三代同車,是最難規劃的旅程,也是我們最常接待的。真正的限制不在景點,而在洗手間、座椅、步行距離,以及一天之中大家開始感到疲倦的那個鐘點。三代同车,是最难规划的旅程,也是我们最常接待的。真正的限制不在景点,而在洗手间、座椅、步行距离,以及一天之中大家开始感到疲惫的那个时间点。Three generations in one vehicle is the hardest kind of trip to plan and the one we do most often. The constraints are not the sights — they are toilets, seats, walking distances and the hour of the day everybody stops enjoying it.Three generations in one vehicle is the hardest kind of trip to plan and the one we do most often. The constraints are not the sights — they are toilets, seats, walking distances and the hour of the day everybody stops enjoying it.Three generations in one vehicle is the hardest kind of trip to plan and the one we do most often. The constraints are not the sights — they are toilets, seats, walking distances and the hour of the day everybody stops enjoying it.
大部分蘇格蘭行程都是為精力無限的兩位成年人而寫。如果您的團隊中有一位四歲小朋友和一位七十多歲的長輩,同一份行程就會變成辛苦的一週。以下是我們接待這類團隊的實際經驗,而不是泛泛之談。大部分苏格兰行程都是为精力无限的两位成年人而写。如果您的团队中有一位四岁孩子和一位七十多岁的老人,同一份行程就会变成辛苦的一周。以下是我们接待这类团队的实际经验,而不是泛泛之谈。Most Scotland itineraries are written for two adults with unlimited energy. If your group includes a four-year-old and someone in their seventies, the same list produces a difficult week. What follows is what we have learned driving these groups, not general advice.Most Scotland itineraries are written for two adults with unlimited energy. If your group includes a four-year-old and someone in their seventies, the same list produces a difficult week. What follows is what we have learned driving these groups, not general advice.Most Scotland itineraries are written for two adults with unlimited energy. If your group includes a four-year-old and someone in their seventies, the same list produces a difficult week. What follows is what we have learned driving these groups, not general advice.
真正的限制不是距離,而是兩站之間的時間真正的限制不是距离,而是两站之间的时间The real constraint is not distance — it is time between stopsThe real constraint is not distance — it is time between stopsThe real constraint is not distance — it is time between stops
成年人可以忍受坐車三小時,幼童不行,需要活動身體的長輩也不行。實際上限是每 75 至 90 分鐘要有一個像樣的停靠點,這會改變哪些目的地才合理。成年人可以忍受坐车三小时,幼童不行,需要活动身体的老人也不行。实际上限是每 75 至 90 分钟要有一个像样的停靠点,这会改变哪些目的地才合理。Adults tolerate three hours in a car. A small child does not, and neither does an older passenger who needs to move. The practical limit is 75 to 90 minutes between proper stops, which changes which destinations are sensible.Adults tolerate three hours in a car. A small child does not, and neither does an older passenger who needs to move. The practical limit is 75 to 90 minutes between proper stops, which changes which destinations are sensible.Adults tolerate three hours in a car. A small child does not, and neither does an older passenger who needs to move. The practical limit is 75 to 90 minutes between proper stops, which changes which destinations are sensible.
- 很適合 — 斯特靈 Stirling(50 分鐘)、羅蒙湖 Loch Lomond(1 小時 20 分)、聖安德魯斯 St Andrews(1 小時 10 分)、凱爾派馬頭雕塑 Kelpies(40 分鐘)、南昆斯費里 South Queensferry(20 分鐘)。很适合 — 斯特灵 Stirling(50 分钟)、罗蒙湖 Loch Lomond(1 小时 20 分)、圣安德鲁斯 St Andrews(1 小时 10 分)、凯尔派马头雕塑 Kelpies(40 分钟)、南昆斯费里 South Queensferry(20 分钟)。Works well — Stirling (50 min), Loch Lomond (1 hr 20), St Andrews (1 hr 10), the Kelpies (40 min), South Queensferry (20 min).Works well — Stirling (50 min), Loch Lomond (1 hr 20), St Andrews (1 hr 10), the Kelpies (40 min), South Queensferry (20 min).Works well — Stirling (50 min), Loch Lomond (1 hr 20), St Andrews (1 hr 10), the Kelpies (40 min), South Queensferry (20 min).
- 需要規劃 — 格倫科 Glencoe(2 小時 20 分,但途中在 Callander 和 Tyndrum 有不錯的停靠點)。需要规划 — 格伦科 Glencoe(2 小时 20 分,但途中在 Callander 和 Tyndrum 有不错的停靠点)。Works with planning — Glencoe (2 hr 20, but with good stops at Callander and Tyndrum on the way).Works with planning — Glencoe (2 hr 20, but with good stops at Callander and Tyndrum on the way).Works with planning — Glencoe (2 hr 20, but with good stops at Callander and Tyndrum on the way).
- 不適合一日來回 — 尼斯湖 Loch Ness(單程 3 小時 20 分)、天空島 Skye(5 小時 15 分)。這類團隊需要在當地過夜,否則就應該放棄。不适合一日往返 — 尼斯湖 Loch Ness(单程 3 小时 20 分)、天空岛 Skye(5 小时 15 分)。这类团队需要在当地过夜,否则就应该放弃。Does not work as a day trip — Loch Ness (3 hr 20 each way), Skye (5 hr 15). These need overnights with this group, or they need dropping.Does not work as a day trip — Loch Ness (3 hr 20 each way), Skye (5 hr 15). These need overnights with this group, or they need dropping.Does not work as a day trip — Loch Ness (3 hr 20 each way), Skye (5 hr 15). These need overnights with this group, or they need dropping.
洗手間在哪裡洗手间在哪里Where the toilets areWhere the toilets areWhere the toilets are
這聽起來是小事,直到它變成大事。高地主要路線上可靠的洗手間:这听起来是小事,直到它变成大事。高地主要路线上可靠的洗手间:This sounds trivial until it is not. The reliable ones on the main Highland route:This sounds trivial until it is not. The reliable ones on the main Highland route:This sounds trivial until it is not. The reliable ones on the main Highland route:
- Callander — 主停車場內有公共洗手間,位於 A84 公路,距愛丁堡約一小時。Callander — 主停车场内有公共洗手间,位于 A84 公路,距爱丁堡约一小时。Callander — public toilets in the main car park, on the A84 an hour out of Edinburgh.Callander — public toilets in the main car park, on the A84 an hour out of Edinburgh.Callander — public toilets in the main car park, on the A84 an hour out of Edinburgh.
- Green Welly Stop, Tyndrum — 高地路線的標準休息站。有洗手間、餐飲、咖啡和商店。距愛丁堡約兩小時。Green Welly Stop, Tyndrum — 高地路线的标准休息站。有洗手间、餐饮、咖啡和商店。距爱丁堡约两小时。Green Welly Stop, Tyndrum — the standard Highland comfort break. Toilets, food, coffee, and a shop. Two hours out.Green Welly Stop, Tyndrum — the standard Highland comfort break. Toilets, food, coffee, and a shop. Two hours out.Green Welly Stop, Tyndrum — the standard Highland comfort break. Toilets, food, coffee, and a shop. Two hours out.
- 格倫科遊客中心 Glencoe Visitor Centre — 設施齊全,有咖啡館和平坦的觀景步道,對行動不便的長輩很重要。格伦科游客中心 Glencoe Visitor Centre — 设施齐全,有咖啡馆和平坦的观景步道,对行动不便的老人很重要。Glencoe Visitor Centre — proper facilities, café, and level paths with views, which matters if walking is limited.Glencoe Visitor Centre — proper facilities, café, and level paths with views, which matters if walking is limited.Glencoe Visitor Centre — proper facilities, café, and level paths with views, which matters if walking is limited.
- 威廉堡 Fort William — 有超市和咖啡館,也是前往天空島道路前最後一個可靠的停靠點。威廉堡 Fort William — 有超市和咖啡馆,也是前往天空岛道路前最后一个可靠的停靠点。Fort William — supermarkets and cafés, and the last reliable stop before the Skye road.Fort William — supermarkets and cafés, and the last reliable stop before the Skye road.Fort William — supermarkets and cafés, and the last reliable stop before the Skye road.
由威廉堡到 Kyle of Lochalsh 之間,選擇明顯減少。帶著幼兒出發前值得先知道。从威廉堡到 Kyle of Lochalsh 之间,选择明显减少。带着幼儿出发前值得先知道。Between Fort William and Kyle of Lochalsh the options thin out considerably. This is worth knowing before you set off with a toddler.Between Fort William and Kyle of Lochalsh the options thin out considerably. This is worth knowing before you set off with a toddler.Between Fort William and Kyle of Lochalsh the options thin out considerably. This is worth knowing before you set off with a toddler.
不需要步行的景點不需要步行的景点Sights that do not require walkingSights that do not require walkingSights that do not require walking
蘇格蘭不少最美的風景,從停車場或平坦小徑就能看到:苏格兰不少最美的风景,从停车场或平坦小路就能看到:A surprising amount of Scotland's best scenery is visible from a car park or a level path:A surprising amount of Scotland's best scenery is visible from a car park or a level path:A surprising amount of Scotland's best scenery is visible from a car park or a level path:
- 格倫科 Glencoe — 三姊妹峰觀景點就是路邊停車處。照片中常見的那個景色,完全不用走路。格伦科 Glencoe — 三姐妹峰观景点就是路边停车处。照片中常见的那个景色,完全不用走路。Glencoe — the Three Sisters viewpoint is a lay-by. The view that appears in every photograph requires no walking at all.Glencoe — the Three Sisters viewpoint is a lay-by. The view that appears in every photograph requires no walking at all.Glencoe — the Three Sisters viewpoint is a lay-by. The view that appears in every photograph requires no walking at all.
- 艾蓮朵娜城堡 Eilean Donan Castle — 在停車場就能拍攝;過橋和參觀內部可自由選擇。艾琳多南城堡 Eilean Donan Castle — 在停车场就能拍摄;过桥和参观内部可自由选择。Eilean Donan Castle — photographed from the car park; the bridge and interior are optional.Eilean Donan Castle — photographed from the car park; the bridge and interior are optional.Eilean Donan Castle — photographed from the car park; the bridge and interior are optional.
- 格倫芬南高架橋 Glenfinnan Viaduct — 前往著名觀景位有一段陡峭小徑,但較低的觀景點路程短而且大致平坦。格伦芬南高架桥 Glenfinnan Viaduct — 前往著名观景位有一段陡峭小路,但较低的观景点路程短而且大致平坦。Glenfinnan Viaduct — there is a steep path to the famous view, but the lower viewpoint is short and mostly level.Glenfinnan Viaduct — there is a steep path to the famous view, but the lower viewpoint is short and mostly level.Glenfinnan Viaduct — there is a steep path to the famous view, but the lower viewpoint is short and mostly level.
- 羅蒙湖畔的 Luss — 村莊平坦,湖邊小徑平整,設有長椅。罗蒙湖畔的 Luss — 村庄平坦,湖边小路平整,设有长椅。Loch Lomond at Luss — flat village, level shore path, benches.Loch Lomond at Luss — flat village, level shore path, benches.Loch Lomond at Luss — flat village, level shore path, benches.
- 凱爾派馬頭雕塑 The Kelpies — 平坦、鋪好路面,三十分鐘就夠,小朋友喜歡它多過城堡。凯尔派马头雕塑 The Kelpies — 平坦、路面铺装,三十分钟就够,孩子们喜欢它胜过城堡。The Kelpies — flat, paved, thirty minutes, and children like them more than castles.The Kelpies — flat, paved, thirty minutes, and children like them more than castles.The Kelpies — flat, paved, thirty minutes, and children like them more than castles.
真正需要行動能力的地方:斯托爾老人峰 Old Man of Storr(上坡一小時)、亞瑟王座 Arthur's Seat、大部分設有螺旋樓梯的城堡內部,以及仙女池 Fairy Pools。真正需要行动能力的地方:斯托尔老人峰 Old Man of Storr(上坡一小时)、亚瑟王座 Arthur's Seat、大部分设有螺旋楼梯的城堡内部,以及仙女池 Fairy Pools。Places that genuinely need mobility: the Old Man of Storr (an hour uphill), Arthur's Seat, most castle interiors with spiral stairs, and the Fairy Pools.Places that genuinely need mobility: the Old Man of Storr (an hour uphill), Arthur's Seat, most castle interiors with spiral stairs, and the Fairy Pools.Places that genuinely need mobility: the Old Man of Storr (an hour uphill), Arthur's Seat, most castle interiors with spiral stairs, and the Fairy Pools.
城堡難度排行城堡难度排行Castles, ranked by how hard they areCastles, ranked by how hard they areCastles, ranked by how hard they are
| 城堡城堡CastleCastleCastle | 通行情況通行情况AccessAccessAccess | 推嬰兒車推婴儿车With a pushchairWith a pushchairWith a pushchair |
|---|---|---|
| 斯特靈城堡斯特灵城堡Stirling CastleStirling CastleStirling Castle | 入口陡斜,內有升降機入口陡斜,内有电梯Steep approach, lift insideSteep approach, lift insideSteep approach, lift inside | 可以應付可以应付ManageableManageableManageable |
| 愛丁堡城堡爱丁堡城堡Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh CastleEdinburgh Castle | 鵝卵石路及陡坡鹅卵石路及陡坡Cobbles and a steep hillCobbles and a steep hillCobbles and a steep hill | 困難困难DifficultDifficultDifficult |
| 厄克特城堡厄克特城堡Urquhart CastleUrquhart CastleUrquhart Castle | 下坡到遺址,路面不平下坡到遗址,路面不平Slope down to ruins, unevenSlope down to ruins, unevenSlope down to ruins, uneven | 部分可行部分可行PartlyPartlyPartly |
| 艾蓮朵娜城堡艾琳多南城堡Eilean DonanEilean DonanEilean Donan | 先過橋,內部有樓梯先过桥,内部有楼梯Bridge, then stairs insideBridge, then stairs insideBridge, then stairs inside | 只限外部仅限外部Exterior onlyExterior onlyExterior only |
| 杜恩城堡杜恩城堡Doune CastleDoune CastleDoune Castle | 入口平坦,規模小入口平坦,规模小Level entry, smallLevel entry, smallLevel entry, small | 良好良好GoodGoodGood |
真正有幫助的實用安排真正有帮助的实用安排Practical things that make the differencePractical things that make the differencePractical things that make the difference
- 兒童座椅。英國法例規定,12 歲以下或身高不足 135cm 的兒童必須使用合適座椅。我們免費安裝——詳見家庭接送——但請於預約時告訴我們年齡和體重,而不是當天才說。儿童座椅。英国法律规定,12 岁以下或身高不足 135cm 的儿童必须使用合适座椅。我们免费安装——详见家庭接送——但请在预约时告诉我们年龄和体重,而不是当天才说。Child seats. UK law requires a suitable seat for any child under 12 or shorter than 135cm. We fit them at no charge — see family transfers — but tell us ages and weights when booking rather than on the day.Child seats. UK law requires a suitable seat for any child under 12 or shorter than 135cm. We fit them at no charge — see family transfers — but tell us ages and weights when booking rather than on the day.Child seats. UK law requires a suitable seat for any child under 12 or shorter than 135cm. We fit them at no charge — see family transfers — but tell us ages and weights when booking rather than on the day.
- 嬰兒車算作行李。一部 Alphard 可載四位乘客及四件大行李,或三件行李加一部嬰兒車。六人加嬰兒車則需要 Mercedes Vito 九座車(需預先要求)。婴儿车算作行李。一辆 Alphard 可载四位乘客及四件大行李,或三件行李加一辆婴儿车。六人加婴儿车则需要 Mercedes Vito 九座车(需提前要求)。The pushchair counts as luggage. An Alphard takes four guests and four large cases, or three cases plus a pushchair. Six people with a pushchair means a two Alphard/Vellfire.The pushchair counts as luggage. An Alphard takes four guests and four large cases, or three cases plus a pushchair. Six people with a pushchair means a two Alphard/Vellfire.The pushchair counts as luggage. An Alphard takes four guests and four large cases, or three cases plus a pushchair. Six people with a pushchair means a two Alphard/Vellfire.
- 趟門與低踏板。讓長輩一天上落低矮轎車十二次,真的很累。在這裡 MPV 不是奢侈,而是合理的工具。侧滑门与低踏板。让老人一天上下低矮轿车十二次,真的很累。在这里 MPV 不是奢侈,而是合理的工具。Sliding doors and a low step. Getting an older passenger in and out of a low saloon car twelve times a day is genuinely tiring. An MPV is not a luxury here, it is the sensible tool.Sliding doors and a low step. Getting an older passenger in and out of a low saloon car twelve times a day is genuinely tiring. An MPV is not a luxury here, it is the sensible tool.Sliding doors and a low step. Getting an older passenger in and out of a low saloon car twelve times a day is genuinely tiring. An MPV is not a luxury here, it is the sensible tool.
- 出發時間比您想像中晚一點。九點出發聽起來很有效率,但到下午三點全團都會筋疲力盡。十點較好,夏天的日照也足夠。出发时间比您想象中晚一点。九点出发听起来很有效率,但到下午三点全团都会筋疲力尽。十点较好,夏天的日照也足够。Start later than you think. Nine o'clock departures sound efficient and produce a miserable group by three. Ten is better, and in summer the daylight covers it.Start later than you think. Nine o'clock departures sound efficient and produce a miserable group by three. Ten is better, and in summer the daylight covers it.Start later than you think. Nine o'clock departures sound efficient and produce a miserable group by three. Ten is better, and in summer the daylight covers it.
- 每天只預約一項活動。三代同遊的節奏取決於興趣最少的人,而不是最多的人。一天安排兩個固定行程,就已經多了一個。每天只预约一项活动。三代同游的节奏取决于兴趣最少的人,而不是最多的人。一天安排两个固定行程,就已经多了一个。Book one thing per day. Three-generation groups move at the speed of the slowest interest, not the fastest. Two fixed points in a day is one too many.Book one thing per day. Three-generation groups move at the speed of the slowest interest, not the fastest. Two fixed points in a day is one too many.Book one thing per day. Three-generation groups move at the speed of the slowest interest, not the fastest. Two fixed points in a day is one too many.
行得通的四日行程框架可行的四日行程框架A four-day shape that worksA four-day shape that worksA four-day shape that works
第一天 — 抵達,不安排任何吃力的行程。如果是早上抵達,可以安排一段短短的首日遊,去南昆斯費里或凱爾派馬頭雕塑,善用時間又不會太累。第一天 — 抵达,不安排任何吃力的行程。如果是早上抵达,可以安排一段短短的首日游,去南昆斯费里或凯尔派马头雕塑,善用时间又不会太累。Day one — arrival, and nothing ambitious. If you are landing in the morning, a short first outing to South Queensferry or the Kelpies uses the day without demanding anything.Day one — arrival, and nothing ambitious. If you are landing in the morning, a short first outing to South Queensferry or the Kelpies uses the day without demanding anything.Day one — arrival, and nothing ambitious. If you are landing in the morning, a short first outing to South Queensferry or the Kelpies uses the day without demanding anything.
第二天 — 步行遊覽愛丁堡,按團隊自己的節奏,車輛隨時候命而不是停在一旁。第二天 — 步行游览爱丁堡,按团队自己的节奏,车辆随时待命而不是停在一旁。Day two — Edinburgh on foot, at whatever pace the group sets, with the car available rather than parked.Day two — Edinburgh on foot, at whatever pace the group sets, with the car available rather than parked.Day two — Edinburgh on foot, at whatever pace the group sets, with the car available rather than parked.
第三天 — 格倫科,途中在 Callander 和 Tyndrum 停靠。最長的一天,只做一次。第三天 — 格伦科,途中在 Callander 和 Tyndrum 停靠。最长的一天,只安排一次。Day three — Glencoe, with stops at Callander and Tyndrum. The long day, done once.Day three — Glencoe, with stops at Callander and Tyndrum. The long day, done once.Day three — Glencoe, with stops at Callander and Tyndrum. The long day, done once.
第四天 — 斯特靈或聖安德魯斯,兩者車程都短,然後回程。第四天 — 斯特灵或圣安德鲁斯,两者车程都短,然后返程。Day four — Stirling or St Andrews, both short drives, then home.Day four — Stirling or St Andrews, both short drives, then home.Day four — Stirling or St Andrews, both short drives, then home.
這樣安排避免了:連續兩天長途車程,以及任何一天有多於一個固定預約。這兩點正是家庭旅行在第三天出問題的常見原因。这样安排避免了:连续两天长途车程,以及任何一天有多于一个固定预约。这两点正是家庭旅行在第三天出问题的常见原因。What this avoids: two long driving days in a row, and any day with more than one fixed booking. Both are the usual causes of a family holiday going wrong on day three.What this avoids: two long driving days in a row, and any day with more than one fixed booking. Both are the usual causes of a family holiday going wrong on day three.What this avoids: two long driving days in a row, and any day with more than one fixed booking. Both are the usual causes of a family holiday going wrong on day three.