Driving in bad weather | Transport Scotland
During your journey · reduce speed · increase stopping distances · avoid sudden acceleration and braking · use dipped headlights · a minimum break of at least 15 ...
The Weather and Climate in Scotland - TripSavvy
Bring sunscreen as well. The days are long, and the hard angle of the northern sun, mainly reflected off lochs, can be surprisingly intense. In ...
Scotland in June: Travel Tips, Weather & More | kimkim
The east coast tends to receive less rain (and fewer midges), but summer can bring haar (sea fret) or cold fog from the North Sea. All this to ...
Weather | Scottish Travel Guide | Nordic Visitor - Scotland
The locals are fond of saying that you can experience all four seasons in a day, and quite often that's the case. Another saying common in the Nordic countries, ...
Is Scotland cold? Scottish weather guide from a local! | Scotland Travel Tips
It all depends on the time of year, but it's worth packing some warmer options even for the summer months. Evenings can be cooler especially on ...
Scotland Weather and Climate | Rainfall Chart | Scotland Travel Tips
So there's no “golden rule” for the weather, it is as changeable as humans are. If you're holidaying in Scotland it's sometimes better not to pay too much ...
Where is the coldest place in Scotland?| Scotland Travel Tips
As you would expect, Scotland’s Highlands receive the lowest temperatures in the country due to their mountainous elevations. In fact, Altnaharra in the Highlands has the record for Scotland’s coldest-ever place, dropping to a chilly -27.2°C in December 1995.
Where is the sunniest place in Scotland? | Scotland Itinerary
Officially, the sunniest month on record in Scotland ‘happened’ on the island of Tiree – the most westerly island of the Inner Hebrides – which received a total of 329 sunshine hours in May 1946. However, both Aberdeen and Dundee, on Scotland’s east coast, have higher than average sunshine hours all year round.
Where is the driest part of Scotland? | Scotland Travel Tips
Scotland’s east coast receives far less rain than its west coast, which has the dubious honour of being one of the wettest places in Europe. It’s no wonder the west is home to some of the country’s best distilleries, though; as an old Scottish proverb says: “Today’s rain is tomorrow’s whisky!”
Best Time to Visit Scotland | Climate Guide | Audley Travel
Month-by-month guide for travelling in Scotland ... Temperatures are slightly warmer, although again the mountainous areas will remain cold with snow on the peaks
Scotland weather guide | Cottages & Castles | Scotland Travel Tips
5 ways to prepare for Scottish weather: · Visit in the driest months · Visit dry, windy, and warm places to avoid the dreaded Scottish midges!
Scotland weather Tips | Scotland Travel Tips
We've all heard plenty of jokes about the Scottish weather - but most of them aren't true! Scotland's climate is actually quite moderate and very changeable ...
Best Time to Visit Scotland | Climate Guide | Audley Travel
The best time to visit Scotland is during spring (late March to May) and fall (September to November). Temperatures are warmer by spring, with averages of 43°F to 59°F, although there will still be snow in the mountains of the Highlands and the Cairngorms.
What should you avoid in Scotland? | Scotland Travel Tips
Don't Claim to Be Scottish. Don't Do a Stupid Scottish Accent. Don't Ask Endless Questions About Money. Don't Prioritize Loch Ness. Don't Tell People That the Loch Ness Monster Doesn't Exist. Don't Expect Good Weather. Don't Just Visit Edinburgh. Don't Avoid Haggis.
Where is the warmest place in Scotland? | Scotland Travel Tips
It may surprise you, but the west coast of Scotland is often warmer than the east, due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean currents – you can even find palm trees in Plockton in the Highlands! However, Greycrook, near Kelso in the Scottish Borders, holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in Scotland – reaching 32.9 degrees in August 2003. Kelso and Stirling have Scotland’s highest average summer temperature of 19.5°C – a balmy 2.5°C above the Scottish summer average.