlfriend. My idea is to get a sleeper ... A: The sleeper train is a very good idea, a night's sleep and a new place in the morning. Edinburgh is ... | |
| driving in february | 10/21/2007 |
| Q: My sister and I were planning on renting a car and driving around Scotland from Feb 15-Feb 24. Can ... A: You shouldn't worry about the weather or the roads. In fact, whatever time of year you come, you ... | |
| Scotland travel recommendations | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: My husband and I are planning to travel to Scotland for 10 days in 2008. We are planning to go at ... A: You will have no problem finding restarants open and I imagine all the attractions, like the castle, ... | |
| Solo Traveler in Scotland | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I'm landing in Edinburgh in late October and plan to stay there for two nights. I was hoping to hit ... A: Slainthe is always appropriate, but more so when toasting somebody, as it actually means health, in ... | |
| Solo Traveler in Scotland | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I'm landing in Edinburgh in late October and plan to stay there for two nights. I was hoping to hit ... A: I wasn't sure whether you wanted to go to Loch Ness or not, as you said it's a "must-miss". I ... | |
| Driving in the Trossachs | 8/27/2007 |
| Q: Is it "comfortable" to drive in one day from Glasgow, stoping at Loch Lomond, then going on through ... A: This is the easiest question I have been asked on this site. Yes! You will have a lovely day and ... | |
| best way to get around Scotland | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: I will be in Scotland for two weeks and Northern England for one week. What is the best way to get ... A: Sorry for the slow reply, but in Ireland currently. You need a car. There isn't any other way, ... | |
Willie Wallace
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I live in Edinburgh and travel a lot, myself, in Scotland. I`m especially keen on the many beautiful and remote islands, whisky distilleries and golf and can help with travelling around and good places to stay. Also reknowned, locally, as an expert on Edinburgh pubs :o)
Experience
I run a tour company bringing visitors to Scotland - Whisky Tours and golf tours mainly, but general tours also. I am already listed as an Expert in the UK section.
Publications
Wrote for Fodor's Guide to Scotland. Wrote "Stray Out There" on Backpacking in Ireland and UK. Also wrote a guide on Backpacking in Australia, for Australian Tourist Commission.
Education/Credentials
Some college. Traveled and lived all over the world. You can't beat that for an education!
Past/Present Clients
Two of our whisky tour clients - Hotel Waldhaus in Swizerland - Largest number of malt whiskies in the world - over 2500 (Guinness Book of Records) and Dundee Dell, possibly the largest collection of malts of any bar in the US. Regular visitors.
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