<p>So dh has a conference in Glasgow this July. We’ve visited Scotland once before a few years ago (same conference) and are really looking forward to another trip, this time going further north. That’s fine, but S2 also has an agenda which is to see one of his favorite Finnish bands. A festival in Finland seems to be out as it seems you have to be over 18, but it looks like one of his favorites is at a festival in Saarbrucken, which isn’t TOO far from Luxembourg. I’ve been scanning the travel threads, but would love it if people would pipe up again with their airplane/travel site recommendations. I’m a little nervous about Ryan Air’s extra charges, and reputation for overbooking. Anyone tried VLM? They seem to have good prices. Other airlines?</p>
<p>We don’t want to spend a lot of money on the side trip, but we don’t really mind the detour to Germany. We speak fluent German and that’s a part of Germany that would be new to us. And we don’t really mind his musical taste either.</p>
<p>And if anyone has opinions about intinerary, I’m happy to hear suggestions. Right now I’m thinking Isle of Skye, the Orkneys plus whatever we might drive through to and from Glasgow. During the conference we’ll see Glasgow (still some things I didn’t see last time, and others I want to do again.) Might also take a day trip to Hadrian’s Wall and/or Edinburgh.</p>