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PASSPORT to MCLEAN's SCOTLAND
STEP ONE -
CAR RENTAL/DRIVER
GUIDE
McLean Scotland offer
flexible Scottish car rentals with a choice of pick
up and drop off locations.
We also give you tour notes and excellent road maps
for the duration of your tour here. All rentals are
inclusive of insurance (damage waiver) third party,
tax, breakdown and recovery service. Cars shown will
not always be available but similar size and
standard are always available. Manual and AUTOMATIC
shift available. Vehicles Available: Economy
small car to a large executive car. 9 seater mini
bus. With locations at most airports &
cities in Scotland, if you require a vehicle
anywhere in Scotland - we can help!
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small car
suitable for a single person or couple
who like our smaller cars on our smaller
roads! These cars can take 2
person comfy with two large luggage. |
medium
sized cars with four doors and hatchback
can hold 4 persons & 4 luggage, but if
you have 4 adults we suggest you size up
to the next car. |
large or
family cars hold 4 persons comfy and 4
luggage but for even more room use next
size up. This is ideal for two
persons who like room to
move |
what Scots
call a people carrier! family sized with
7 seats, or 5 seats with plenty of
luggage space. We also have 9 seaters
with large luggage space available. see
below |
the 9 seater with plenty of luggage
space available in short or long wheel
base - makes a difference if you have
lots of luggage. |
the self
drive minibus vehicle, this is a basic
vehicle not the best for comfort but
does offer up to 17 seats |
for groups - this HAS to be driven by
one of our drivers to fit in with legal
requirements, the best idea for groups
of 8 or more if affordable. |
IF IN
DOUBT
PLEASE
ASK US |
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SCOTTISH DRIVERS AND GUIDES
We make a suggestion to first
time drivers before they come over with
us - consider taking the first two days
or so with a driver guide booked with mclean Scotland - he/she will quickly
get you out of harms way, more than
likely getting you out of the city and
into the countryside where driving is
far less stressful. If this is an idea
you would like then do contact us well
before you arrive and, even better, when
we are working out your itinerary.
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PASSPORT to MCLEAN's SCOTLAND
STEP TWO
LOCATIONS
AND OVERNIGHT STAYS
here in brief are the main
Scottish regions - decide how many days in each and we
will plan you a route. Whilst you are planning
this section, we recommend you take a look at our
online map.
   
THE WEST COAST AREA
renowned for the rugged beauty and dramatic mountains
and glens, complete with sea lochs and stunning bays.
This area is a favourite with many tourists and
particularly with Paul McLean. Old favourites to
consider staying at include Oban, Ullapool, Inveraray
and Fort William.
   
THE BORDERS gentle
rolling hills and glens, castles and abbeys, historical
sites such as Melrose and Dumfries. From the
Borders you can also visit Hadrian's Wall, built to keep
the Scots out of England - it failed! Easy driving
and wonderful scenery.
   
CENTRAL BELT AND CITIES
where most of our population live. The big two
are Edinburgh and Glasgow, surrounded by bustling towns,
historical sites, palaces and castles, take care driving
in the big cities, much more traffic with the cursed
roundabouts! Whilst staying 2 days or more in
Edinburgh or Glasgow we would suggest do not use a
rental car, lots to see and do easily found on the open
top tour buses or public transport. Both cities
are full of history, museums, attractions, churches,
cathedrals, pubs and shops!
   
EAST COAST looking
out to the North Sea and Scandinavia, not quite as
rugged as our west coast but spectacular in it's own
way. From Berwick on Tweed to Fraserburgh, sea
sand and castles. Aberdeenshire is stacked full of
castles to visit. Inverness to John O Groats has a
stunning road to take, take your time and admire the
views, but if on a self drive, take care, keep your eyes
on the road folks.
  
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS
which will include Speyside: the largest collection of
whisky distilleries in Scotland, in fact more here that
all of the rest of Scotland put together! The
Highlands themselves - stunning mountains, glens, lochs,
castles and wee winding roads. The isles - so many
to choose from, Orkney, Shetland, Inner and Outer
Hebrides. Just tell us!
PASSPORT to MCLEAN's SCOTLAND
STEP THREE
ACCOMMODATION
General Information:
accommodation: in Scotland we have a varied
selection of accommodation available to you. We can
book it ALL. B&B. This is usually a small bed
and breakfast establishment offering anything form 1 -
6 rooms. The owner will live in. If this is to your
liking - we know where the best are hidden! Evening
meals are generally NOT available at B&B's.
GUEST HOUSES. Larger than a B&B,
sometimes a small hotel size, generally you will find
the owners also live in. Some guest houses offer
evening meals, again - we know the best! HOTELS.
Small and large, city or countryside, we use our
favourites every year. Some are chain owned whilst some
are family owned. COUNTRY HOUSES. As with
hotels, these can be located near a city or in a
secluded location. Country houses often have that homely
atmosphere that some hotels don't. CASTLES.
Yes, we do have castles that offer accommodation - and
yes we know can book these for you. PUBS/INNS
we can also book you into a pub or country inn,
depending on your route. From March 26 all pubs,
restaurants and accommodation will be non smoking in
Scotland. ALL the accommodation we use has en suite
rooms. Minimum 3 star rateing, very often 4 and 5 star.
When we state your tour is on a B&B basis, this
can mean you are staying in accommodation other than
B&B's and that your meals are on a bed and breakfast
basis. You can stay in a hotel or castle and still be a B&B
guest.
BEDROOMS in Scotland are offered as:
left to right: typical double room,
single room, family room and twin
room. below: left a
superior castle room, centre a 4 poster castle room.
Right an excellent double
Double
room - one large bed for two people. Twin room - 2
single beds. Family room - varies but mainly has one
double and one single bed. Single room - one single
bed, although if upgraded you can find yourself in a
twin or double. BATHROOMS or shower room, or en
suite - most will have either a shower or tub/bath with
hand basin and toilet, some have both shower and
tub/bath.
Whilst
on the road, should you look for a rest room, we
call them Toilets, or Ladies & Gents. In some pubs you
may see this in Gaelic - don't worry there is always the
figure of a male or female on the door!
PASSPORT to MCLEAN's SCOTLAND
STEP FOUR
BUDGET
If you can give us an idea
of your budget (per person or for whole group) this
helps us to get the cost right on your first itinerary -
it has been known for people to wish to upgrade to 5*
accommodation (including castles) when we had quoted for
bed and breakfast accommodation. The more you tell
us at this stage the easier it is to design your tour.
PASSPORT to MCLEAN's SCOTLAND
STEP FIVE
You are now
ready
email us with your ideas to:
passport@mcleanscotland.co.uk
We look forward to working with you to design a unique
vacation.
Regards.
Paul and Liz
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