Band trip to Scotland - Suggestions for a day trip from Glasgow

**figheadair** · 7th June 25, 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

I discovered if I had the train timings just right (and I did) I could get from Glasgow Central Station to be walking on Hadrian's Wall (don't tell) in under two hours. My main goal besides the Wall was to see Vindolanda.

Vindolanda is an exceptional venue and well worth taking the time to visit. There are so many Roman and other early sites in the UK that are mostly overlooked. I'm fortunate to live three miles from the site of Inchtuthil Legionary Fort.

**Rama4390** · 7th June 25, 04:22 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

That's perfect accommodation, you can walk to anything in City Centre. That's what I liked about Blythswood House (on Regent Street) though we were a bit further out.

BTW if any of your group are Craft Beer people I highly recommend Shilling Brewing. Beyond being a brewery they feature craft beers from all over Scotland, a one-stop virtual craft beer tour of the country.

Thanks Richard, I'll be sure to check them out.

**RGM1** · 9th June 25, 04:42 AM

Originally Posted by figheadair

Vindolanda is an exceptional venue and well worth taking the time to visit. There are so many Roman and other early sites in the UK that are mostly overlooked. I'm fortunate to live three miles from the site of Inchtuthil Legionary Fort.

My favorite bit of Vindolanda was the oldest known bit of a woman's writing in existence. The soldiers charged with burning the camps correspondence were careless and did not destroy it. It was a letter from the commander's wife to her sister planning a birthday party. What a believable bit of trivia.

**àluinn** · 16th June 25, 03:46 PM

For a few ideas and ways to keep on top of spending, itison is useful. Both the website and phone app. It will have days out (distillery tours often pop up), restaurants offering deals and accommodation offers pretty much all over the country but with an emphasis in the cities, especially Glasgow and Edinburgh.

**cessna152towser** · Yesterday, 11:10 AM

Oban and Fort William are doable on a day trip. Train leaves Glasgow around 08:20 and divides at Crianlarich with portions for Oban or Fort William. It is possible to go on the train to Oban and return from Fort William or vice versa as there is a good bus service along the coast between Oban and Fort William.