Traveling to UK...need advice!

[#1MMFan]

You really should visit Glasgow for some historical sites. Only 40 miles from Edinburgh (and Scotland's largest and most cosmopolitan city) it has the world famous Burrell Collection and really good shopping. Personally I believe the shopping in Glasgow is every bit as good as in London. There is also lots of nice architecture and if you go west from Glasgow to the coast the scenery is beautiful.

I just wouldn't miss visiting it if you want to get a true impression of Scotland.

 

[Scotfan]

Since you are interested in the Elizabethan era perhaps a visit to Linlithgow is in order. 20 mins by train from Edinburgh, Linlithgow palace was the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. The palace is roofless now, but is well worth seeing and would give you a different slant on the history of the time. In the summer local schoolchildren dress in period costume and do tours for visitors. This is free and the children give up many hours over the spring/summer period. It could easily be combined with a half day in Stirling as it is on the same road / rail links.

 

[WeirdEyes]

Thanks everybody. You all have given me great advice and assistance. Now I've just have to start the planning.

 

[Highland Lass]

You will love Edinburgh, its beautiful........I lived there for 2 years. Whilst there you could jump on the train and 45 minutes later be in Glasgow......also beautiful.........I live there now !!!

York is a must see. The viking museum is called JORVIK.
I love York. The Minster and the Shambles are worth a visit. If fact most things are in a small area or you can walk from one to the other.