Posted on 09/06/2010 5:03:14 PM PDT by Skooz
I had been dating a woman who I planned on marrying (and indeed DID marry), and I wanted to propose in a novel and unique way.
My plan was to propose on top of the tallest mountain in the UK while we were there. That mountain is in Scotland. It was not all that tall. However, it was snowing at the top, IN JULY, and my bride-to-be began to lose feeling in her fingers and toes. Thus, I proposed on the side of the tallest mountain in the UK.
There is a very nice pub at the base of the mountain, and their Guiness Beef Stew was excellent, and it helped us regain feeling in our extremities.
THanks dfwgator.
Hello, Englishman here.
Britain is an achingly beautiful island any time of year. If I were to recommend to tourists however i’d say spring, summer or autumn. As has been pointed out, winters here are very dark. Also, the slightest bit of snowfall and you won’t be driving anywhere! It’s not the amount of snow that’s the issue, it’s just the fact that we’re completely unused to it and frankly don’t know how to drive in such conditions.
That said, a brisk stroll up the Malvern Hills on a frosty, sunny January day, looking west to the welsh mountains is awe inspiring
There is still plenty to do in the winter however, it’s just that the scenery isn’t at its optimum. Football and rugby season would be in full swing, come along and witness a real sporting atmosphere. Every US guest i’ve had has been left dumbfounded by the experience.
There is lots to do, but if you want to see the true beauty of the country i’d recommend coming in one of the other four seasons. We can’t guarantee the weather, but at least you’ll have some daylight to play with!
London to Glasgow is around 400 miles and you would probably be better flying into Glasgow and spending a week in Scotland visiting the likes of Glasgow’s Candelriggs with it’s many friendly bars and live music, The Town Centre has some fab architecture and will be full of shoppers, on the of Glasgow doorstep is The National Wallace Monument in Stirling, The beautiful Loch Katrine, Edinburgh Castle, and Loch Lomond.
You can take the train from Glasgow Central Station to London and spend the second week visiting the Tower of London, The Palace and show’s.
G3 Creative Solutions
Glasgow, Scotland UK.
Depends where you’re flying to. If you’re driving to Scotland from London Heathrow, here are your options:
1. Go up the M40, M42, M6 (and hit very heavy traffic round Birmingham)
2. Go up the M1 (and hit very heavy traffic until you get past Sheffield)
3. Take the pain on the M25 and go up the A1, cut across at Scotch Corner, take a beautiful ride over the Pennines and then head North from Carlisle.
4. As per 3, but stay on the A1 all the way to Edinburgh, and cut across.
If it were me I’d opt for 3 so long as you don’t mind an 8-10 hour drive.
That’ll because at our roundabouts, people do tend to give way. This isn’t Paris, you know!
Friends, we are also visiting London and Scotland this Christmas. We are excited about this tour as this will be our first expedition in Europe. We have booked Christmas Tours in London. Would like to know few good places to visit in Scotland. Any help appreciated.
It’s been snowing in London this week.
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