Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 18 on 8/1/2005.

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Trains, planes and automobiles

It’s never been easier to get to Scotland nor to travel around it once you’re there. In this special feature we look at the options

Travelling to Scotland has never been easier, with airlines such as Continental, KLM/North West and United offering services in to Scotland without the need to go through London.

Principle destination airports are Glasgow Prestwick, Glasgow and Edinburgh, but an increasing number of flights are flying from central Europe to Aberdeen and Inverness.

And you might like to take in another destination on your way to or from Scotland. For instance Icelandair offer competitively priced journeys via Reykjavik, and offer packages that include a stay over in Iceland. With a modern fleet of airlines and an emphasis on service and high standards, this service provides an ideal opportunity to enjoy two great destinations on the same trip.

Just this year Zoom has introduced new services in to Scotland from Canada (see feature) and US Airways has launched a service from Philadelphia, where it is based – providing a gateway to the rest of the United States.

If you are travelling from a European destination or from within the United Kingdom, both Eastern Airways and BMI offer reliable and high standard services and both now run services to Aberdeen.

Once you reach Scotland there really is no need at all to stay in Edinburgh and Glasgow and not get further afield to see some of the truly stunning regions of the country. There are a number of services that link the two biggest cities with Aberdeen, Inverness, Wick and many of the islands.

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By Dominic Roskrow

Section : Scottish Travel

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