independent and unofficial
Prince fan community
Welcome! Sign up or enter username and password to remember me
Forum jump
Forums > General Discussion > Org traveler poll: Ireland or Scotland in October?
« Previous topic  Next topic »
Page 1 of 2 12>
  New topic   Printable     (Log in to 'subscribe' to this topic)
Author

Tweet     Share

Message
Thread started 08/23/16 5:10pm

Lammastide

avatar

Org traveler poll: Ireland or Scotland in October?

I've narrowed down my autumn travel plans to these two countries. For those of you who've been to either (or better: both), what are their selling points? What must I see/do? Which should I pick if I could choose only one?

Thanks in advance.

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #1 posted 08/23/16 6:04pm

luv4u

Moderator

avatar

moderator

Ireland

canada

Ohh purple joy oh purple bliss oh purple rapture!
REAL MUSIC by REAL MUSICIANS - Prince
"I kind of wish there was a reason for Prince to make the site crash more" ~~ Ben
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #2 posted 08/23/16 6:28pm

NinaB

avatar

luv4u said:

Ireland


+1
"We just let people talk & say whatever they want 2 say. 9 times out of 10, trust me, what's out there now, I wouldn't give nary one of these folks the time of day. That's why I don't say anything back, because there's so much that's wrong" - P, Dec '15
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #3 posted 08/23/16 9:07pm

Lammastide

avatar

Thanks, but could I get some whys and wherefores? smile

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #4 posted 08/23/16 11:43pm

EmmaMcG

Ireland. Specifically, Dublin.
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #5 posted 08/24/16 5:14am

Hamad

avatar

I never been to Ireland but I have been to Scotland which I loved. Visit Glascow, Edinburgh and definitly Aberdeen. If you're a foodie & a lover of history, you'll love what Edinburgh has to offer. Aberdeen becuase of its country side. And Glascow, because well, its Glascow razz vibrant night life.

Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/QLH82
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #6 posted 08/24/16 5:58am

EmmaMcG

Hamad said:

I never been to Ireland but I have been to Scotland which I loved. Visit Glascow, Edinburgh and definitly Aberdeen. If you're a foodie & a lover of history, you'll love what Edinburgh has to offer. Aberdeen becuase of its country side. And Glascow, because well, its Glascow razz vibrant night life.



I would say that Ireland has all those things and more plus we're easier to understand when we speak. At least, in Dublin anyway. I went to Kerry a few weeks ago and I found myself just smiling and nodding when the locals spoke to me because I couldn't understand a word. But Dublin! That's the place to go. Museums, galleries, history. Plus the Guinness factory! Despite the clip on YouTube of Conan O'Brien visiting the Guinness factory (really funny, if you haven't seen it) I went on the tour a while ago and it was really fun. And don't forget the Spire in Dublin's city centre. A truly colossal waste of money that needs to be seen to be believed.
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #7 posted 08/24/16 11:07am

namepeace

I was in Ireland last October. I'd recommend it for the pleasant climate, and it's still lush and green around that time. Never been to Scotland.

Good night, sweet Prince | 7 June 1958 - 21 April 2016

Props will be withheld until the showing and proving has commenced. -- Aaron McGruder
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #8 posted 08/24/16 1:34pm

logger

Ireland. You have the Wild Atlantic Way on the West coast. Kerry has Dingle and all around the Ring plus lots more. Haven't been north but heard its fab especially Belfast. Dublin too. So much to see and its very easy to get around. Excellent value for food and drink and of a very high quality. Irish pubs are the heart of Ireland and a lot have live music and this is where the craic is. People are so friendly (So are the Scots).

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #9 posted 08/24/16 3:52pm

Lammastide

avatar

I confess I'm a bit more inclined toward Ireland, as I think it could be a treat to be on the isle during Halloween. I'm not particularly big on the day myself, but I understand Derry, in Northern Ireland, has one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the world. It could be cool to drive up from Dublin, if only to see the costumes.

I'm thrilled to find, though, that flights between Dublin and Glasgow are dirt cheap! Makes it a bit more likely I'll do both. And with Edinburg less than an hour from Glasgow, I may go for blood and hit all of these spots.

[Edited 8/24/16 16:05pm]

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #10 posted 08/24/16 9:40pm

Fauxie

avatar

I've been to Ireland 10+ times and Scotland maybe 4 or 5. Definitely seen more of Ireland, especially Dublin, so I can't really be fair about it, but I have to say Ireland. I like Glasgow and Edinburgh but I think I enjoy Dublin more. Weather may be a factor. lol

MY COUSIN WORKS IN A PHARMACY AND SHE SAID THEY ENEMA'D PRANCE INTO OBLIVION WITH FENTONILS!!
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #11 posted 08/25/16 6:00am

Lammastide

avatar

Fauxie said:

I've been to Ireland 10+ times and Scotland maybe 4 or 5. Definitely seen more of Ireland, especially Dublin, so I can't really be fair about it, but I have to say Ireland. I like Glasgow and Edinburgh but I think I enjoy Dublin more. Weather may be a factor. lol


Hey, Nick. What should I expect of these two places weatherwise?

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #12 posted 08/25/16 8:25am

EmmaMcG

Lammastide said:



Fauxie said:


I've been to Ireland 10+ times and Scotland maybe 4 or 5. Definitely seen more of Ireland, especially Dublin, so I can't really be fair about it, but I have to say Ireland. I like Glasgow and Edinburgh but I think I enjoy Dublin more. Weather may be a factor. lol




Hey, Nick. What should I expect of these two places weatherwise?



Ireland has pretty shitty weather. I've lived here all my life and can attest to that. And Scotland is worse.
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #13 posted 08/25/16 10:24am

logger

Lammastide said:

Fauxie said:

I've been to Ireland 10+ times and Scotland maybe 4 or 5. Definitely seen more of Ireland, especially Dublin, so I can't really be fair about it, but I have to say Ireland. I like Glasgow and Edinburgh but I think I enjoy Dublin more. Weather may be a factor. lol


Hey, Nick. What should I expect of these two places weatherwise?

Irish too and the climate between both probably will not differ too greatly.Coming into the Winter months but you may get lucky. Flights to Edinburg/Glasgow are really cheap and frequent with Ryanair from Dublin so you can pre-book or have a look at prices and possibly do both.

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #14 posted 08/25/16 1:06pm

Lammastide

avatar

EmmaMcG said:

Lammastide said:


Hey, Nick. What should I expect of these two places weatherwise?

Ireland has pretty shitty weather. I've lived here all my life and can attest to that. And Scotland is worse.


I see you've got a future in sales! lol

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #15 posted 08/25/16 2:00pm

EmmaMcG

Lammastide said:



EmmaMcG said:


Lammastide said:



Hey, Nick. What should I expect of these two places weatherwise?



Ireland has pretty shitty weather. I've lived here all my life and can attest to that. And Scotland is worse.


I see you've got a future in sales! lol




smile
[Edited 8/25/16 14:01pm]
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #16 posted 08/25/16 5:33pm

Fauxie

avatar

Lammastide said:

Fauxie said:

I've been to Ireland 10+ times and Scotland maybe 4 or 5. Definitely seen more of Ireland, especially Dublin, so I can't really be fair about it, but I have to say Ireland. I like Glasgow and Edinburgh but I think I enjoy Dublin more. Weather may be a factor. lol


Hey, Nick. What should I expect of these two places weatherwise?


Rain. lol But Ireland looks nicer in it.

MY COUSIN WORKS IN A PHARMACY AND SHE SAID THEY ENEMA'D PRANCE INTO OBLIVION WITH FENTONILS!!
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #17 posted 08/29/16 3:14am

Lianachan

avatar

If it's scenary and history you're after then you can't beat the Scottish Highlands. The Outer Hebrides have some of the best beaches in the world, too. As for cities, I can't say I care for many Scottish cities very much - although Inverness is in a fantastic location.

"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge"" ~ Isaac Asimov
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #18 posted 08/29/16 3:28am

Adorecream

Ireland, greener, better beer and spirits. Also people are not stingy and the temperature will be 11 degrees celsius instead of 10, and you will either see a leprechaun or a bright yellow disk shaped object low in the sky. Rumour has it, the locals call it the sun!

.

Also there is so much history, the pub that Brendan Behan got pissed in 1959 and the one where Andrew from the Commitments called Shaz the "Commitment tits".

.

Seriously though Ireland has a lot of megalithoic monuments, breath taking coastlines and friendlier locals. Personally myself Irish brogue is a bit easier than Scottish brogue. Still Scotlan dis pretty cool too.

.

Seriously dude, Scotland or Ireland in October, it will be very wet, dark and freezing, why don't you go some where a bit warmer like say Malta or Cyprus.

Got some kind of love for you, and I don't even know your name
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #19 posted 08/29/16 3:34am

Adorecream

Adorecream said:

Ireland, greener, better beer and spirits. Also people are not stingy and the temperature will be 11 degrees celsius instead of 10, and you will either see a leprechaun or a bright yellow disk shaped object low in the sky. Rumour has it, the locals call it the sun!

.

Also there is so much history, the pub that Brendan Behan got pissed in 1959 and they haven't cleaned up the vomit yet. Rumour has it, is that it morphed into Bono.

.

Seriously though Ireland has a lot of megalithoic monuments, breath taking coastlines and friendlier locals. Personally myself Irish brogue is a bit easier than Scottish brogue. Still Scotland is pretty cool too.

.

Seriously dude, Scotland or Ireland in October, it will be very wet, dark and freezing, why don't you go some where a bit warmer like say Malta or Cyprus.

.

Weather wise seriously, October is autumn and the weather is getting cooler in both places. Dublin has an everage October high of 14 (57) and low of 6 (43), Edinburgh is marginally cooler with 12c (53) and 5 (41). Temperatures could be as warm as 60 -65 in both places at the start of the month. When in October is depenedent, earlier October its a bit brighter and warmer with sunsets between 6 and 6.30pm, however late October they switch back to standard time and this means sunsets at 4.30pm or so. Also take your umbrella as it will rain and rain a lot, fine days are rare and dreary cloudy ones are common. Autumn leaves may look nice though as October is peak leaf time (Usually still greenish on the 1st and nearly starkers by October 31st).

.

You should not get snow, but a rogue snowstorm at the end of October is not unknown in Scotland, weatherwise, Scotland is like Nova Scotia and Ireland has a more Seattle type climate.

Got some kind of love for you, and I don't even know your name
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #20 posted 08/29/16 6:02am

Hamad

avatar

Lammastide said:

I confess I'm a bit more inclined toward Ireland, as I think it could be a treat to be on the isle during Halloween. I'm not particularly big on the day myself, but I understand Derry, in Northern Ireland, has one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the world. It could be cool to drive up from Dublin, if only to see the costumes.

I'm thrilled to find, though, that flights between Dublin and Glasgow are dirt cheap! Makes it a bit more likely I'll do both. And with Edinburg less than an hour from Glasgow, I may go for blood and hit all of these spots.

[Edited 8/24/16 16:05pm]

By all means smile if you can hit two birds with one stone, do it thumbs up!

Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future...

Twitter: https://twitter.com/QLH82
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #21 posted 08/29/16 8:46am

Lianachan

avatar

Lammastide said:

I confess I'm a bit more inclined toward Ireland, as I think it could be a treat to be on the isle during Halloween. I'm not particularly big on the day myself, but I understand Derry, in Northern Ireland, has one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the world. It could be cool to drive up from Dublin, if only to see the costumes.

I'm thrilled to find, though, that flights between Dublin and Glasgow are dirt cheap! Makes it a bit more likely I'll do both. And with Edinburg less than an hour from Glasgow, I may go for blood and hit all of these spots.

[Edited 8/24/16 16:05pm]

Forget Glasgow and Edinburgh - head north!

"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge"" ~ Isaac Asimov
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #22 posted 09/06/16 2:52pm

Kobe

avatar

It appears to be a UFC fight between the Leprechaun vs Haggis... I know idea who will win but it should be great entertainment popcorn

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #23 posted 09/14/16 2:47pm

thekidsgirl

avatar

Lammastide said:

I confess I'm a bit more inclined toward Ireland, as I think it could be a treat to be on the isle during Halloween. I'm not particularly big on the day myself, but I understand Derry, in Northern Ireland, has one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the world. It could be cool to drive up from Dublin, if only to see the costumes.

I'm thrilled to find, though, that flights between Dublin and Glasgow are dirt cheap! Makes it a bit more likely I'll do both. And with Edinburg less than an hour from Glasgow, I may go for blood and hit all of these spots.

[Edited 8/24/16 16:05pm]



So what is the final plan?! Where all are you going?
I'm so jealous. I hope to visit the UK soon, or someday sigh

If you will, so will I
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #24 posted 09/14/16 9:06pm

Lammastide

avatar

thekidsgirl said:

Lammastide said:

I confess I'm a bit more inclined toward Ireland, as I think it could be a treat to be on the isle during Halloween. I'm not particularly big on the day myself, but I understand Derry, in Northern Ireland, has one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the world. It could be cool to drive up from Dublin, if only to see the costumes.

I'm thrilled to find, though, that flights between Dublin and Glasgow are dirt cheap! Makes it a bit more likely I'll do both. And with Edinburg less than an hour from Glasgow, I may go for blood and hit all of these spots.

[Edited 8/24/16 16:05pm]



So what is the final plan?! Where all are you going?
I'm so jealous. I hope to visit the UK soon, or someday sigh


No worries. I'm sure you'll make it one day. And how lucky they'll be. nod


* Flying from Toronto to Glasgow, spending 4 days between there and Edinburgh

* Taking a 2-day tour of the Scottish Highlands

* Back to Glasgow, then flying from there to Dublin on Ryanair (And I've been warned that their only service is to get me from Point A to Point B in one piece lol)

* Spending 3 days in Dublin

* Driving up to Derry for Halloween, then back down to Dublin (maybe briefly hitting Belfast), from where I'll fly back to Toronto


I should be plenty exhausted after this all, but I'm psyched to go.

[Edited 9/14/16 21:14pm]

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #25 posted 09/15/16 4:25am

EmmaMcG

thekidsgirl said:



Lammastide said:


I confess I'm a bit more inclined toward Ireland, as I think it could be a treat to be on the isle during Halloween. I'm not particularly big on the day myself, but I understand Derry, in Northern Ireland, has one of the biggest Halloween celebrations in the world. It could be cool to drive up from Dublin, if only to see the costumes.

I'm thrilled to find, though, that flights between Dublin and Glasgow are dirt cheap! Makes it a bit more likely I'll do both. And with Edinburg less than an hour from Glasgow, I may go for blood and hit all of these spots.


[Edited 8/24/16 16:05pm]





So what is the final plan?! Where all are you going?
I'm so jealous. I hope to visit the UK soon, or someday sigh



You should skip the UK completely and just come to Ireland.
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #26 posted 09/23/16 10:56am

thekidsgirl

avatar

Lammastide said:

thekidsgirl said:



So what is the final plan?! Where all are you going?
I'm so jealous. I hope to visit the UK soon, or someday sigh


No worries. I'm sure you'll make it one day. And how lucky they'll be. nod


* Flying from Toronto to Glasgow, spending 4 days between there and Edinburgh

* Taking a 2-day tour of the Scottish Highlands

* Back to Glasgow, then flying from there to Dublin on Ryanair (And I've been warned that their only service is to get me from Point A to Point B in one piece lol)

* Spending 3 days in Dublin

* Driving up to Derry for Halloween, then back down to Dublin (maybe briefly hitting Belfast), from where I'll fly back to Toronto


I should be plenty exhausted after this all, but I'm psyched to go.

[Edited 9/14/16 21:14pm]

That sounds like a fantastic itinerary!! Report back how it goes. Hopefully this thread will still be open in a month lol

.

[Edited 9/23/16 10:56am]

If you will, so will I
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #27 posted 09/23/16 5:14pm

Lammastide

avatar

thekidsgirl said:

Lammastide said:


No worries. I'm sure you'll make it one day. And how lucky they'll be. nod


* Flying from Toronto to Glasgow, spending 4 days between there and Edinburgh

* Taking a 2-day tour of the Scottish Highlands

* Back to Glasgow, then flying from there to Dublin on Ryanair (And I've been warned that their only service is to get me from Point A to Point B in one piece lol)

* Spending 3 days in Dublin

* Driving up to Derry for Halloween, then back down to Dublin (maybe briefly hitting Belfast), from where I'll fly back to Toronto


I should be plenty exhausted after this all, but I'm psyched to go.

[Edited 9/14/16 21:14pm]

That sounds like a fantastic itinerary!! Report back how it goes. Hopefully this thread will still be open in a month lol

.

[Edited 9/23/16 10:56am]


Will do.

Ὅσον ζῇς φαίνου
μηδὲν ὅλως σὺ λυποῦ
πρὸς ὀλίγον ἐστὶ τὸ ζῆν
τὸ τέλος ὁ χρόνος ἀπαιτεῖ.”
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #28 posted 09/25/16 3:46pm

mynameisnotsus
an

A couple of weeks ago I saw a travel show about 3 Scottish isles, Muck, Rum and Eigg and it looked absolutely stunning. Will have to get to both Scotland and Ireland someday but for the moment I'm enjoying Roma razz
  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Reply #29 posted 09/26/16 12:48pm

TheDigitalGard
ener

Lammastide said:

thekidsgirl said:



So what is the final plan?! Where all are you going?
I'm so jealous. I hope to visit the UK soon, or someday sigh


No worries. I'm sure you'll make it one day. And how lucky they'll be. nod


* Flying from Toronto to Glasgow, spending 4 days between there and Edinburgh

* Taking a 2-day tour of the Scottish Highlands

Glasgow is great for shopping and nightlife but it looks like a toilet for the most part.

Edinburgh is great for shopping and nightlife but looks beautiful, the city centre is a world heritage site.

I live in Edinburgh but spend time in Glasgow every now and then.

The highlands are great if you like mountains and sheep. Personally they bore the arse off me after ten minutes.

Ireland? Been to Dublin but that's it.

.

Enjoy your trip.

[Edited 9/26/16 12:49pm]

  - E-mail - orgNote - Report post to moderator
Page 1 of 2 12>
  New topic   Printable     (Log in to 'subscribe' to this topic)
« Previous topic  Next topic »
Forums > General Discussion > Org traveler poll: Ireland or Scotland in October?