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Southern Scotland chapter

Understanding Scotland

Southern Scotland maps

Though folk in northern England are well aware of its charms, for many others southern Scotland is just something to drive through on the way to northern Scotland. Big mistake, but it does mean theres breathing room in the height of summer here, and plenty of peaceful corners.

This guide is the result of research by dedicated authors and local experts who immersed themselves in Southern Scotland, finding unique experiences, and sharing practical and honest advice, so you come away informed and amazed. This guide includes up-to-date reviews of the best places to stay, eat, sights, cultural information, maps, transport tips and a few best kept secrets all the essentials to get to the heart of Southern...

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need to know CURRENCY Pounds Sterling LANGUAGE English Gaelic and Lallans - photo 1
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CURRENCY
Pounds Sterling ()
LANGUAGE
English
Gaelic and Lallans
MONEY
ATMs widely available. Credit cards widely accepted.
VISAS
Generally not needed for stays of up to six months. Not a member of the Schengen Zone.
MOBILE PHONES
Uses the GSM 900/1800 network. Local SIM cards can be used in European and Australian phones.
DRIVING
Drive on the left; steering wheel on right side of car.
Your Daily Budget
LESS THAN
Dorm beds: 1020
Wild camping is free
Cheap supermarkets for self-caterers
Lots of free museums and galleries
MIDRANGE 30100
Double room in midrange B&B: 5090
B&Bs often better value than midrange hotels
Bar lunch: 10; dinner in midrange restaurant: 25
Car hire: 30 a day
Petrol costs: around 12p per mile
TOP END OVER
Double room in high-end hotel: 120250
Dinner at high-end restaurant: 4060
Flights to islands: 60120 each
When to Go
HIGH SEASON JUL AUG LATE DEC IN EDINBURGH Accommodation prices 1020 - photo 3
HIGH SEASON (JUL & AUG, LATE DEC IN EDINBURGH)
Accommodation prices 10%20% higher (book in advance if possible)
Warmest time of year, but often wet too
Midges at their worst in Highlands and islands
SHOULDER SEASON (MAY, JUN & SEP)
Wildflowers and rhododendrons bloom in May and June
Statistically, best chance of dry weather, minus midges
June evenings have daylight till 11pm
LOW SEASON (OCTAPR)
Rural attractions and accommodation often closed
Snow on hills November to March
In December it gets dark at 4pm
Can be very cold and wet November to March
Websites
Lonely Planet ( www.lonelyplanet.com/Scotland ) Destination information, forums, hotel bookings, shop.
VisitScotland ( www.visitscotland.com ) Official tourism site; booking services.
Internet Guide to Scotland ( www.scotland-info.co.uk ) Best online tourist guide to Scotland.
Traveline ( www.travelinescotland.com ) Public transport timetables.
Scotlands People ( www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk ) Explore your Scottish ancestry.
Exchange Rates

Australia

A$1

0.62

Canada

C$1

0.62

Euro zone

E1

0.85

Japan

Y100

0.75

New Zealand

NZ$1

0.48

USA

US$1

0.62


For current exchange rates see www.xe.com .
Important Numbers

Country code

+44

International access code

Ambulance

112 or 999

Fire

112 or 999

Police

112 or 999

Arriving in Scotland
Edinburgh Airport
Buses to Edinburgh city centre every 10 to 15 minutes from 4.30am to midnight
Night buses every 30 minutes from 12.30am to 4am
Taxis 1520; about 20 minutes to the city centre
Glasgow Airport
Buses to Glasgow city centre every 10 to 15 minutes from 6am to 11pm
Night buses hourly 11pm to 4am, half-hourly 4am to 6pm
Taxis 2025; about 30 minutes to city centre
Midges

If youve never been to the Scottish Highlands and islands before, be prepared for an encounter with the dreaded midge. These tiny, 2mm-long blood-sucking flies appear in huge swarms in summer, and can completely ruin a holiday if youre not prepared to deal with them.

They proliferate from late May to mid-September, but especially mid-June to mid-August which unfortunately coincides with the main tourist season and are most common in the western and northern Highlands. Midges are at their worst during the twilight hours, and on still, overcast days strong winds and bright sunshine tend to discourage them.

The only way to combat them is to cover up, particularly in the evening. Wear long-sleeved, light-coloured clothing (midges are attracted to dark colours) and, most importantly, use a reliable insect repellent.

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Southern Scotland

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Why Go?

Though folk in northern England are well aware of its charms, for many others southern Scotland is just something to drive through on the way to northern Scotland. Big mistake. But it does mean theres breathing room here in summer, and peaceful corners.

Southern Scotlands proximity to England brought raiding and strife; grim borderland fortifications saw skirmishing aplenty. There was loot to be had in the Borders, where large prosperous abbeys bossed agricultural communities. Regularly ransacked before their destruction in the Reformation, their ruins, linked by cycling and walking paths, are among Scotlands most atmospheric historic sites.

The hillier west enjoys extensive forest cover between bustling market towns. The hills cascade down to sandy stretches of coastline blessed with Scotlands sunniest weather. Its the land of Robert Burns, whose verse reflected his earthy attitudes and active social life. Offshore, Arran is an island jewel offering top cycling, walking and scenery.

When to Go
May If winter hasnt been too wet lace the hiking boots and stride up Arrans - photo 5

May If winter hasnt been too wet, lace the hiking boots and stride up Arrans hills.

June The perfect time to visit the regions numerous stately homes, with spectacular gardens in bloom.

Autumn Hit Galloways forests to see red deer battling it out in the rutting season.

Best Places to Stay

Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel ( )

Churches Hotel ( )

Kildonan Hotel ( )

Cringletie House ( )

Lochranza SYHA ( )

Best Places to Eat & Drink

Cobbles Inn ( )

Sunflower Restaurant ( )

Fouters ( )

Ship Inn ( )

Nightjar ( )


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Southern Scotland Highlights

Picture 7 Hiking or cycling between the noble ruins of the Border Abbeys ( )

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