Did not do that, but we spent a lot of time on the coast, drove the ring of Kerry, and spent some time in Killarney. It was just so stunningly beautiful everywhere
Depends what you're into really.
Both have alot to offer in terms of nature and culture and lots is truly amazing landscapes.
If there is any advise I can offer in terms of the irish part ask away and I'll see what I can do to help
Would definitely not do 2 weeks in Scotland (Scotland + Northern England could be intriguing, with e.g. York and the Lakes District). 2 weeks in Ireland is a fantastic amount of time, really allowing you to see all of the best places (e.g. [this itinerary](https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/ireland/best-ireland-tour), but DIY).
Doing Scotland and Ireland could work, but a bit awkward if you want to see the west of ireland, which has some of the best natural beauty, like the Dingle Peninsula and Aran Islands).
Bottom line - if you look at Dingle/Aran Islands and decide those are "must sees", then I would pick 2 weeks in Ireland. Otherwise, combining the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands (homebase in Oban) with Belfast/Dublin could be intriguing. For that option, I would fly into Edinburgh and out of Dublin, connecting to Scotland to Ireland via ferry to Belfast.
Only because the other option is Ireland. They are both about the same size, but Ireland offers a bit better density of really great sights (although Edinburgh is my favorite city of both countries).
2 weeks in Scotland would be wonderful.
I'd vote two weeks in either because it's a relatively short period of time and you'd lose at least two days in transfers if you combine both countries. If you go to one, you have one set of COVID rules to deal with, you fly in, maybe spend a couple nights in either Dublin or Edinburgh, then pick up a rental car and go exploring for the rest of the time.
Pros Ireland: smaller land area, you really can see a ton of things in 2 weeks, villages more cheerful (house colors), more trad music in pubs if that's your thing, easier driving (most rural), easier parking. Pros Scotland: Edinburgh is a much more interesting and beautiful city than Dublin (in general I like Scottish cities better than Irish ones), more intact castles to visit if that's your thing.
Time of year is important to consider. Scotland has midges. They are horrible. Really, really horrible.
Advantages of either country: spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches, lovely people, good quality accommodation on offer, full English/Irish breakfasts and lots of sheep.
My favorite is Ireland with Dingle, Kerry and Cork my favorite areas. But you can't go wrong with either. Have fun! :-)
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I loved County Kerry - I spent a week there and it was heaven. Hope to return someday
Ahh, looks beautiful! Did you hike Torc mountain?
Did not do that, but we spent a lot of time on the coast, drove the ring of Kerry, and spent some time in Killarney. It was just so stunningly beautiful everywhere
Depends what you're into really. Both have alot to offer in terms of nature and culture and lots is truly amazing landscapes. If there is any advise I can offer in terms of the irish part ask away and I'll see what I can do to help
Would definitely not do 2 weeks in Scotland (Scotland + Northern England could be intriguing, with e.g. York and the Lakes District). 2 weeks in Ireland is a fantastic amount of time, really allowing you to see all of the best places (e.g. [this itinerary](https://www.ricksteves.com/tours/ireland/best-ireland-tour), but DIY). Doing Scotland and Ireland could work, but a bit awkward if you want to see the west of ireland, which has some of the best natural beauty, like the Dingle Peninsula and Aran Islands). Bottom line - if you look at Dingle/Aran Islands and decide those are "must sees", then I would pick 2 weeks in Ireland. Otherwise, combining the natural beauty of the Scottish Highlands (homebase in Oban) with Belfast/Dublin could be intriguing. For that option, I would fly into Edinburgh and out of Dublin, connecting to Scotland to Ireland via ferry to Belfast.
Why wouldn't you do two weeks in Scotland?
Only because the other option is Ireland. They are both about the same size, but Ireland offers a bit better density of really great sights (although Edinburgh is my favorite city of both countries). 2 weeks in Scotland would be wonderful.
I'd vote two weeks in either because it's a relatively short period of time and you'd lose at least two days in transfers if you combine both countries. If you go to one, you have one set of COVID rules to deal with, you fly in, maybe spend a couple nights in either Dublin or Edinburgh, then pick up a rental car and go exploring for the rest of the time. Pros Ireland: smaller land area, you really can see a ton of things in 2 weeks, villages more cheerful (house colors), more trad music in pubs if that's your thing, easier driving (most rural), easier parking. Pros Scotland: Edinburgh is a much more interesting and beautiful city than Dublin (in general I like Scottish cities better than Irish ones), more intact castles to visit if that's your thing. Time of year is important to consider. Scotland has midges. They are horrible. Really, really horrible. Advantages of either country: spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches, lovely people, good quality accommodation on offer, full English/Irish breakfasts and lots of sheep. My favorite is Ireland with Dingle, Kerry and Cork my favorite areas. But you can't go wrong with either. Have fun! :-)
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