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Can also recommend this approach - it's how we've got 2 children plus a load of stuff to Scotland several years running. To Arran this exact way last year. I camped overnight somewhere in the borders, then met family at the ferry terminal station. It's obviously not the cheapest option, but is best for preserving everyone's sanity while still taking bags, bikes, etc.
Ardrossan wouldn't be too painful a drive to do in one go if you started early.While I'm in the car thread - any biggish estate recommendations for a budget of 5-10K? Must be ULEZ compliant and comfortable (I have a bad back). Sold our previous car and realising not having one is a massive pain. Was looking for a late 2000s V70 but there aren't many non-diesel ones around and we have to get something before Easter so probably need to widen the search. Would sort of like a 5 series due to having a bmw before and liking it, but suspect this would end up horribly expensive to keep going.
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biggish estate ... non-diesel
The second point makes it tough especially with your budget. Keep in mind that many diesels will still be ULEZ compliant, so you don't necessarily have to rule them out. But long term they're probably not the sensible choice.
Most scoobys are petrol, although not very fuel efficient. Not very exciting, but the Passat is comfortable with one of the biggest boots around. Mercs are gonna be more comfortable than the other premium German cars.
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You could do a combination. We went to Mull a couple of years ago. I drove with all the stuff, she took the train with 18 month old. I started the day before, staying cheaply on the M6 somewhere near Lancaster - breakfast at Tebay made up for that. She got an early train from London to Glasgow. We met up around 12.30 then made it to Mull for about 5pm and everyone was happy. Unfortunately we all drove back together, trying to do it in one day, which was less than fun.