Scotland in September - doubting if to go because of weather

[Lenny HB]

Don't panic yet, the rain should clear this afternoon and the next few days should be nice ;-)

But by the time you have driven up there from the south coast it will be raining again.
At least with France if the weathers bad you can leg it to Italy or Spain.

 

[irnbru]

No rain in Scotland at the moment. Well at least not Glasgow area

 

[Southdowners]

From other threads that have run on this subject it may be more that your vet is using a particular brand of vaccine that requires the faffing around and is possibly just pushing you towards the blood test simply so they can charge you for it.

You need to find a vet that uses either Vanguard or Nobivac brand vaccine.

It's one injection, no second course or booster after 12 months. It lasts 3 years. They should be able to give you the passport immediately but you can't travel until 21 days after the injection.

The blood test isn't required if you are only travelling within the EU.

I've booked in with another vet now. Thanks to all who gave advice re pet passport.

I think we'll still go to Scotland as I feel encouraged by what others have said

 

[Polly Put The Kettle On]

Hia

Yes I know it's not France
But
I'm off to southern Ireland beginning of Sept. There as been a lot said about passports not looked at.
But my dog as had her boosters so they are ok, she will have her spot on in the nect week,
So off to vets for worming tablet (she was due one) and a rabies jab (£51)
And her passport stamped. Her rabies will now last her for two years .
We don't have to visit vet on way back.
But now all legal and I can wave her passport to everyone and anyone

 

[WillH]

September/October in Scotland can be wonderful. We always go north towards the end of September and are rarely disapointed.

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[Cobweb]

We have the same idea ...Scotland is on the short list this autumn . We will make a last minute decision because never mind how interesting and scenic a place is it is no good if it is p*****g down. It is this poxy jet stream which is causing the dire weather . Our other options are Wales ,Norfolk or if all else fails France .

 

[Badknee]

I think we'll still go to Scotland as I feel encouraged by what others have said

Were off to Jocklandshire, starting off on the east coast at Morpeth visiting friends on the weekend of first week in sept then all points north after that. We love Scotland and will take it as it comes, hail rain or shine it's brilliant.

 

[colmorangie]

We too have hummed and arred over Scotland in September but after careful consideration we are going next week. Wet weather or not, Scotland is wonderful, you can wild camp for a few days and campsite for a few days and your money will go much further than in Europe!

 

[Chockswahay]

Scotland? Scotland! It's nearly always wet, cold and windy! You lot are welcome to it

(I still live there but only until the house sells)

 

[Deleted member 29692]

your money will go much further than in Europe

Don't quite get that. In Europe you can stay on aires all the time either for free or for a nominal few Euros.

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[Robert Clark]

Don't quite get that. In Europe you can stay on aires all the time either for free or for a nominal few Euros.

And food and drink is much cheaper too
Not to mention fuel, LPG etc etc

 

[Mothy]

We've been really looking forward to going to Scotland this September but the other day saw a news item which highlighted the awful summer they're having. I know our summer isn't great but they have snow in places where there shouldn't be this time of year! It will be our first ever visit and we'll be going for four weeks.

I know there's no guarantee of good weather where ever you go at any time of the year but we're wondering whether to change our destination to the West Country as it looks to be so bad. Has anyone got advice to help us make our decision? By the way we would have gone to France but didn't realise that it took 5 - 6 weeks to get our dog a pet passport.

Go to Scotland. We are going there on about 7th to 8th up towards Skye and the highlands. The weather and the scenery is why we are going! See you there?

 

[lorger]

It's not rained here for at least an hour, come to Scotland it's not that bad still T shirt and shorts weather here. I'd recommend visiting Dumfries and Galloway.

 

[MHVirgins]

No rain in Scotland at the moment. Well at least not Glasgow area

Same here Sandra, the last week has been gorgeous.....though getting chillier at nights....got my bedsocks back on now
We're just about to set off up to Fife.....first grandchild now on his or her way!
Margaret

 

[WillH]

Wall to wall blue sky this morning........

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[MHVirgins]

Yep, same here for us.......sunny skies right across the region Long may it continue....

 

[rb62]

Re pasports,make sure they use the new style with the main page laminated,had to pull our vet up when our pup was done in May!

 

[WillH]

Spent the day in Glasgow, sun splitting the slabs and the place full of German and Scottish supporters.

 

[Badknee]

Fantastic couple of days so far, weather set fair all week they say

 

[TerryL]

You don't go to Scotland for the weather, although overnighting here at Luss CCC site it's been a glorious day and set to remain that way for a few. Just make you have a good selection of clothing!

Keep eyes open - we're the Bolero with the daft moustache on the bonnet. (Ask why when you see us).

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[Brian and Jo]

We have just come back from a week in Scotland 2wks ago.went to the tattoo in Edinburgh then over to the west coast to Onich and Fort William.cant wait to go back ,we just love it there .weather was good too.we want to go further north next time.go for it and enjoy
Brian & Jo

 

[MHVirgins]

It's not rained here for at least an hour, come to Scotland it's not that bad still T shirt and shorts weather here. I'd recommend visiting Dumfries and Galloway.

Hi Gerry, sounds like you and Bill are as bad as each other........shorts and t-shirt all the time.
I sometimes say to him put something decent on before you go into Gatehouse in the van for goodness sake

Margaret

 

[MHVirgins]

View attachment 74989 Fantastic couple of days so far, weather set fair all week they say

Lovely photo, where was it taken?

 

[Badknee]

Lovely photo, where was it taken?

Scottish Museum of Flight, great day out.

 

[lorger]

Hi Gerry, sounds like you and Bill are as bad as each other........shorts and t-shirt all the time.
I sometimes say to him put something decent on before you go into Gatehouse in the van for goodness sake

Margaret

Hi Margaret, how are you both?
Very really wear long trousers and hardly ever wear a jacket from March to Novemeber unless it's a massive downpour.

Just to let those know that are interested in coming to Scotland I have just spent weekend on Tiree and have actually got some us and not a bit of rain in sight. Even had a paddle in the sea. Will post pics on a separate thread.

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[MHVirgins]

Scottish Museum of Flight, great day out.View attachment 75003

Brilliant! But to think some people actually believe that we never get any sun up here......wimpy southerners

 

[TerryL]

Sat on quay at Oban waiting to see if they'll let us on the 4.00 pm to Mull. We're first in the standby queue.

Any Funsters on Mull?

 

[Ralph-n-Bev]

We are taking "Pug" our newly built PVC , on his first proper outing . We are heading to the Outer Hebredise Islands again. Can't wait . Counting down the days. 25th of September can't come soon enough. We are going right up to Aviemore first this time. Then working our way down the islands. I shall be packing for all weather conditions......

 

[lorger]

We are taking "Pug" our newly built PVC , on his first proper outing . We are heading to the Outer Hebredise Islands again. Can't wait . Counting down the days. 25th of September can't come soon enough. We are going right up to Aviemore first this time. Then working our way down the islands. I shall be packing for all weather conditions......

@Ralph-n-Bev have a look at my thread in the ushaped forum, weekend in Tiree some nice pics for you. If your planning on visiting Tiree feel free to ask for info

 

[Badknee]

Were parked up on a very nice loch side site just outside Fort William, the suns just setting after another fantastic day.

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