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11 Useful Apps to Download Before You Travel to Scotland

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From all-important weather and midge forecasts to interactive maps to help you discover secret castles and beaches – these handy apps can ensure you have the very best experiences in our country.

Give your trip to Scotland a head start by checking out some of our favourite apps below, as recommended by the Absolute Escapes team.

Whether you’re exploring transatlantic crossings, safe passage via the Pacific, turbulent hops over the English channel, or the quickest way to get from London to Inverness, Edinburgh-based  Skyscanner  has it all.

As the go-to price-comparison site for flights, there’s a high chance you’re reading this having already booked your flight to the UK through one of its many partners. With nearly 30 international airports in the UK, knowing the most efficient entry point in terms of price and connectivity is a process that Skyscanner makes easy. Who doesn’t use this app these days?

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Skyscanner (@skyscanner) on Mar 1, 2017 at 6:04am PST

XE Currency

Some say that money makes the world go round, and with  XE Currency  you can keep on top of worldwide exchange rates to ensure you’re getting fair value. Even more impressive is the app’s capacity to work offline by saving the last available rate – critical when experiencing low connectivity on a remote Scottish island, or a Speyside distillery located off-the-beaten-track.

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A traveller’s best friend when exploring urban settings,  Maps Me  saves incredibly detailed offline maps which allows you to easily find the nearest train station, monument or ATM, as well as a variety of amenities. Maps Me will ensure you get from breakfast to dinner via monuments, castles and cafes along the way, as Fern from Absolute Escapes often discovers on weekend breaks.

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Historic Environment Scotland

A one-stop shop for information on Scotland’s iconic historic attractions, this  app  offers a bundle of useful information for more than 300 of Historic Scotland’s properties. With details on admission prices, opening times, facilities and travel, this app allow for excellent planning.

The app allows you to make a search based on particular regions and interests, incorporating specific categories for you to choose from, including sites of military, political or artistic importance. Absolute Escapes history buff Megan can’t get enough of this app on her travels.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Historic Environment Scotland (@histenvscot) on Jan 28, 2019 at 7:30am PST

Midges – ferocious little devils that will do all they can to hinder the enjoyment of a beautiful loch view, or your walk home after an enjoyable dram of whisky at the village pub.

As with any potential annoyance, the best thing you can do is prepare.  Smidge  is not only an insect repellent but also an innovative app that will help you prepare when heading out to the Highlands. The app features a 5-day midge forecast across Scotland, rating more than 50 locations on a scale of 1 to 5 depending on the number of biting midges there are (level 5 being the most annoying). The only one of its kind, Smidge is the perfect tool that gives you time to stock up on repellents and keep the insects out, a priority for CJ from the Absolute Escapes team when setting off towards midge infested areas.

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When Caitlin tours the Scottish isles,  Calmac’s official  app  allows her to monitor the latest sailing information on each route. With a friendly user interface, its red, amber, yellow and green system gives a clear indication of the current status on the route you will journey on. Timetables and fares can also be viewed for those looking to plan ahead.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by CalMac Ferries (@calmacferries) on Jan 18, 2018 at 8:49am PST

Outer Hebrides

As one of the last untouched natural environments in Europe, Scotland’s Outer Hebrides boasts some of the world’s most stunning landscapes, home to diverse wildlife, golden beaches and clear blue water. For the best chance to locate red deer, a Hebridean icon, or even seals and dolphins, the  Outer Hebrides app  will point you in the right direction and identify realistic viewpoints to marvel at the surrounding nature. As a premiere spot for bird watching, the app also identifies places to spot Golden Eagles, Corncrakes and the Red Throated Divers, allowing you to explore the intriguing habitat of each island.

The app helped Dawn from Absolute Escapes to also discover delightful places to eat and drink on her recent trip to Barra. The app also gives users the chance to locate hundreds of events, source useful visitor information, and flick through a local shopping guide for award-winning locally produced arts and crafts.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Visit Outer Hebrides (@visitouterhebrides) on Mar 28, 2018 at 4:59am PDT

View Ranger

There’s nothing like exploring some of the UK’s marvellous trails as you take a short break from driving. To help you find the perfect walk wherever you are,  View Ranger  is a digital treasure for the outdoor aficionado, featuring thousands of guides, route maps and powerful GPS features.

This one is a favourite for Charlotte, who is on her way to conquering all of Scotland’s Munros, following the footsteps of James, also from the Absolute Escapes team.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by ViewRanger (@viewranger) on Jan 29, 2018 at 8:29am PST

Traveline Scotland

Giving a more detailed picture of public transport all across Scotland,  Traveline  features handy journey planners as well as live bus/train timetables. Traveline Scotland will reveal the fastest way of getting from Edinburgh to Stirling for an intriguing day trip that’s steeped in history, or from Fort William to Mallaig via the world-famous Glenfinnan Viaduct.

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NC500 – The Local Guide

Suggested by Katia, this highly innovative  app  assists you when driving Scotland’s legendary  North Coast 500  route. The app integrates your phone’s GPS and voice software to offer historical facts and fascinating tales, with detailed recordings and insights given at each turn in the road.

The Local Guide will also ensure you don’t miss any key attractions or activities on offer, ensuring you enjoy a highly enriched travel experience. The app’s developers are also in the process of designing a similar experience for the Isle of Skye, so watch this space.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Local Guide (Scotland) (@the_local_guide) on Jun 12, 2018 at 2:44pm PDT

As Pippa from Absolute Escapes is always quick to point out, Scotland wouldn’t be Scotland without a splash of rain.

At least with the  Met Office app ,  you will be prepared for all eventualities for the day ahead, whether you’ll be basking in the sunshine on top of a hill, or warming up within a distillery as the hailstones thunder down.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Weather from the Met Office (@metoffice) on Nov 16, 2018 at 8:03am PST

The last bit of advice is from Absolute Escapes’ very own Scott, who reminds us that with thousands of apps out there, it is easy to forget your own intuition. In other words, if a beautiful loch unexpectedly presents itself then don’t shy away from a photo. Or if the mist lifts to reveal a magnificent (yet manageable) peak, find your inner explorer and conquer it to enjoy an unforgettable sunset.

Stuart Dodds

P.S.  Established in Edinburgh in 2004, Absolute Escapes are award-winning specialists in  self-drive holidays  in Scotland and  walking holidays  in the UK & Ireland. We know where to find the best accommodation and food and drink experiences, and how to turn your trip into an unforgettable one!

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21 best free travel apps for travelling around the UK in 2023

Even for a non-techie, the world of mobile apps can be a genuinely exciting one..

Constantly developing, expanding and responding to a demanding, connected public, apps are good for so much more than just Tinder. So which are the best free travel apps for travelling around the UK? BudgetTraveller reveals the top 20 travel apps.

1. Skyscanner 

The Skyscanner app helps to compare flight, hotel and car hire prices across all your favourite travel booking sites. With the calendar view you can check on the best dates to save on travel and filter search results to find the right flight. Track flights with price alerts options to book at the right time. Alternatively search for travel deals, anywhere, at any time. With the help of the interactive map, compare hotel prices across the grid and find the best value car hire in the city of your choice . Rest assured that you will be booking with travel partners trusted by Skyscanner.  

Not a UK focussed app per se but Airbnb is a nice way to find great value accommodation and also very quirky local experiences across the UK. I’ve use them a few times  recently  and had a great experience every time. If you are new to Airbnb , signup using  this link  to get £25 off your first booking.

Why do you need it?

With over 600,000 listings across 30,000 cities, AirBnB not only offers a great alternative to hotels but also caters to a potentially unique experience at your favorite destinations.

Stand-out feature:

Thanks to the map search, even if you have a vague idea about the area, you could easily search the neighborhood of your choice and check out the rooms that fit your budget.

3.  Kabbee

Visiting London? Need an economic cab? Avoid the expensive Black Cabs and book a minicab. The only problem is that these cabs cannot be hailed from the street. Enter  Kabbee  , a cracking app that gives you an instant quote from 60 competing minicab firms in London, along with user reviews and ratings. You can then pick your choice ( save as a favourite for later) and choose to pay by cash, credit card or via their prepaid account facility.

Why you need it?

It offers surprisingly cheap rides no matter if you need an airport transfer or you’re just travelling around the town. It selects the right cab for you from over 70 London fleets.

Stand out feature:

For airport rides, Kabbee is nearly 25% cheaper than Uber and 35% economical than Addison Lee.

4. Around Me

Want to find the nearest ATM machine or petrol station?  AroundMe   identifies your GPS position and will help you discover the nearest bank, bar, petrol station station, hospital, hotel, movie theatre, restaurant, supermarket, theatre and taxi.

Why need this app?

Fast, easy and accurate, Around me is your day to day companion to quickly find out information about your surroundings.

For every desired information or listing, you could view its location on a Map, route from where you are, and even email the information to a friend in need.

5.UK Bus Checker

With the UK Bus Checker you can travel from A to B in UK with ease. The app brings you smart journey planning, live transit times, and detailed route maps for all of Great Britain.

With the advanced support for train, bus, tram, ferry, underground, and much more, this has got your journey covered. It only requires you to pinpoint your location and unveil the magic: You can locate the nearest bus stop, routes or the scheduled time of the bus.

With the real-time information available for more than 40 towns and cities across the UK, It helps to track a bus near you within a flash of a second.

Live and scheduled departure times for all 300,000+ stops and stations in Britain.

6. Met Office

Need the weather forecast? The Met Office’s forecasts can be a hit and miss affair but nevertheless their  official weather app   is still a handy app for those visiting the UK.

The app gives you updated forecasts, 5 day forecasts plus weather maps and satellite images.  It uses 10 million weather observations to verify its forecast. So, now you can easily decide whether you’ll be visiting the museum or having that picnic in the park.

The Met Office is an indispensible tool that helps you plan your vacation with its world-leading weather forecasts from 1 hour to 7 days ahead.

Check out the real time Weather Warnings with the interactive warnings map for all the locations across the UK.

7. Tripadvisor Offline City Guides

For comprehensive information and practical guides, Tripadvisor’s  city apps  are hard to beat. Each free app contains a wealth of information, including detailed, interactive maps, which you can select to show different things, such as restaurants or tourist attractions. There are also self-guided city tours, which provide practical and cultural information, meaning you can see the sights without forking out for a guided tour. You can search for places or activities within a particular budget, and best of all, you can use the app offline, avoiding hefty roaming charges.

With millions of traveller reviews, photos, and maps, this app helps you know better and get better of the airfare, hotels, restaurants, and fun activities wherever you go. What’s more? Hotels, flights and restaurant bookings are just a tap away.

Optimized to be used offline this app also conserves battery power and only uses GPS where necessary.

8. ViaMichelin GPS navigation and traffic

No matter if you are planning for a weekend trip or a long vacation in the UK, ViaMichelin and its user-friendly app offers you the luxury of optimizing your route based on traffic conditions.

This app is a great option if you want to wander around the streets, free spirited. It helps you keep track of the real time traffic and assists you in reaching your destination at the right time. All you’ve got to do is: Establish your position with the help of Geo-location on the interactive, fluid and clear maps and unveil the all new 3D navigation that guides you home. Even if you are behind the wheel, the app helps you calculate your car and bike routers quickly and accurately from your current position.

Loaded with the goodness of a GPS navigation system, this app guides you through traffic with a voice guidance integrated with 3D Michelin mapping.

Alerts that warn you of the Hazardous zones (over 30,000 in Europe) and real-time information about the traffic jams, slow-downs and much more.

Imagine a ride-sharing app that provides you with the luxury of fast and reliable cabs in the major cities of UK. One of the easiest ways to hail a licensed cab in London, Uber gives you the flexibility to pay with both credit as well as cash, with receipts mailed to your inbox.

With Uber on your phone, there’s no need to park or wait for a taxi or a bus anymore. Just request a ride and your driver will be at your doorsteps in just a few minutes. What’s more? You could track the progress of your cab on a live map.

Because cabs are expensive, walking all day long is tiring and figuring out an unfamiliar public transport network could be really difficult.

You can track your ride on the map, watching your driver roll towards you. Moreover, the in-app fare-splitting makes it a value for money.

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1 0. Heathrow airport guide app

Even though you hardly ever fly from Heathrow in your life, the Heathrow Airport Guide app makes an ideal travel-buddy by bringing you everything you need just when you need it.

From live flight updates to reserving a parking slot to keeping you updated on the latest offers in nearby shops and restaurants, this app makes your journey easier with travel notifications and prompts, no matter where in the world you happen to be.

Fast, easy and accurate, the app keeps you updated with every bit of your flight information no matter if you’re on the way to, from or through the airport.

Simply scan your boarding pass and check your flight status even quicker.

11. HitList

The traveling world is so enormous and the options so many that it could be a daunting task to organize your “must visit” list .  Don’t worry! Here’s an app that offers the much needed help.   Hitlist not only helps you manage your ever-expanding to-do-list and destinations but also allows you to share your favourite picks with your family and friends. It constantly scans airfares to give you an idea when ticket prices to your dream destination drops and have you saying in ecstasy, “I can definitely  go at this price.”

A must-have app for the frequent travelers, adventurous people and digital nomads, Hitlist automatically notifies you of cheap flight deals and helps you plan an itinerary to your dream destination.

Stand out features:

The Travel discovery tool helps you unveil new destinations based on your interests.

12. Wiffinity

Today, roaming fee is so expensive that you could expect the CEO’s of telecom companies to buy a new cruiser every time you travel abroad.  How about a freebie Wi-Fi locator? That’s where Wiffinity comes in. An app that enables you to access Wi Fi while traveling worldwide, it helps you forget about the lavish roaming charges. Enriched with the goodness of a WIFI map, this app helps you stay connected to the internet thanks to the 600,000 hotspots across the world.

Easy to use and free of roaming charges, Wiffinity helps you navigate the WIFI hotspots offline using the WIFI map.

The app could be used offline and lets you download maps without an internet connectivity.

13. PackPoint

All you need to do is feed the destination you’re heading towards, and it will build and organize your packing list on its own. What’s more? It also lets you share your packing list with your friends and family in case they also need help with packing.

In the excitement to visit a much-awaited destination, one might forget to pick up a few things. PackPoint will organize a packing list and luggage checklist for your luggage that depending upon the destination you are visiting.

Customized checklist prepared exclusively according to your destination.

14. Prey Anti-Theft

Apparently, the world is not a perfect place, and thefts and burglary could take place even in some of the most picturesque destinations. A crook could just as easily sweep away your goods in Piccadilly Square as in a jam-packed restaurant. So, the question is how do you protect your precious belongings while traveling?

Prey Anti Theft is an app that keeps a close vigil on your digital accessories, helping you find your phone, tablet and laptop even after they’re gone. Your personal watchdog, Prey anti-theft works wonders to retrieve lost data completely and prevents any future loss by instantly locking the devices.

Prey Anti-Theft is a tried and tested phone tracker that helps finding, locating and protecting your lost phone, tablet and laptop.

Enriched with the goodness of GPS Coordinates, this app gives an active pointer to the police to track your phone or other device.

15. Tablepouncer

Tablepouncer  is a relatively new app (pictured above ) which is going live city by city across the UK. Available for both iPhone and Android, it’s perfect for last-minute dining, offering big discounts at restaurants on the same day or following day, allowing you to dine on haute cuisine at budget prices if you are spontaneous enough with your restaurant choices. Having started in Bournemouth, it now also covers London, Bristol, Bath and Southampton. Manchester and Liverpool are next on the cards.

It lets you book last-minute tables at the top-rated restaurants in UK with huge savings of up to 65%.

Easy booking across 500 top restaurants, Refine your search with GPS filters.

16. Vouchercloud

Another personal favourite app I use a lot when I am in the UK is  Vouchercloud.  

You can get some great deals on restaurants, takeaways, pubs and bars cinema, retail, days out, leisure and entertainment venues across the UK . All you have to do is download, register and then the app based on your location, will give you a bunch of local offers. The offers often consist of 2-4-1 lunch deals in popular but decent chain restaurants like La Tasca ( Spanish tapas restaurant) or Slug and Lettuce. Once you’ve clicked on the offer you like, you get a Voucher Cloud offer code which you the show to the waiter and boom, sorted.

 Why you need it?

Avail a number of deals, offers and coupons with the app’s huge selection across hundreds of restaurants, retailers etc.

GPS-optimized search to explore the best offers near you.

17. Hungryhouse | Order takeaway online

UK is THE takeaway nation with the average Brit spending £1320 a year on takeaways. It is an essential UK dining experience plus a great way to save money on eating out.

HungryHouse app  is brilliant for ordering a takeaway. They have a strong presence in all the key UK cities. You can choose from 7000 interactive menus. Menus are saved as you browse, available in offline mode in the event you need to have a look when not connected to the internet.

Hunger could strike anytime and anywhere. With over 7,000 menus to choose from, this app is a one-stop solution to satisfy your taste-buds.

Choose your favorite delivery time as per you convenience with a One-tap order.

18. Foursquare

Often neglected, the much improved Foursquare app which started out as a check-in game where users compete against friends to earn points for their check-ins has now turned into a far more useful, practical moneysaving app. Using the ‘explore nearby’ function and then checking ‘best nearby’ tab, you can find the best restaurants, shops within your current location based on your GPS location.

The ‘Specials’ tab allows you to find discounts and freebies within your vicinity.

So if you check-in at a location you can often get 10% discount on your meal or purchase while if you become the Mayor of that location, in certain locations the Mayor gets some cool freebies like a free drink or coffee.

With the app’s wholesome city guides and positive tips, you could lead to your perfect spot anywhere in the world. What’s more? Keep track of where you you’ve been and where you want to go, all in one place

Stand out feature?

The ‘Join a community’ feature lets you find people who love to explore just like you and seek out hidden gems with them.

19. Travelzoo

Another cool moneysaving app to check is  Travelzoo’s app  where you can find excellent local deals across the UK on restaurants, hotels across the UK. Catering to nearly 5 million global users, Travelzoo has been featured as “app of the week”  in The Guardian, The Sun, Sunday Mirror and The Sunday Times.

Find the best travel, entertainment, restaurant and spa deals.

Frequent alerts on the best deals and Offers in your area.

20.  Expensify + Trail Wallet ( £1.99 )

It’s all too easy to overspend while travelling: estimating exchange rates as you shop, eating out several nights in a row, picking up the tab for friends. There are a range of apps to deal with exactly this problem and which allow you to record your expenses.

I’ve used the Expensify app previously and this handy, especially for business travellers, or for someone that likes to keep close tabs on what they are spending while they travel. With Expensify you can scan receipts, add hours you have worked, add expenses manually, add mileage and create invoices and expense reports. Drawback- If you have a lot of expenses to record, it can be time consuming to use this app and it takes a few seconds to record each item.

One of the best apps for tracking your daily expenditure and sticking to your budget while travelling is Trail Wallet . (Pictured above)

It’s simple and has an intuitive user-friendly interface. The app allows you to set a daily budget and then tracks your spending toward that. Trail Wallet has all has all the practicalities covered: supplies the current exchange rate ( 218 local currencies listed. Dependent on internet connection) , organises your spending by category, expenses tracking plus you can export your expenses via .csv file. The app also creates colorful pie charts to help visualise your spending.

Trail Wallet is one of the best expense tracking apps for the budget, rather than the business traveller. It is the only app here which isn’t free, but at £1.99, it’s well worth it.

To manage your travel budget effectively.

It features report management, receipt tracking in addition to mileage and time tracking. Moreover, you can snap a photo through SmartScan and it would be redirected to Expensify itself.

21. The National Trust

Last but not least, I definitely recommend downloading the  National Trust App . It allows you to discover the beauty of Britain’s countryside from the comfort of your phone highlighting 585 of the must-see places in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, fom coastlines to countryside and everything in-between. You can search by postcode or location and browse the interactive “favourites” list with hi-res images.

Why do we need it?

Your guide to the amazing day outs at historic houses and buildings protected by the National Trust throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Regular alerts about the range of events hosted by the National trust throughout the year.

Agree or disagree with my top 20 travel apps for visiting the UK? Please leave your feedback and tips below for your favourite apps when travelling across Britain. Thank you.

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Thanks ever so much for this great post! The apps listed seem very helpful. I cannot wait to check out the last two. I am traveling to the UK for the first time in March, so the National Trust app will be super helpful for planning! Great job!

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I would also add a decent navigational app Spyglass. It works great when offline, assuming that you pre-download the maps that you need in advance. It shows your accurate coordinates and your current position on a map, allows to mark locations and waypoints, share your locations with friends and much more. https://itunes.apple.com/app/spyglass/id332639548?mt=8&at=11lLc7&ct=c

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Nice presentation, looks great! You should also check out the app Digitourist.You can find all tourist activities and spots in the UK on it and it’s for free. I use it a lot when traveling, i love it, it’s so easy!

I Was interested in JourneyPro until I read the poor reviews? Seems it has fallen from grace & is now outdated…… back to searching ?

Why is Digitourist not in this list? They have all tourist activities in Europe in one simple to use concept and you can save them for later use, also you can plan and save your routes in case you go by car.

Loved the post. There really are so many apps you did a great job. Just curious why there was National Trust but not English Heritage Days Out here? They both do the same thing but with different sites. I have both and use them depending on which area of the country I’m in. I don’t use AirBnB because I’ve planned prior to my trips and just don’t normally need it.

Another app I use is the Heathrow Airport Guide. Of course, GateGuru and other apps help with that as well. Some other apps I use are currency converter, tip calculator, and TripIt.

You opened my eyes to some new apps. Thank you very much!

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Lovely Post Highly Informative Thanks a lot

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Planning a trip to Scotland? Look no further! As a travel agency specializing in concierge-planned trips to Scotland, we’ve curated a list of essential travel apps that will make your journey seamless and enjoyable. From staying connected to managing your finances, these apps are your go-to travel companions.

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WhatsApp is a global messaging giant, boasting over 2 billion users across 180 countries. It’s a perfect way to keep in touch with friends and family during your travels. Offering free messaging and calling, WhatsApp works on various phone platforms, ensuring you stay connected no matter where you are in Scotland.

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Traveling involves financial transactions, and Xe makes it easy. Whether you’re sending money abroad or checking live mid-market rates, Xe’s Currency Converter is a quick and efficient tool. Its user-friendly interface allows you to track your money transfers effortlessly, making currency conversion a breeze during your Scottish adventure.

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Returning to the U.S. after your Scottish sojourn? Use Mobile Passport Control to streamline your U.S. Customs and Border Protection process. Fill out your profile, answer a few questions, and head straight to the “Mobile Passport Control” lane at the airport.

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AXUS Travel App is a game-changer for travel planning. It allows travel professionals and clients to collaborate and innovate travel plans seamlessly. While the app is free for travelers, registration through a participating travel agency is required.

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Instagram isn’t just a social media platform; it’s a way to share your travel stories. Tag us at @royalbtravel and use our hashtag #royalbtravel to let us be a part of your Scottish journey.

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Airline apps have revolutionized the way we travel. They provide personalized, instant access to all your flight-related information. For trips to Scotland, consider these airlines and their associated codeshare partners:

Delta (Codeshare: KLM & AirFrance)

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If you’re getting prepared for your stay in Edinburgh and looking for useful Scotland travel apps to download, take a look at our list below. Here, we’ve put together our favourite set of apps to make your visit easier. From planning your journeys to checking the weather forecast, these apps should help you on your way…

1. Skyscanner

For those travelling by air, download the Skycanner app . This travel site based here in Edinburgh will help you find the best flights by comparing over 1000 providers.

2. Packpoint

You won’t forget your toothbrush with a customised packing list on the Packpoint app . Simply enter your journey details and watch as your own checklist is generated.

3. Traveline Scotland

This is your one-stop-shop for journey planning, once you arrive in Scotland. Find out how to get from A to B, by bus, tram, train or ferry with the Traveline Scotland app . Includes live departure times where possible.

4. Met Office

The weather is a hot topic here in Scotland. To help plan your day around our famously changeable climate, download the Met Office app , where you’ll get a handy hour-by-hour and weekly forecast for your location.

5. Historic Scotland Visitor App

Plan your adventures around Scotland with the Historic Scotland Visitor App . This is a guide to all attractions run by Historic Environment Scotland, including Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Park. Here, you can search through over 300 sites and access useful visitor information.

6. NTS Edinburgh

Created by the National Trust for Scotland, the NTS Edinburgh app will take you on a historic walking tour of the city, using GPS to guide you between fascinating NTS sites and other important landmarks.

7. Edinburgh Bus Tours

If you’re planning to go on a sightseeing bus tour during your stay, download the Edinburgh Bus Tours app. Here you can choose the best tour for you, buy and view your tickets, save your favourite stops and track your next bus.

8. TripAdvisor

Check the reviews before you go, with the TripAdvisor app . This is a great way to browse recommendations from other travellers, as you plan your holiday itinerary. You can also post reviews of the places you visit to help others.

9. City Cabs / Central Taxis

City Cabs and Central Taxis offer black cab taxis across Edinburgh. Download at least one of these apps in advance to ensure you can grab a taxi whenever you need one.

10. Map of Scotland

Download this offline Map of Scotland to make sure you don’t get lost, even if your data drops out while roaming around the country.

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Scottish ITSO smartcards can now be used to store tickets for travel across multiple modes of transport and multiple transport operators. This means you can now travel on bus, rail and subway using just one ITSO smartcard, rather than needing separate smartcards or paper tickets for each operator.

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Trips to Ireland and Scotland are some of my favorites to help plan. Both countries are some of my favorites and they can be easily combined. This Scotland and Ireland itinerary will help you plan the best trip!

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• Should I go to Scotland or Ireland?

I often get asked by my readers which trip they should take, Ireland or Scotland? While both destinations are amazing and beautiful with so much to offer, and I always try to help them make the right choice for their needs, I don’t think this has to be an either-or choice. If you’re really struggling with the Ireland vs Scotland debate, why not choose both? When you use this itinerary to travel to Ireland and Scotland you’re getting the best of both worlds within two weeks.

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The best time to visit Ireland and Scotland is usually off-peak in shoulder season between April-May and September-October. If you go to Ireland and Scotland during these times you’ll avoid the crowds, but still be able to enjoy nicer weather than in the winter.

Getting Between Scotland and Ireland

Trips to Ireland and Scotland offer the best of both worlds and can be done affordably too. Getting from Ireland to Scotland is easy and affordable. There are many companies that offer Ireland and Scotland tours that are great, or you can choose to take the trip on your own.

There are plenty of cheap flights from Ireland to Scotland and from Scotland to Ireland. You can fly with Ryanair for as little as $21 USD! Honestly, that’s cheaper than the cost of a nice dinner! So if you really are having a hard time deciding between Ireland and Scotland, go ahead and do both!

Learn how to find cheap flights to and from Ireland and Scotland by reading my   guide to flying for cheap or nearly free here.

If you have your own car or are using this itinerary as part of a larger European trip, you might also consider taking the ferry from Ireland to Scotland or vice versa. This would also work if you’re planning to fly in and out of the same airport. However, if you are flying into Scotland or Ireland and plan to fly out of a different airport, I would not recommend taking the ferry. Especially since flights between Scotland and Ireland are so cheap! If you do decide to go for a rental car in one country and leave it in the other, it will cost you at least $1500 USD ($500 for a cross border fee and $500 for a one-way rental fee). And then you have the cost of the ferry on top of that which is a few hundred dollars. While sailing across the North Chanel is truly beautiful, It’s not worth the expense if you will be renting a car.

Visiting Ireland and Scotland can seem a little daunting on your own and tours can be a great way to go if you’re feeling a little nervous about it. These are some great Ireland and Scotland tours that will help you get a great overview of these two destinations:

This interactive map should help you plan your Ireland and Scotland itinerary. You can click on each destination to find more information.

I outline a great Ireland and Scotland itinerary below, but if you want to skip all the planning and simply use this downloadable, printable, detailed itinerary , you can find it here.

Get the Full Itinerary I’m giving you a detailed day-by-day Ireland and Scotland itinerary. You can do this itinerary in any order you wish, but this seemed the most logical to me. This itinerary begins in Ireland and ends in Scotland, where you can choose to fly home from, or simply fly back to Ireland for a round trip ticket. The choice is yours. I recommend flying in and out of wherever you can   get the best deals .  I generally find Ireland cheaper to fly to from the United States but have occasionally found great deals to Scotland as well.

Ireland could literally take you years to explore! So if you’re planning a trip to Ireland , I’m giving you just a week in this itinerary of things to do in Ireland , but I think it will show you some of the best places to visit in Ireland in a short amount of time. If you’re interested in a longer, more detailed trip to Ireland, you can check out my full  Ireland Itinerary. 

For the first day of your Scotland and Ireland vacation, arrive in Dublin airport and adjust to the time change. Dublin is Ireland’s capital city, so you’re sure to visit places while you’re here. Keep yourself awake until a reasonable hour (between 8 pm and 11 pm) and wake up early the next morning.

Now that you’re hopefully feeling well-rested and not too jet-lagged, it’s time to explore the capital of the Republic of Ireland. Don’t miss these stops in Dublin:

• St. Patrick’s Cathedral
• Dublin Castle
• Christ Church Cathedral
• Trinity College Library
• St. Stephens Green
• Lunch at Avoca Wool Shop & Cafe
• Little Museum of London
• Take a   Bus Tour   of Dublin
• Howth Cliffs
• Phoenix Park

Take an entire day to explore the west of Ireland. If you’re self-driving it will take about 3.5 hours to get to the west coast known as the Wild Atlantic Way. If you’re feeling nervous about driving in Ireland there are several great day trips from Galway that will take you to the west for this 2-day trip.  This amazing tour   explores the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Killarney National Park, with an overnight stay in Dingle.

Don’t miss these stops on your trip to the West:

• Killarney National Park (learn more about   Killarney   here.)
• Muckross House & Traditional Farm
• Muckross Abbey
• Killarney Town
• Cliffs of Moher
• Blarney Castle

Spend a day in the beautiful County Wicklow. Be sure not to miss these:

• Powerscourt Estate: Dating back over 200 years, these are some of the most beautiful gardens in all of Ireland
• Glendalough: Beautiful lakes surrounded by stunning mountains!
• Silver Strand Beach: A beautiful and secluded beach
• Wicklow Gaol: This old jail is a great place to learn some interesting and sad Irish history.
• Wicklow Town: Adorable Irish town

Spend two days in beautiful Northern Ireland! You can take the three-hour drive yourself or take  this great two-day tour   that will take you to all the best sites. Be sure not to miss these:

• Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
• Giant’s Causeway
• Dark Hedges

In between your exploration, make sure you also visit the city center and get to experience local dishes and listen to traditional Irish music while you’re in town!

Now that you’ve enjoyed a full week in Ireland, it’s time to hop over the Irish Channel and visit the beautiful and rugged Scotland! Most flights will take you into Edinburgh where you can either rent a car or spend a few days in the city then do some tours in the highlands. If you want to experience a great overview of the country, you can do my full  Scotland Itinerary.

I normally like to advise people to get out of the big cities and explore the countryside, but Edinburgh has so much to offer that I think it’s worth spending at least 2 days here. You can learn about what to do in Edinburgh in  my detailed guide here,   but be sure not to miss these top spots:

• Edinburgh Castle
• Holyrood Palace
• The Royal Mile
• St. Gile’s Cathedral
• Scott Monument
• Grass Market
• Princes Street Gardens
• Take a    Harry Potter Walking Tour
• Visit the Elephant House Cafe where JK Rowling ate
• Victoria Street
• Hike Arthur’s Seat
• Calton Hill
• Cairngorms National Park

If you’ve ever dreamed of staying in a castle, be sure to check out these awesome castle hotels in Scotland.

Spend day 4 exploring the highlands of Scotland. Visit Inverness and try and find the Loch Ness Monster! You can drive here or take   this easy day tour from Edinburgh.   Be sure to read my   guide to the highlands   and don’t miss these sites:

• Urquhart Castle
• Fort William

You can’t visit Scotland without taking a trip to visit the breathtakingly beautiful Isle of Skye. It’s rugged beauty and history combined with its rugged island charm is sure to win your heart! Driving to the Isle of Skye can be a little scary if you don’t know what to expect. The roads are one lane so you must share the road with oncoming traffic. If you’re not comfortable driving in those conditions, it might be a good idea to take a tour to the Isle of Skye.

Rabbie’s does an amazing 3-day tour that comes with your own comedic  kilted tour guide to take you through the Isle of Skye while learning all about its interesting past and natural wonders. You can find the  tour here. 

Be sure to read   my complete guide to the Isle of Skye   before going.

Whether you decide to drive to the Isle of Skye on your own or take a tour, don’t miss these sites:

• The Quiraing 
• Old Man of Storr
• Neist Point
• Dunvegan Castle
• Fairy Pools
• Eilean Donan Castle
• Museum of Island Life & Flora MacDonald’s Grave

On the last day of your Scotland and Ireland vacation, travel back to Edinburgh and either fly home from there or fly back to Dublin to fly home.

I hope this itinerary will help plan many trips to Ireland and Scotland. They are both such amazing destinations and I know you’ll love them! If you need help planning, please feel free to reach out  Facebook   or  Instagram , or send me an email me  [email protected]

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• Use your card abroad to pay or withdraw cash and you won’t pay our foreign exchange fees.
• Add it before you go for £7 a week and see how much you could save .
• Use for up to six weeks a year on single or multiple trips.

You cannot add Travel Smart to a Silver, Gold, Platinum, Premier or Ultimate Reward Current account as we won't charge our debit card fees when you use your debit card for these accounts at home or abroad.

• Travel Smart only applies to our charges. You may still have to pay separate charges for currency conversion if you ask the overseas service provider to do this.

For example, if you choose to pay with your card in Pounds Sterling, you may incur a currency conversion charge by the overseas provider.

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1.    Log in and select more actions  followed by  Account Information and Benefits.

2.    Scroll down and select  Travel then click on Add Travel Smart .

3.    Select the account you want to add Travel Smart to.

4.    Add your trip name and select your start date.

5.    Select the number of weeks you want to add Travel Smart for from the drop down.

6.    Select  Review  and then check your order details.

7.    Accept our terms and conditions then select  Confirm and add now.

• Log in, select the more menu followed by  Travel .
• Select Add Travel Smart .
• Add your trip name and select your start date.
• Select the number of weeks you want to add Travel Smart for from the drop down.
• Select  Review  and then check your order details.
• Accept our terms and conditions then select  Confirm and add now .

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Full payment will be taken on your start date and shown on your statement.

If you’ve opted in, you’ll get a push notification before you travel so you know when Travel Smart is due to start. You can manage your push notification settings in the app. If you don’t get push notifications, we’ll send you a text message. You can keep your mobile number up to date in the app .

Please check there’s enough money in your account to cover the payment. If we can’t take the payment due to insufficient funds, Travel Smart will get cancelled.

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It starts on the date you select at 00.01am UK time. It ends at 11:59pm UK time on the last day of your week(s).

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Depending on the way you use your card, there are different debit card fees that you may have to pay. With Travel Smart added on your account for £7 a week, we won’t charge these fees for your selected weeks (up to 6 weeks a year)  when you use your debit card for that account abroad.

These debit card fees are:

• A foreign currency transaction fee (2.99%)
• A foreign currency purchase fee (£0.50)
• A foreign currency cash fee (£1.50)
• A foreign cash fee (£1.50)

Find out more about these fees and when they are charged.

We won’t charge our debit card fees on transactions or withdrawals at home or abroad where a Silver, Gold, Platinum, Premier or Ultimate Reward current account debit card has been used. We won’t charge the foreign currency purchase fee, the foreign currency cash fee or the foreign cash fee for debit card transactions in Euro within the EEA or UK.

Here’s an example of what the debit card fees would be if you are a customer holding a Classic current account, with and without Travel Smart, and using your card abroad. This example assumes you do not ask the cash machine or terminal provider to convert the transaction into pounds.

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Understanding my weeks.

Each year, you can add up to six weeks of Travel Smart to your account. This limit is applied from 1 January 00.01am UK time and resets on 31 December at 11.59pm. Unused weeks do not carry over.

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Each time you book a trip, you can add one or more weeks to your account (up to six).

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Once Travel Smart is added, you can use your debit card to:

• Make payments with your debit card abroad
• Take out money in a foreign currency or sterling at an ATM or over the counter, outside the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
• Make payments in a foreign currency for your trip over the internet (such as booking an activity). You won’t have to pay our normal debit card fees unless the transaction is excluded. Instead, we will charge you a fixed fee, for the number of weeks you choose no matter how many transactions you make with Travel Smart.

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• Any business transactions are excluded from this service and our normal debit card fees will apply.
• For example, if you choose to pay with your card in Pounds Sterling, you may incur a currency conversion charge by the overseas provider. Also some ATM providers may charge a fee.

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You can remove Travel Smart until 11:59pm on the day before your start date. You can do this through our app and Internet Banking. If you have a joint account, either of you can do this.

If you’re within your 14 day cancellation period, you can still remove Travel Smart after it starts. This period starts on the day you get your terms and conditions. You’ll get a refund for any weeks you’ve paid for but can’t use (please refer to your terms and conditions).

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Prop Farm: Oddsmakers divided on action surrounding Rory McIlroy in Scotland

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There’s an interesting convergence of storylines around Rory McIlroy heading into this year’s Genesis Scottish Open.

It isn't the first time that has been the case - far from it. Just a couple of months ago, leading up to the PGA Championship, the Northern Irishman was coming off two straight wins and was returning to the scene of where his last major title had been captured.

In this case, we have McIlroy returning to a tournament where he’s the defending champion. We have a major championship on deck and the fact remains that he hasn't won a major in 10 years – having let the U.S. Open slip through his hands at Pinehurst.

As is often the case in these situations, there are mixed reactions as to how bettors are treating McIlroy this week at the window.

"Not worth mentioning in terms of the handle. It's a lot less than we have seen in the past," said Tristan Davis from his post at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

I immediately remembered how bettors jumped ship on Scottie Scheffler after his disappointing performance at the U.S. Open. As soon as they did, Scheffler went out and won again the very next week at the Travelers Championship.

"Still a whole day of betting to go. It can change. The bigger bets often come in late on golf, so I would expect the bigger punters to bet up on him later (Wednesday)," added Davis.

Drew O'Dell, senior data analyst at BetMGM, points out, "(McIlroy) has our highest ticket count percentage at 11.6% and our second largest handle at 13.4%."

It’s a similar story for longtime oddsmaker Nick Bogdanovich, who noted that McIlroy “is getting some good action” at prices above +800. But veteran golf oddsmaker Jeff Sherman is seeing it go the other way.

"Not much here in the outright market," said Sherman. "In fact, they're playing Xander Schauffele to beat (McIlroy) in a tournament matchup."

At The Borgata in New Jersey, Thomas Gable is seeing activity on McIlroy but nothing too serious. "He has the most tickets written on him in the outright winner market but not the most handle," said Gable. "At such a short price, he isn't a real concern in terms of liability. There isn't any sharp money on Rory and it's all recreational on him in matchups."

Speaking with Adam Kaufman during his sports betting show on WRKO Radio in Boston on Tuesday evening, I said personally that I didn't know what to do with McIlroy this week and that I completely stayed away. It's tough to try to figure out how he is going to react this week. He'll be under the microscope as the defending champion - winning in dramatic fashion last year, nonetheless - and also as someone who hadn't spoken publically since his frustration at Pinehurst until Wednesday’s press conference.

At the same time, McIlroy has shown that he typically plays really well the week before a major championship. I went deeper down the board and tried to find plays with which I had more confidence, like Tommy Fleetwood.

"We don't usually see the sharp plays in the outright market but we have one this week. It is Tommy Fleetwood," said Davis at Mandalay Bay. "He's come from +2200 down to +1800."

Sherman is seeing some of it too. "We have sharp play on Fleetwood to finish Top 20."

Both Sherman and Bogdanovich have seen respected money come in on the 2021 Open Championship winner, Collin Morikawa. "Betting YES on Morikawa to finish Top-10 has been popular," said Bogdanovich. Sherman added, "We took sharp play on Morikawa to win it outright this week at some of our locations outside of Nevada."

"Ludvig Åberg is leading the way in ticket count and money wagered but we haven't moved the number. Tom Kim and Matt Fitzpatrick have been popular too. We've gotten sharp play though on Byeong Hun An," Sherman continued.

Åberg has been popular everywhere, really. "Åberg, Thomas Detry and Nicolai Højgaard have been getting quite a bit of action," added Bogdanovich.

O'Dell at BetMGM noted, "Åberg is No. 2 in ticket count percentage at 8.7% and No. 1 in handle at 15.6%. He is our biggest liability followed by Viktor Hovland and Aaron Rai."

The young Swedish phenom, who has quickly ascended to No. 4 in the OWGR and will be competing in his first Open Championship next week, made Davis' list as well. "Fleetwood and Sahith Theegala have been our two best bet players this week. Next best bet are Åberg, Rai and Hovland."

Rai made my list of outright plays as well as a Top-20 Finish this week. He's been in the final group on Sunday the last two weeks on TOUR and now he is going back to a course he's won at in the past. It was 2020 when he beat Fleetwood here in a playoff to win the Genesis Scottish Open.

Bogdanovich made mention of Detry and I played him for a win and a top-20 finish as well. He has played in all five prior editions of this tournament at The Renaissance Club, never having finished worse than 43rd. He finished 10th in 2022 and lost in a playoff here in 2021. His current form has been very good with a runner-up at the Texas Children's Houston Open, a fourth-place finish at the PGA Championship, and a 14th last month at the U.S. Open.

We've seen big hitters win here in the last three years: Min Woo Lee in 2021, Schauffele in 2022, and McIlroy last year. With over half of the field having played previously or being a current member of the DP World Tour, there is quite the mixed bag of contenders this week and I am embracing the variety.

Speaking of big hitters, I took some big swings on a couple of Englishmen at triple-digit prices in Matt Wallace and Matthew Jordan. I believe there are a number of different directions this tournament can go this week with the variety in the field and the way the ball bounces sometimes in links golf.

Yes, the weather is almost always a factor on this side of the world, bringing more possible randomness into play too, but the forecast looks pretty tame in the North Berwick, Scotland, area this week. Light rain, clouds, some afternoon sunshine and very little wind is what we are seeing currently.

Sounds ideal for us farmers.

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More than 3.4K guns intercepted at airport security checkpoints in 2024, TSA says

T he Transportation Security Administration said it has stopped more than 3,400 guns at airport security checkpoints so far this year, and most of the firearms were loaded.

The agency also said it screened more passengers this summer, including a record-breaking three million passengers this past Sunday.

A total of 3,269 firearms were intercepted at security checkpoints during the first half of 2024, which ended on June 30, the TSA said, adding that 94% of those weapons were loaded.

The number of firearms stopped during this period was similar to the total at this time last year – which was 3,251 – but the number of passengers this year has increased.

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Officers screened nearly 7% more passengers during the first half of 2024 than during the same time span last year, the TSA said. During the second quarter of 2024, more than 236 million passengers were screened, outpacing the more than 221 million passengers screened in the second quarter of last year.

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So far in 2024, TSA officers have detected an average of 19 firearms per day.

In the first eight days of July, which are included in the third quarter of 2024, officers across the U.S. intercepted another 166 firearms, totaling 3,435 firearms stopped by officers as of Monday.

The agency said 7.5 firearms per one million passengers were found at security checkpoints during the second quarter of 2024, which is a slight dip from the same period last year when the rate of discovery was 7.9 firearms per one million passengers.

"During a period of record-breaking travel volumes, our officers are working hard to keep our transportation systems secure and the traveling public safe, and any time they detect a firearm, there is a real safety concern for frontline employees and travelers," TSA Administrator David Pekoske said in a statement.

FIREARMS INTERCEPTED AT AIRPORT SECURITY CHECKPOINTS NATIONWIDE SURGED TO RECORD TOTAL IN 2023: TSA

"If you carry a firearm, you are required to place it unloaded and locked in a hard-sided case in your checked bag and declare it to the airline when checking in at the airline ticket counter," he continued. "Do not bring it to the checkpoint. It is costly and delays you and everyone else traveling in the same lane with you."

The TSA said passengers are allowed to travel with a firearm, but it must be secured in checked baggage, unloaded and locked in a hard-sided case. The passenger must also notify the airline when checking the bag at the airline ticket counter.

Firearms are prohibited at security checkpoints, in the secure area of an airport and in the cabin of an airplane, regardless of whether a passenger has a concealed carry permit or is in an area that allows constitutional carry.

The agency urged passengers traveling internationally to be aware of their destination's gun laws, as the region may prohibit traveling with firearms and could impose criminal penalties.

The TSA noted that it does not confiscate firearms. If a passenger brings a firearm to the security checkpoint, either on their person or in their carry-on luggage, an officer will contact police to unload the weapon and take possession of it. 

Police may also arrest or cite the passenger, and the TSA may fine passengers up to nearly $15,000 for bringing a gun to a security checkpoint.

Original article source: More than 3.4K guns intercepted at airport security checkpoints in 2024, TSA says

Beryl tracker: See path and spaghetti models for post-tropical cyclone, hurricane remnants

Beryl , now a post-tropical cyclone, is expected to continue to move northeastward Wednesday and bring severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding to parts of the Midwest, eastern Great Lakes and Northeast, according to the National Weather Service .

Heavy rainfall of 2 to 4 inches is expected across portions of the southern Great Lakes into central and northern New York and New England through Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center . A few tornadoes are also possible Wednesday, mainly over western and central New York.

According to the NWS, the flash flooding threat will be greater over parts of northeastern New York into northern Vermont and New Hampshire, while thunderstorms could be severe in some parts of the Lower Great Lakes.

Beryl unleashed a barrage of severe weather to southeast Texas on Monday, killing at least four people, flooding highways,  closing oil ports , canceling more than 1,300 flights, and knocking out power to more than 2.7 million homes and businesses.

According to the  National Hurricane Center , Beryl, the season's earliest Category 5 hurricane on record, weakened from a hurricane after pounding the coastal Texas town of Matagorda, a coastal community between Corpus Christi and Galveston. It had sustained winds of more than 80 mph as it made landfall at 4 a.m. CT.

Last week,  Beryl carved a path of destruction across the Caribbean  — leaving at least 11 people dead and destroying or severely damaging infrastructure on several islands. Beryl, which at one point strengthened into the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record, last made landfall on Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula Friday morning.

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Beryl path tracker

This forecast track shows the most likely path of the center of the storm. It does not illustrate the full width of the storm or its impacts, and the center of the storm is likely to travel outside the cone up to 33% of the time.

Click on the dots to see the storm's expected timing at that location.

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Beryl spaghetti models.

Illustrations include an array of forecast tools and models, and not all are created equal. The hurricane center uses only the top four or five highest-performing models to help make its forecasts.

Beryl watches and warnings

According to the National Hurricane Center, a Flood Watch is in effect for portions of:

• Northern Indiana
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• Central and Northern New York
• New Hampshire

Contributing: Doyle Rice, Thao Nguyen, Cheryl McCloud, Christopher Cann, Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Jorge L. Ortiz and Michael Loria, USA TODAY

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Why are flights delayed at Sky Harbor again today? What travelers need to know

Hurricane Beryl continued to disrupt flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on Tuesday, July 9, a day after the storm wreaked havoc in Texas and killed at least eight people.

As of 10 a.m. Tuesday, the flight tracking website FlightAware reported seven canceled flights and 85 delayed flights in Phoenix. Five of the seven canceled flights were out of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Airlines issued travel advisories for Hurricane Beryl that allow affected travelers to change their trips without paying change fees or a fare difference, with refunds also available. Here's what travelers should know.

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How many flights did Hurricane Beryl cancel?

In addition to Tuesday's delays and cancellations, FlightAware reported 44 canceled and 302 delayed flights Monday , July 8 at Sky Harbor, most of which involved George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport in Houston and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.

Thousands of flights were disrupted nationwide out of Houston's airports because of the storm on Monday.

Houston Airports, which manages Bush and Hobby airports, said operations were restored at 7 p.m. Central time July 8. It warned that flight delays and cancellations are still possible and that passengers should expect longer than usual TSA and ticketing lines and limited concessions and amenities.

What is the weather in Texas today?

Passengers flying to Houston may expect sunny skies with a high near 91 degrees, but a flash flood warning remains in effect after Hurricane Beryl. A heat advisory is in effect as the heat index nears 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

What if my American Airlines flight was canceled?

American Airlines , which operates most flights at Sky Harbor, is offering passengers who had travel booked at 16 Texas airports to change their flights without paying extra.

Travelers affected by Beryl can change their ticket to fly from now to July 16.

Fees are waived if the passenger bought their ticket by July 5, was scheduled to travel from July 7-9, don't change their origin or destination city, and can rebook in the same cabin or pay the difference for an upgrade. Changes must be made by July 9.

What if my Southwest Airlines was canceled?

Southwest Airlines, which operates the second-most flights at Sky Harbor, said passengers booked for flights from July 6-9 to or from Bush and Hobby airports in Houston, as well as Austin, Corpus Christi, Harlingen and San Antonio, can change their tickets at no additional charges.

Travelers must rebook their travel within 14 days of the original date between the original city pairs.

Passengers with tickets for a canceled flight or who choose not to travel because of a significant delay can request refunds for the unused portions of their tickets, or cancel the reservation and hold the value of the unused ticket as a Southwest flight credit.

Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at  [email protected] . Follow him on X, formerly Twitter:  @salerno_phx .

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