READERS' COMMENTS

"When we made reservations through On Line Scotland, we were requested to report on our trip - three weeks in July - and both my wife and I are happy to report that it was a truly wonderful three weeks, thanks in no small part to the two stays we arranged through On Line Scotland.

Glengarry Castle Hotel was delightful, and we enjoyed the grounds as much as the hotel itself. It was a delightful place to walk, with wonderful old trees and the beautiful loch. Dinner was superb, and the whisky trifle was especially judged to be spectacular by all who partook.

However, to be totally honest, Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel was the true highlight of this trip to Scotland. The room, though small, was beautifully appointed to the smallest detail. And the food. From the puff pastry appetizer served in the lounge with drinks to the Drambuie flavored chocolate mousse (my wife and a friend said it was perfect) to the meringue with fresh cream, strawberries, and raspberries, everything was as good as it could be. The main courses were exceptional, as were the large selection of fresh vegetables, the game soup, and the various appetizers. Even the sorbet course was far above what we could have expected.

The lighthouse itself was wonderful, and the grounds with a truly exceptional coo, numerous sheep and horses added to the beauty of the rugged shoreline. I can not only highly recommend the lighthouse as a perfect getaway, I have - to my brother, a Scots Travel Agent - and to two other couples planning a trip to Scotland in the near future.

Castle Stuart, Inverness Each of the eight bedrooms is named after the clans who fought and died for 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' at Culloden, and decorated in their individual tartans. It is a brave soul who would dare to sleep in the haunted room at Castle Stuart, said to play host to the spirit of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Thank you for all your assistance, and we look forward to finding out about your newest treasures when we plan our next trip. It was wonderful, as were all of the B and Bs we visited, from Dundee to St. Andrews to Ulapool to Wick! I also highly recommend spending the one pound it takes to secure lodging through the visitor information centers, as it saved considerable time, wear, and tear. Again, thank you."
Pat and Pete Langley, Yankeetown, Florida

...communicating directly with God
"I am writing in reference to a Mr. Andrew White from On-Line Scotland who has been helping my wife and I with our travel arrangements.To say that he has assisted us is a bit of an understatement. Prior to my encountering him, I was extremely frustrated over my inability to arrange for accomodations, locate train and ferry schedules etc., on the internet in Scotland.

Thanks to him we have almost finished our lodging arrangements and are in the process of completing our plans to go from Glasgow to Belfast via the ferry at Stranraer.

My wife and I are in our fifties, our children are through college, and the last few years we have taken up travelling. We have a circle of friends who are in a similar situation, so we take turns on going to a country to ascertain what it's like to visit. So far, members of the group have travelled to the South Pacific, Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Caribbean. This year it is our turn to play "pathfinders" and we have chosen Scotland because a friend of ours was there several years ago and recommended it to us. That, in addition to our having such a great time when we visited Ireland in 1995, made the choice easy for us.

Based on our experience with Mr. White, I'm sure that our visit will be an enjoyable one that we will recommend to our friends. Off hand I would rate Mr. White's performance on a par with walking on water and communicating directly with God, considering how helpful he was and the effort he expended for total strangers. It's a rare thing to encounter and my wife and I are both very grateful for his efforts. As I mentioned to Mr. White, I would love to buy him a pint when we get to Glasgow. I would like to extend that invitation to you all at 'On-Line Scotland' too, just to show my appreciation for the services rendered.
Yours truly,"
Stan & Sally Saunders