Scotland UK

Things to Consider Before You Visit

  • Best time: May to September for hiking and outdoor activities
  • Currency is British Pound (GBP); widely accepted
  • English widely spoken
  • Weather is unpredictable; pack waterproofs
  • Driving on the left; mountain roads may be narrow
  • Respect private lands when hiking
  • Emergency number: 999

Top Attractions

  • Scottish Highlands; hiking and scenic drives
  • Isle of Skye; trekking and coastal adventures
  • Ben Nevis; UK’s highest mountain climb
  • Loch Ness; boating and hiking
  • Cairngorms National Park; wildlife and adventure sports
  • Glencoe; mountain trekking and photography
  • Edinburgh’s nearby trails; hiking and cycling
  • Orkney & Shetland Islands; wildlife and adventure tours
  • West Coast kayaking and sailing
  • Nevis Range; mountain biking and skiing