Quote Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker
The question is...considering the mid-winter timing, are there any suggestions for us? How's the rail service that time of year as compared to car rental (I know the petrol prices are off the charts).
Sounds like you are doing the right thing: going to Scotland

P1M is right re. driving conditions, as are those who rightly claim that you need a car to get to many of the interesting places.

Hehe, as for petrol prices I do not see much point of concern. You either fill petrol or you don't (no point comparing with the US, as you don't have a choice).

Hope you'll have a great trip, and we expect a lot of pictures posted!