Question for Scotland Travel

[TaylorTRoom]

I'm going to Scotland in a month. We fly back from Heathrow. Do I want to fly from Edinburgh to London, or take a train (4.5 hours, per the schedule)? Is the train more scenic? Is dealing with bags on a train a hassle? If we take the train, what are the chances of sitting near a window?

Or is it just easier to fly? Do trains have the same security BS and check-in requirements that airports have?

 

[Puffer]

train, especially if it takes you directly to heathrow. you will prob arrive at Kings Cross in london and may need to hop on another train.

we took a train from london to endinburg. we had no problem sitting by a window, there are no assigned seats...maybe there is for sleeper cars or first-class. i liked the scenery and had never ridden on a train in europe. once you're able to locate your "gate" the train stations are much more laid back, less of a hassle, and no security (we were there in '03). we didn't have any trouble with our bags, i think we stored them in the train car with us, maybe we checked a few, don't remember, but we had alot of fishing gear and didn't have any problems. we made a few quick stops in newcastle, leeds, etc, which i liked. we brought snacks and drinks on the train and met some nice folks - a student from glasgow, some guy from newcastle.