Some more Jim: Glasgow is an hour's train trip away and has many attractions too, such as The tall ship 'Glenlee' and the new Riverside Museum. I've still to visit them myself so can't comment on them but you might want to consider a visit there - the city has a rich history of shipbuilding on the Clyde river.I will be in Edinburgh the first week of October. If anyone has recommendations for things to see (including things other than modeling-oriented places) please let me know
JimS.
correction - which can be cold at ANY time of the yearIf you have the time for a day trip, you might consider Holy Island in Northumberland; Lindisfarne was an important part of Britains ancient history but the area is beautiful in any case. But take an extra jumper, it's exposed to the north sea weather which can be cold at this time of the year.
Also the Mackintosh museum.Some more Jim: Glasgow is an hour's train trip away and has many attractions too, such as The tall ship 'Glenlee' and the new Riverside Museum. I've still to visit them myself so can't comment on them but you might want to consider a visit there - the city has a rich history of shipbuilding on the Clyde river.
True all relative though, isn't it, if you're still going round in t-shirts when it's 5 degrees above freezing (as always seems to be the case in Newcastle), a few degrees lower is a trifle.correction - which can be cold at ANY time of the year
Jim, if you like Scottish Ale, Belhaven Brewery is just about an hour east of Edinburgh. They rolled out the red carpet for my wife and me , decades ago, if you’re interested in that kind of place, call or write in advance to see if they can accommodate you. They were rather surprised at that time that a beer consumer would travel across the pond to visit their brewery.I will be in Edinburgh the first week of October. If anyone has recommendations for things to see (including things other than modeling-oriented places) please let me know
JimS.