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Scotland

Fife Glenrothes (EGPJ)

Airport information

Nearest town: Glenrothes (8m by car), Fife, Scotland

PPR: Yes

ICAO: EGPJ

Phone: 01592 753 792

Website: http://www.taysideaviation.co.uk/flying/airfield/fife.html, Wikipedia entry

Landing fees: £10

Runway: 700m x 18m, Asphalt

Opening times: Summer – Mon-Sat 0730-1700; Sun 0800-1700; and by special arrangement. Winter – 0900-1700 and by special arrangement.

Fuel: AVGAS 100LL

Airport map

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Airport services

  • Handling: Tayside Aviation (01592 753 792).
  • Taxis: Murray Taxis (01592 754 004), Associated Taxis (01592 610 620), Allied radio cabs (01592 610 333).
  • Car Hire: Car Hire (01592 751 914), Braids Private Hire (01592 263 030), Enterprise (01592 200 609, www.enterprise.com).
  • Passenger facilities: The Tipsy Nipper restaurant at the airfield is accredited by Scotland’s Tourism Board and also caters for large or corporate events. Customs and immigration (by arrangement).
  • Charter: Tayside Aviation (01592 753 792) offers a range of aircraft for hire (Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper Arrow, Piper Warrior, Grob 115D and Seneca II).

Pubs

  • The New Bridge Tavern, South Park Rd, Generates (01592 753 701). New management has brought in entertainment and games to this sizeable pub.
  • The Oast House, Caskieberran Road, Generates (01592 755 941). Friendly local pub.
  • The Prinlaws, Leslie, Generates (01592 621 140).

Restaurants

  • Rodizio Rio, 282-284 High Street, Kirkcaldy (01592 562 875). Excellent Brazilian cuisine with a focus on fine meats and traditional dishes.
  • Restaurant at Balbirnie House, Balbirnie Park, Markinch Village (01592 610 066). Eat in the Orangerie of this exquisite house for a truly unique experience.
  • Restaurant at the Dunnikier House Hotel, Dunnikier Park, Kirkcaldy (01592 268 393).

Hotels

  • The Priory Star, East End, Glenrothes (01592 754 566). Luxurious B&B featuring a gym, sauna, Jacuzzi and solarium.
  • Balgeddie House Hotel, Glenrothes (01592 742 511). Plenty of olde world charm.

Golf courses

  • Glenrothes Golf Club (01592 758 686, www.glenrothesgolf.org.uk). 18 hole parkland course.
  • Leslie Golf Club (01592 620 040).
  • Balbirnie Golf Club (01592 612 095, www.balbirniegolf.com). Par of 71, has hosted PGA events including the Scottish Assistants Championship.

Activities

  • Ravenscraig Castle, Kirkaldy (01316 688 600). Built by James II in 1460.
  • John McDouall Stuart Museum, Kirkaldy (01592 412 860). Dedicated to the first explorer to travel through the centre of Australia.
  • Letham Glen, Levan (01592 416 823). Animal centre, nature centre and woodland walks.

Useful information

Aberdeen Dyce (EGPD)

Airport information

Nearest town: Dyce (5m from Aberdeen), Scotland

PPR: Yes

ICAO: EGPD

Phone: 08700 400 006 (Aberdeen Airport Ltd); 01224 723 714 (NATS Ltd).

Website: www.aberdeenairport.com, Wikipedia entry

Landing fees:£4.63 for the first 25MT and £5.15 thereafter.

Runway: 1829m x 46m, Grooved Asphalt; 260m x 23m, Asphalt; 476m x 36m, Asphalt; 581m x 36m, Asphalt.

Opening times: Summer – 0510-2130. Fixed wing aircraft only (PPR) – 2130-0510; Winter – 0610-2230. Fixed wing aircraft only (PPR) – 2230-0610.

Fuel: AVGAS 100LL, AVTUR JET A-1

AIP plates and airport diagram

Airport map

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Airport services

  • Taxis: ComCab (01224 353 535).
  • Car Hire: Hertz (08708 502 660), Avis (08445 446 010), Europcar (08706 086 327), National (01224 595 366 ), Enterprise (01224 348 484), and Budget (01224 771 777).
  • Nearest railway stations: Dyce 2 nm
  • Passenger facilities: Two Hotels, 500 meters. Restaurant/buffet and bar. Bureau de Change. First aid treatment. Customs and immigration.

Pubs

  • Cock and Bull, Ellon Rd, Blairton, Balmedie (01358 743 249, www.thecockandbull.co.uk). Whitewashed 19th century pub and conservatory complete with North Sea views and bags of atmosphere, courtesy of characterful artefacts.
  • The Grill, 213 Union St, Aberdeen (08719 170 007). The ultimate whisky pub.
  • The Prince of Wales, 7 St Nicholas Lane, Aberdeen (08719 170 007). The emphasis here is on beer with an ever growing and solid selection of drams.

Restaurants

  • The Eating Room, 239 Great Western Rd, Aberdeen (01224 212 125, www.eatingroom.com). Small, contemporary restaurant in a granite house.
  • Nargile, 77-79 Skene St., Aberdeen (01224 636 093), Traditionally decorated Turkish restaurant complete with subdued lighting from Turkish lamps and an open-plan kitchen.

Hotels

  • The Marcliffe Hotel & Spa, North Deeside Road, Pitsfodels, Aberdeen (01224 861 000, www.slh.com/pitfodels). A country house nestled among eight acres of landscaped, wooded gardens on the outskirts of Aberdeen with access to the Royal Aberdeen Golf Club and some of Scotland’s best fishing.
  • Norwood Hall, Gathdee Road, Cults, Aberdeen (1224 868 951, www.norwood-hall.co.uk). The warm Victorian mansion in the leafy West End of Aberdeen offers log fires, wooded grounds, secluded gardens and the best of Scottish hospitality.
  • Mercure Ardoe House Aberdeen, South Deeside Road, Blairs, Aberdeen (01224 860 600). Inspired by the royal residence of Balmoral Castle, this 4 Star 19th Century mansion house offers 109 en suite rooms with state of the art conveniences.

Golf courses

  • Royal Aberdeen Golf, Links Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen (01224 702 571, www.royalaberdeengolf.com). The sixth oldest golf course in the world.

Activities

  • Footdee. A lovely 19th century fishing village just south of Aberdeen‘s harbour. All the cottages face inwards in squares away from the ocean.
  • Codona’s Amusement Park and The Boardwalk, Beach Boulevard, Aberdeen (01224 595 910, www.codonas.com). A seafront complex with a live music and entertainment stage, a 3D motion ride theatre, an amusement park with roller-coasters, and all the other usual gut-churning rides.
  • Duthie Park, Polmuir Rd, Aberdeen. (01224 523 201). Founded in 1883, 44 acres of exotic international plants, a Japanese water garden, a reindeer park, and a tropical glasshouse of birds, fish, and plants.
  • Gordon Highlanders Museum, St Luke’s, Viewfield Road, Aberdeen (01224 311 200, www.gordonhighlanders.com). A vibrant military museum housing uniforms, weapons, medals and the diaries of soldiers who served with this historic regiment.

Useful information

Glasgow (EGPF)

Airport information

Nearest town: Paisley (8m by car), Glasgow

Website: www.glasgowairport.com (See also Wikipedia entry)

Opening times: H24

Longest runway: 2658m, Ashphalt

Fuel: 100LL, Jet A1

Phone: 0870 040 0008 Airport, 0141 840 8029 ATC, 0141 887 7449 Atis, 0141 848 4141 Airfield Operations.

Plates: AIP plates and airport diagram (free registration required)

Map

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Airport services

  • Handling: Signature (+44 141 887 8348)
  • Taxis: Cabfly, in front of the terminal building (0141 848 4588)
  • Car Hire: Budget (0141 889 1479), Avis (0141 842 7599, www.avis.com), National (0141 887 7915, www.nationalcar-europe.com), Sixt (0141 887 0044), Thrifty (0141 848 5002, www.thrifty.com)

On the airport or within walking distance

  • Travel agent, book shop, high street shops, chemist, electronics store, memorabilia, florist, massage, luggage store, duty free. Selection of pubs, bars, coffee shops, restaurants and fast food outlets. Internet access. Play area, arcade and baby changing facilities. Business lounge.

Pubs

  • Soba, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, 0141 204 2404. Fashion-conscious cocktail bar with Asian fusion menu.
  • Arisaig,140 St Vincent Street, Glasgow (0141 204 5399). One of the best for good eating.
  • Molly Malones, 224 Hope Street, Glasgow, 0141 332 2757.

Restaurants

  • TaPaell’Ya, Robertson Street, Glasgow, 0141 225 2047. Tapas bar with friendly informal service and good wine list.
  • etain, Springfield Court, Queen Street, Glasgow, 0141 225 5630. First Conran restaurant outside London.
  • Brasserie and Bar at Malmaison, 278 West George Street, Glasgow, 0141 572 1000, www.malmaison-glasgow.com/indulge/brasserie. Consistently excellent dining in stunning location.

Hotels

  • Abode, Glasgow (0141 5726000, www.abodehotels.co.uk). Recently restored Edwardian building.
  • Langs Hotel, Glasgow (0141 3335712 , www.langshotel.co.uk). Ultramodern city centre hotel with full spa.
  • Dalmeny Park Country House Hotel, Glasgow (0141 8819211, www.dalmenypark.com). Mansion house set in seven acres of impressive garden.

Golf courses

Activities

  • Glasgow Cathedral, Cathedral Square. One of Scotland’s most impressive medieval buildings.
  • Glasgow Necropolis, Castle Street (0141 2873961). Contains about 3,500 tombs and a monument to John Knox.
  • Auchentoshan Distillery, Dalmuir (01389 878561, www.auchentoshan.co.uk). Try one of the few remaining lowland single malts.

Useful information

Edinburgh (EGPH)

Airport information

Nearest town: Edinburgh, Scotland

Opening times: H24

Longest runway: 2560m, Asphalt

Fuel: 100LL, Jet A1

Phone: 0870 040 0007

Website: www.edinburghairport.com, Wikipedia entry

AIP plates and airport diagram

Airport map

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Airport services

Pubs

  • Black Bo’s, Blackfriars Street, 0131 557 6136. Small friendly pub on the Royal Mile.
  • Ensign Ewart, Lawnmarket, 0131 255 7440. Good for an ‘authentic’ Scottish drinking experience.
  • Isobar, Leith, 0131 467 8904. Young, laid-back and trendy, good for people-watching.
  • The Auld Hoose, St Leonards Street, 0131 668 2934. Atmospheric hidden gem with dedicated locals and great jukebox.

Restaurants

  • Yumi, West Court, 0131 337 2173. Probably the best Japanese in town with an authentic tatami room for groups of four or more.
  • La Bruschetta, Haymarket, 0131 467 7464. Authentic Italian using local produce.
  • Restaurant Martin Wishart 0131 553 3557 (www.martin-wishart.co.uk). Michelin-starred high-end dining.
  • The Secret Garden, 0131 225 5613. Candle-lit romantic venue.
  • Haldanes, Albany Street, 0131 556 8407 (www.haldanesrestaurant.com). Serves the best of traditional Scottish cuisine.

Hotels

  • The Scotsman (0131 556 5565, www.thescotsmanhotel.co.uk). Ultra-luxurious, set in the former headquarters of the newspaper. Award-winning restaurants and facilities including a private cinema.
  • The Balmoral (0131 557 3747, www.thebalmoralhotel.com). The city’s most prestigious address, member of the Leading Hotels of the World.
  • Rick’s (0131 622 7800, www.ricksedinburgh.co.uk). Chic boutique hotel with ten rooms, bar and restaurant.
  • Hotel Ceilidh-Donia (0131 667 2743, www.hotelceilidh-donia.co.uk). Small family-run hotel in quiet residential area.

Golf courses

Activities

Useful information

Dundee (EGPN)

Airport information

Nearest town: Dundee, Scotland

Longest runway: 1400m, Asphalt

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0700-2100, Sat 0900-1700, Sun 0900-2100. Hours can be extended at weekends by prior arrangement.

Fuel: 110LL, Jet A1

Phone: 01382 662200

Website: Airport website

AIP plates and airport diagram

Airport map

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Facilities

  • Taxis: Dundee Taxi Cab Co (01382 203 020), Handy Taxis (0800 303 060), Tay Taxis (01382 450 450)
  • Car Hire: companies deliver and collect at the airport by prior arrangement. Avis (www.avis.co.uk, 0844 581 0147), Hertz (www.hertz.co.uk), Celtic Legend (www.celticlegend.co.uk/car/index.htm).
  • Refreshments, free parking, disabled facilities.

On the airport or within walking distance

  • Coming soon

Pubs

  • The Fisherman’s Tavern, Broughty Ferry, 01382 775 941. Award-winning traditional Scottish pub with excellent menu and extensive range of malt whiskies.
  • The Boars Rock, 168 Arbroath Road, 01382 453888.

Restaurants

  • Taychreggan Hotel Restaurant, West Ferry, 01382 778 626. Award-winning garden and sun terrace, extensive wine list, emphasis on local produce.
  • Social, South Tay Street, 01382 202 070. Stylish destination with good menu and excellent cocktails.
  • The Italian, Commercial Street, 01382 206 444. Dundee Restaurant of the Year 2004-2005, booking essential.

Hotels

  • Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa, 1 West Victoria Dock Road (08456 083 456, www.apexhotels.co.uk). Stylish 4-star inner city hotel with top-class spa and conference facilities.
  • The Shaftesbury Hotel, 1 Hyndford Street (01382 669 216, www.shaftesburyhotel.co.uk). Town house hotel in quiet residential area.

Golf courses

  • St Andrews (01334 466 666, www.standrewsgolf.org). Internationally renowned as the home of golf.
  • Gleneagles (0800 389 3737, www.gleneagles.com). PGA Centenary Course created by Jack Nicklaus, venue for the 40th Ryder Cup matches in 2014, plus three other courses.
  • Carnoustie Golf Club (www.carnoustiegolfclub.com). One of the ten oldest courses in the world.

Activities

  • Glamis Castle (01307 840 393, www.glamis-castle.co.uk). Childhood home of the Queen Mother, birthplace of Princess Margaret and setting of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
  • Discovery Point and RRS Discovery (01382 201245, www.rrsdiscovery.com). Museum following the trip of Captain Scott and Ernest Shackleton aboard the Royal Research Ship Discovery in 1901.
  • RSPB Loch of Kinnordy Nature Reserve (01738 630783, www.rspb.org.uk). Ducks, gulls, grebes and ospreys in a watery world of lochans, viewed from bird-watching hides.
  • The Famous Grouse Experience (01764 656565, www.thefamousgrouse.com). Guided tours, restaurant and retail outlet at world famous whiskey distillery in Crieff, outside Angus.

Useful information

Cumbernauld (EGPG)

Airport information

Nearest town: Glasgow, North Lanarkshire, Scotland

Longest runway: 820m, Asphalt

Opening times: Winter 0900-1700, Summer 0900-2000

Fuel: 110LL, Jet A1

Phone: 01236 457777

AIP plates and airport diagram

Airport map

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Facilities

  • Taxis: Kwik Cars (01236 720 208), Cita Taxis Ltd (01236 721 222), Central Cab Co (01236 722 772)
  • Flying schools: Scotia Helicopters

On the airport or within walking distance

  • Coming soon

Pubs

  • Stables Lounge Bar, East Waterhead Cottage, 01236 737000.
  • Craigmarloch Lodge, Balloch, 01236 850531.
  • The Dovecote, South Muirhead Road, 01236 725339. Good menu, child friendly.

Restaurants

  • Old Masters Restaurant, Westerwood Hotel, 1 St Andrew’s Drive, 01236 457171. Serving modern British and Scottish cuisine.

Hotels

  • Castlecary House Hotel (01324 840 233, www.castlecaryhotel.com). Set in a small village conveniently located for most major attractions.
  • White House Apartments (01413 399 375, www.whitehouse-apartments.com). Attractive serviced apartments in the centre of Glasgow, from studios to two beds, with complimentary newspapers and broadband included.

Golf courses

  • Dullatur Golf Club, Cumbernauld (01236 723230, www.dullaturgolf.com). Includes restaurant, bowling section and gym.
  • Palacerigg Golf Club, Cumbernauld (01236 734969, www.palacerigggolfclub.co.uk).
  • Kilsyth Lennox, Tak-Ma-Doon Road, Kilsyth (01236 824115, www.kilsythlennox.com). Course redesign carried out by the renowned American architect Rocky Roquemore.

Activities

Useful information