See what the experts are saying about Dufftown. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Money
Pounds & Pence Britain's monetary system is based on the pound Sterling (£), which is made up of 100 pence (written as "p"). Britons also call pounds "quid." Scotland issues its own pound notes, but English and Scottish money are interchan... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements
All U.S. citizens, Canadians, Australians, New Zealanders, and South Africans must have a passport with at least 2 months' validity remaining. No visa is required. The immigration officer will also want proof of your intention to return to yo... Continue reading »
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Regions in brief
Scotland is Great Britain's oldest geological formation, and is divided into three major regions: the Southern Uplands, smooth, rolling moorland broken with low crags and threaded with rivers and valleys, between the central plain and the Eng... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car CO2 is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your CO2 emissions by the same amount you've added. Carb... Continue reading »
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How to get your vat refund
You can get a VAT refund if you shop at stores that participate in the Retail Export Scheme. (Signs are posted in the window.) When you make a purchase, show your passport and request a Retail Export Scheme form (VAT 407) and a stamped, pre-a... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
If you have enough trouble getting your kids out of the house in the morning, dragging them thousands of miles away may seem like an insurmountable challenge. But family travel can be immensely rewarding, giving you new ways of seeing the wor... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
Bars, clubs, restaurants, and hotels catering to gays are confined almost exclusively to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Inverness. Gay males can call the Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard (tel. 0131/556-4049; www.lgls.co.uk) or the Glasgow Gay and... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Many discounts are available to seniors. Be advised that in Scotland you often have to be a member of an association to get discounts. Public-transportation reductions, for example, are available only to holders of British Pension books. Howe... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
The International Student Travel Confederation (ISTC; www.istc.org) was formed in 1949 to make travel around the world more affordable for students. Check out its website for comprehensive travel services information and details on how to get... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Many Scottish hotels, museums, restaurants, and sightseeing attractions have wheelchair ramps, less so in rural areas. Persons with disabilities are often granted special discounts at attractions and, in some cases, nightclubs. These are call... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
For visitors to Europe, one of the great pleasures is getting "lost" in the Highlands and islands of Scotland: wandering about at random, making new discoveries off the beaten path, and finding charming towns and Brigadoon-like villages such... Continue reading »
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In one week
While it's impossible to see all of Scotland in 1 week, if you budget your time well, you'll have a memorable trip -- and you'll see quite a lot. One week provides just enough time to get acquainted with the attractions in Edinburgh, its muse... Continue reading »
