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10 Helpful Travel Tips You Must Know Before Visiting Scotland

The following travel advice for Scotland will help you get the most out of your vacation if you are considering going there in the near future.

1. Rent a Vehicle

drive-in-scotland
drive-in-Scotland

If you simply intend to travel to the cities, public transportation is fine, but Scotland offers much more than just lively Glasgow and medieval Edinburgh. Get a car so you won’t have to adhere to any public transportation schedules if you intend to travel to the Highlands’ more remote, hilly parts. Until you reach the area north of Inverness, buses, and trains aren’t as common or as often.

2. Even if you’re visiting in the summer, wear warm clothing

scotland
Scotland

Scotland doesn’t have a lot of humidity, and even during the hottest part of the summer, it rarely gets warm enough to venture outside without a jacket. This is especially true if you’re traveling to the north. On your journey, remember to pack a raincoat, hiking boots, warm socks, and a nice sweater for the evenings. Even on the hottest of days, nights can be chilly or cool.

3. Avoid visiting if you dislike crowds in August

Scotland’s busiest month is August, when kids are on summer vacation, and Edinburgh hosts the well-known Fringe Festival. Try to visit Scotland outside of August if you want to enjoy the actual charm that this country has to offer.

Fringe-Festival
Fringe-Festival

The mountains are nearly completely devoid of people in the winter, which further heightens the romantic atmosphere. The greatest weather, which is typically sunny and clear and great for outdoor activities, comes in May.

4. Reserve early

If you can’t escape tourist season, you should book your flights, lodging, and train tickets as early as possible to get the greatest deals. Get a head start to avoid disappointment! Bed and breakfasts are excellent options, but they become booked up quickly.

scotland
Scotland

It’s crucial to get train tickets as soon as you know your plan, in particular. If you purchase your tickets on the day you intend to travel, their cost may treble or even triple.

5. Take note of the cities

Glasgow
Glasgow

Our Scotland vacations are designed to highlight the nation’s breathtaking natural beauty as well as serene, off-the-beaten-path locales with significantly fewer tourists than popular tourist destinations. Yet, there are many reasons to suggest spending a few nights in a city like Edinburgh, Glasgow, or Inverness at the start or finish of your vacation.

6. For castles, you can hardly move

One of the most well-known structures in Scotland is Edinburgh Castle, which has a commanding vantage position atop Castle Rock. But Scotland’s terrain is dotted with 1,500 castles in total.

edinburgh-castle-famous-scottish-landmarks
edinburgh-castle-famous-scottish-landmarks

Some are merely skeletal ruins, but others have been kept and are still inhabited, occasionally as grand residences you can tour. One of the most spectacular is the ancestral home of the Clan MacLeod, Dunvegan Castle on the Isle of Skye, which goes back to the 13th century.

7. Gin is just as good as whisky

With over 120 whisky distilleries in Scotland, several of which are open for tours and tastings, there is no reason to limit yourself to the selection behind the hotel bar. Scottish whisky, sometimes known as Scotch, enjoys a reputation for quality for a reason.

whisky-distilleries-Scotland
whisky-distilleries-Scotland

At least one distillery tour is frequently included in escorted small group vacations to Scotland, but on a custom trip, you’ll have plenty of time to go on your own. Remember that gin, which originated in Leith, is also very popular in Scotland. Gin makers frequently flavor their beverages with Highlands and island botanicals like apple, mint, and gorse blossoms.

8. Discover the reality behind the myths

There are many myths and legends in Scotland, most of which have been perverted over time if they ever had any basis in reality. But it can also be intriguing and entertaining. The true history of Scotland is best narrated by knowledgeable local guides.

Loch-Ness-Monster
Loch-Ness-Monster

They can reveal the complexity underlying important events like the Battle of Culloden in 1746, the genuine identity of William “Braveheart” Wallace, and the most plausible causes of the fabled Ring of Brodgar in Orkney.

9. The language Gaelic is widely used

Gaelic
Gaelic

Road signs often include both English and Gaelic, particularly in the Hebrides, where it is still extensively spoken, albeit everyone also speaks English. Madainn mhath (good morning), slàinte (cheers or good health), and uisce-beatha eile mas e do thoil e are a few examples of useful expressions (another whisky, please).

10. Prepare Your Own Meals

In the UK, eating out is incredibly pricey! If you order a main course, beverage, and dessert, you should expect to pay about £25 GBP (about $32 USD) for your meal. If you’re on a tight budget and camping or staying in self-catered housing, go to the grocery store, buy your own stuff (Lidl is quite affordable), and cook.

scotland-food
scotland-food

It’s wonderful to eat out occasionally, so feel free to do so if you like. Just keep in mind that dining out frequently can consume a sizable portion of your cash.

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