Things To Know
- Highlights – Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews Old Course, Loch Ness, Royal Mile, Ben Nevis.
- Languages – Scottish Gaelic, English
- Currency – Euro (EUR)
- Power Outlets – Scotland uses power plug and socket type G. The standard voltage is 230 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. I always travel with a universal adapter to ensure I can keep all my devices and batteries fully charged.
- Safety – Scotland is a safe country to visit.
- Water Safety – Tap water is safe to drink in Scotland. I travel with a LARQ purifying water bottle just to be safe.
- Transportation – Uber is available in Scotland.
Best Time To Visit
The best time to visit Scotland is during its two shoulder seasons of spring and fall
The spring months of April and May will provide visitors with smaller crowds, warm temperatures, and hopefully little rainfall. The landscapes will be blooming as the country awakens from winter.
The fall months of September and October should also provide a good chance of dry weather and smaller crowds.
The peak season occurs during the summer months of July and August. The temperatures, crowds, and prices increase during these months. Chances of rain will increase as well.