Scotland

On my first visit to Scotland, there was so much that I didn’t know when I arrived. SO. MUCH. And as I scrolled through my Scotland content, wondering what else you guys would need to plan a perfect trip, I was dumbfounded that I had not written any Scotland travel tips?! SO, here I am, presenting a whopping FIFTY tips that will help you traverse your way around Scotland whether that be in the highlands, islands, cities, mountains, hills, valleys, and everywhere in between!

Scotland is a dream destination and a trip here has great potential to become a life-time memory. But planning can be overwhelming when you’ve built up a destination so much in your head. These 50 useful travel tips for Scotland will help you get the most out of your trip!

Rugged, colorful, and feisty, Scotland stands apart. From its stony architecture to its unmanicured landscape to the more laid-back nature of its people — and their peculiar fondness for haggis — Scotland is distinctly not England. A proud identity unites the sparsely populated country, all the way from the southern lowlands, which border England just north of Hadrian's Wall, up to the Norwegian latitudes of the rocky Highlands and remote islands. Outside its main cities, Scotland's sights are subtle, but the misty glens, brooding countryside castles, and warm culture are plenty engaging. It's easy to fall in love with the irrepressible spirit and beautiful landscape of this faraway corner of Britain.

Highlands, Outlander locations, Loch Ness, Edinburgh Castle, whiskey distilleries & bagpipe players: these are the typical clichés for Scotland and very popular destinations for Scotland travel. But the northernmost country in Great Britain has many more places to discover.

There are a few Scotland travel tips you need to know before you visit Scotland. With two amazing and historic cities in Glasgow and Edinburgh and more opportunities for outdoor activities, there is something for everyone when they travel Scotland as long as some unpredictable cloud coverage with a chance of rain is not minded.

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Get all the information on Scotland you need now, so when you get here simply sit back and enjoy your holiday. We've got everything you need on driving, passports and visas, embassies and how to find out more in our VisitScotland Information Centres.

Come and discover the true meaning of the word ‘escape’ by heading to some of the most rural places in Scotland. Everyone needs time to switch off and recharge. Take the chance to reconnect with loved ones somewhere faraway, or simply be at one with nature in wild open spaces. When the time is right, try some of these remote beauties and you’ll be rewarded with the most serene and undiscovered places in Scotland.

The Scottish Highlands are home to beautiful vast landscapes and a unique culture and history. With hundreds of hidden villages, historic towns, and a bustling city, there are many great places to base yourself and explore all that the region has to offer.

Many of us are looking for simple things we can do to make travelling more sustainable, and taking public transport is an easy way to get started. Scotland’s public transport network is both reliable and cost-effective, and a great way to soak up the scenery and get a feel for the country.

Scotland is a relatively expensive place to visit, with travel, food and accommodation costs higher than the EU average. The minimum expenditure for a couple travelling on public transport, self-catering and camping, is in the region of £30 each a day, rising to around £50 a day if you’re staying at hostels and eating the odd meal out...

Scotland’s high latitude means it gets long daylight hours in summer, with July seeing the sunrise and sunset from around 5 am to 10 pm. From June to July average temperatures are between 15°c and 17°c. Discover more facts about summer in Scotland along with travel advice and tips to avoid midges in this ultimate guide.

As well as being the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is one of the most-visited cities in the world thanks to its incredible collection of historic buildings, ancient castles, atmospheric medieval streets and family-friendly tourist attractions. Discover a collection of top-rated Edinburgh attractions in this article which features virtual tours that allow you to explore each one through a series of high-definition and ultra-immersive 360° photographs.

There’s a lot to like about Glasgow. Not only is it Scotland’s largest city but it’s also the country’s cultural hub, with a dizzying number of world-class art galleries, museums, theatres and music venues. Take a look at the best places to visit in Glasgow in this article, which includes an overview of the top attractions alongside ultra-immersive 360° photographs.

Scotland can be an expensive place to visit and unfortunately the price of everything from admission tickets to petrol seems to be reaching new wallet-destroying levels with each passing year. In this article you’ll discover tips and tricks to save money on a trip to Scotland whether you’re travelling by car or train, staying in a top hotel or a budget hostel, and eating in a posh restaurant or snacking on a takeaway burger.

Located in the North-east of Scotland, right on the North Sea, the port city of Aberdeen is a beautiful place to visit. Often overlooked by guidebooks and tourists alike, the third largest city in Scotland is a great weekend destination with plenty to keep you busy. The best part is that the city is so well funded by the North Sea oil industry that most of the main cultural attractions are free. Here are 7 Free Things To Do In Aberdeen, Scotland!

Many travelers give Glasgow a miss, but that's a shame. Glasgow is a workaday Scottish city as well as a cosmopolitan destination, with an energetic and expanding dining and nightlife scene, top-notch museums, and a unique flair for art and design. It's also a pilgrimage site for architecture buffs, thanks to a cityscape packed with Victorian facades, bold new construction, and the beloved works by hometown visionary Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Edinburgh may have the royal aura, but Glasgow has a down-to-earth appeal.

AllTrails has 2,253 great hiking trails, trail running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Ready for some activity? There are 890 moderate trails in Scotland ranging from 1.3 to 336.2 km and from 0 to 4,971 meters above sea level.

By Susanne Müller | The Orkney archipelago in the north of Scotland is definitely no place for wimps. The weather is often rough and the wind is stormy. Some even believe that the islands are haunted. You are in a wild sea, where the North Sea and the Atlantic meet. The Orkneys are around 70 islands, large and small, of which only 20 are inhabited. They keep the secrets of a bygone era and that is probably why they are so tempting.