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Scotland What to Pack

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WEATHER Glasgow

16 Reviews The summer in Glasgow can be warm, but showers are a normal occurrence. So bring suitable lightweight waterproof clothing. Winter is very cold and yes more rain! So warm n waterproof is needed. There...

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Photography Glasgow

1 Review Resort Yeap. You should take a camera of some sort and other equipment (film perhaps) with you to catch the beauty of Scotland. Scotland has many beautiful sites to catch on film and to admire them...

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Umbrella or you may get a shower or two!

by Mccleanr56

Small bag suitable for basic necessites if hill walking or activities outdoors. Warm jacket for winter and waterproof coat all year round - you never know what the weather will be like! just the basics but you can easily get anything you need over here! plenty of film or memory cards and batteries as certain types may be hard to get over here! Bring insect reppellant and sandals or sea socks for the beach if you plan to paddle. The midges get bad in the summer when you are camping! Trust me I know! waking up being eating aliv eby midges is not good!

For the Not-So-Electrical Savvy

by christylac

For those from the U.S. who will travel with your hair dryer, be sure to check your voltage. Simply using a plug adapter will not make a 110 volt hair dryer safe in the 220 volt/50 hertz system used overseas. You would need a voltage converter! Our B&B hosts happily supplied a hairdryer when asked and most hotels have them in the room.

Be prepared for cold and rain

by GrumpyDiver

Yes, even in the middle of summer, Scotland's weather needs to be dealt with. Rain gear is a "must have". Even if it seems to be sunny out, the rain can be just around the corner, so something extremely portable (like my poncho in the picture) should be close at hand.Be prepared to deal with wind and chilly temperatures!

Winters are cold

by cleocat

The winters are really cold and wet. Make sure you have enough warm clothing and especially jackets. Woolen socks and thick soled shoes would keep your feet from freezing. Walking in the snow can be tricky but you will soon get the idea.

wet weather or transformable clothes

by featurephoto

if you're bringing something with wheels, hoping to pull your luggage along after you, be sure to only bring luggage with somewhat sturdy or larger wheels. after some time pulling your case on the cobblestone the wheels get quite the beating and many of the travellers in our group lost wheels within the first little while of the trip. it is often rainy in scotland, and sometimes it's even just a light mist but it will get into your clothes and shoes so wear some footwear that will repell moisture. i had canvas vans shoes while i was there and found that after a while my feet were often damp from the weather. (and from walking in wet grass). it's good to have a raincoat that's still light enough to carry around if the weather brightens up. i'm not sure if this fits in this category, but be sure to keep some change on you. in public places it is quite common to have to pay a small fee to...

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by CandS

Definately take some very warm clothes and a good rain jacket. We found that umbrellas were useless because the wind blew them inside-out too easily. Take lots of film or memory cards because you will need it...Scotland is gorgeous! :)

Jacket

by Sprucebeer

Make sure to bring clothes to layer and a jacket for wind/rain. We were in Scotland in September and got wonderful weather most of the time. The weather changes very quickly, especially if you are traveling form one area to another. It can be very cloudy, looking like rain and you tan your face at the same time. During our trip, it was mainly around 18° Celsius. We got some rain and it got very windy at times, so a windbreaker or raincoat is a good idea. It also got very warm in the afternoons… so dress in layers. In the hotels facecloths are considered personal items. They provide towels but not facecloths.

Things you'll need

by ginte

I don't know if it's always so, but in July the weather there changed so fast. The sun, rain, sun again, wind, rain, sun, wind, rain, sun... I guess, you know what I mean. So, even if it's summer take a warmer sweater, raincoat or jacket, good shoes. Be sure you have your PHOTO CAMERA with you. You won't like to miss these wonderful views.

Think Layers

by amh3855

The weather is very changeable so it's best to wear layers. Typically I wear a long sleeve t-shirt, wool sweater and waterproof jacket. At some point during the day, you will be down to the t-shirt but the extra layers will feel good when it gets cool again. Also, invested in a Barbour jacket and it was one of the best purchases. I was able to walk around outside in the rain and stay dry. Stayed on the outer deck of the ferry from Skye to Mallaig and was warm and dry the entire trip. Waterproof, comfortable boots as well if you plan on doing any walking as it gets muddy. Buy some linen or aromatherapy spray and use on hotel sheets. It will help you relax and fall asleep, as well as making it seem more like home. Travel candle tins are also nice to have especially if your hotel room has a good bath tub. Lots of film as it is more expensive, especially when you are in a remote area. A...

Film

by ophiro

Beautiful country with amazing landscapes , great castles and architecture.You should take a lot of film with your camera or memory card if you have a digital camera.I took almost 650 pictures on this trip.

Top 3 Hotels in Scotland

The Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh

5 Reviews and 770 Opinions Two men wearing kilts (or trews) welcome you at the door and an open fire welcomes you in the lobby,...

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Hotel du Vin at One Devonshire Gardens Glasgow

1 Review and 352 Opinions One Devonshire Gardens is a class of its own.Fabulous rooms with four poster beds,tubs you could...

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Skene House Rosemont Hotel Aberdeen

1 Review and 247 Opinions Skene House Apartments was so nice, an impressive layout , nice bedrooms !, Fantastic and modernised...

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Q: Hello Lovely site indeed. Great resource. I plan on spending 11 days in Scotland and just wanted some advice. FYI: I have...

A: I can't address all your questions, but wonder if you want a full day on Loch Lomond unless you plan on boating, fishing, etc. One of the ways we dealt with not having a...

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