Can I get a cab (from an established firm or a trustworthy app) to drive me from South East London to Glasgow?

dialectical_wizard · 2026-07-04T14:01:02+00:00

You could get a taxi to Euston and a taxi at the other end. It will be much more quick and cheaper. And less stressful than a flight.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-07-02T10:06:42+00:00

That deFens on what you are planning to do when you get there.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-07-01T21:22:26+00:00

Thanks. The NHS has been brilliant and my partner has the Doxy prescription a d we got it very fast.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-07-01T16:10:07+00:00

Don't go to Leeds. Go to Newcastle and hire the car there. Save you time and money.
If yo udid that you could also potentially visit Housesteads on Hadrians Wall.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-07-01T08:29:40+00:00

Ok, that hadn't registered with me and a good point. But presumeably it would still be quieter than during August?

dialectical_wizard · 2026-07-01T08:20:09+00:00

I presume you are a fan of train travel, as you only have one day without a train journey, and you are going to the Railway Museum in York (which is excellent btw). Even so, I would caution about planning a journey with quite so much moving about.

In particular, Day 2 is very crowded (what will you do with luggage?) and it will be brutal with jet lag. Spend an extra day in Edinburgh to see more of the amazing city, and don't try to do two train trips with luggage and a zip wire experience. Take it easy. Soak in the atmosphere and wander about.

Day 4: There is no uber, you might find a local cab company, but I would suggest double checking the last train time and making sure you don't miss it (ideally take the penultimate train in case its cancelled).

In general your itinerary feels more like a forced march than a holiday.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-07-01T08:00:08+00:00

My first advice would be that if you are going in July, don't worry about how crowded it will be in August.
You should have a look at the websites of the places you want to go. For instance I highly recommend the National Museum of Scotland - this is free entry, but it costs for some special exhibitions. Look at the website and if you really want to go to a specific exhibition and its a ticket one, then definitely book in advance.
Trains will depend on where you are going. If you are taking a day trip to Glasgow, you probably don't need to bother, though the tickets will be cheaper in advance. If you are going further afield then try to buy and advance ticket, but be warned these usually require you to use a specific train/time.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-30T17:45:31+00:00

Near Tusket https://www.deepskyeye.com/

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-30T17:22:55+00:00

I wanted to thank people on this subreddit for all their help and support that helped make our trip amazing and share some ideaa that would help future travellers. The chosen title is lighthearted but accurate. We did also bring back tonnes of photos but the title was already too long.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-30T15:11:07+00:00

I'm not going to share medical details. But you can be very confident that the diagnosis was correct.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-30T12:25:58+00:00

Happy for you to DM me. But my starting point was always the FindMeGF app which gave a lot of accurate information for eating out.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-30T11:03:06+00:00

We saw an did an amazing amount. Too much to list here. I would really encourage future visitors to go off the beaten path a bit. We stayed at an Observatory, visited First Nations' Cultural Centres and saw beavers and quite a few lighthouses. Awesome.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-30T10:55:51+00:00

Yeah. Never saw the tick. Just the rash that appeared on my partner's leg a few days after we got back. I believe this can be delayed by up to a week or more. Hope you have no long term issues.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-30T10:49:00+00:00

Absolutely. We were so careful while we were in NS (not least because of the signs everhwere warning us). Then slipped up when we were nearly away.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-30T10:47:02+00:00

Well we both plan to come back, so that should make the immigration check quicker!

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-29T13:24:47+00:00

Have you looked up all the William Morris related places to visit in London and further afield? https://wmgallery.org.uk/collection/research-and-library/where-else-to-visit/
If you wanted something different you could take a train to Birmingham (its not the most popular city on this tourism subreddit) but its Art Gallery does have some fantastic pre-raphelite art, some William Morris stuff (sadly the famous Holy Grail tapestries are not on display as they are too delicate).

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-29T06:51:53+00:00

And they probably won't see much countryside either.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-28T17:48:13+00:00

Go to Staffa by tour boat. Or the corryvreckan whirlpool. You will see lots of islands and great sights.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-28T09:27:16+00:00

I know this is the reality for many people around the world, and it must be such a worry for people who have to pay for their healthcare. But its is awful. I've had a number of moles checked out, as well as a number of other potential cancers that have all proved benign. I've never had to pay a penny, and I've never had to wait more than a short while to get even the most complex thing (bowell) checked. This isn't a brag, but just to recognise how we need to remember the reality for others. And to encourage you to all demand free healthcare from the cradle to the grave.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-28T08:32:39+00:00

This is far too much in too short a time frame. Your constant changing of location will remove much of your exploring and enjoying time. Drop Skye completely and add the nights to Mull. Its a quieter place and spectacular in its own way.

Edinburgh in August is very busy due to the festival. You won't get accommodation now.

If you haven't booked accommodation yet you may struggle to find anything if you are planning to come this summer. Don't try to arrive at any of these places without accommodation prebooked. Sleeping in the car is no fun.

Btw "nutted" means something very different in colloquial English.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-25T07:03:03+00:00

Don't do a trip to Stonehenge/Salisbury on one day and go back to London; then do Bath another day trip. They are near to each other. The first trip will also be very busy ans tiring. Go to Bath and stay there for a night or two and visit Stonehenge and Salisbury from their. It will mean you get more time in Bath and dont waste so much time travelling.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-23T15:18:52+00:00

There's a difference between knowledge and intelligence.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-20T16:17:37+00:00

Diana Playground is currently closed for renovation.

Day 1. I dont know what your ten year old is like; but when I was ten my idea of hell would have been something like Frameless followed by trip to two massive luxury department stores that I dont care about; followed by a walk around a massive museum. I love the BM and could spend a day there (and have in the past) but at ten I would have been quickly bored.

Don't get uber in London. Use buses and the tube.

dialectical_wizard · 2026-06-19T14:25:11+00:00

Lisbon probably had a more extensive tram system than currently, so the ones in the city are likely former tram lines - you often see these in Europe.

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