Scotland. A land of wide open wilderness, deep dark waters, monsters, legends, hearty foods, whisky, and some of the funniest and most down-to-earth people.

Scotland is great from North to South, East to West. There is something for everyone and the people, in my experience, always make you feel at home. The vast wilderness is a paradise for hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. The cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh have great restaurants, shopping, arts, museums, and more.

The weather, on the other hand, could use some improvement, but it is what makes Scotland so beautiful. Compared to other areas in the UK, Scotland is a bit more cloudy, wetter, windier, and the average temperatures are lower, especially in the far North. The weather in Scotland changes very quickly and, depending on the season, altitude, and region, there can be big differences. Heavy snowfall and blizzard like conditions can occur on the highest peaks of the Cairngorms while the South of Scotland can have dry weather. Sometimes the peaks of the Cairngorms are bathing in sunshine while the lowland is covered in mist and low clouds. When low pressure areas with warm air arrive from the Atlantic Ocean heavy rain can fall in the West Highlands for days, while the East coast remains completely dry.

Getting around Scotland in a car is pretty easy, but it is definitely helpful to have GPS, especially the father North and into the Highlands you plan to travel. The roads are very narrow and winding, like most of the roads in the UK (outside the main motorways and cities). The hills can be steep, so if you plan to drive a camper / caravan, keep that in mind when deciding on the size of a vehicle.

Read More!