With proper planning though, a road trip in Scotland in winter is definitely worth considering. So keep this in mind when considering when you want to visit and in your trip planning. So you will have to plan accordingly and you will want to be flexible.Īlso note that many attractions outside of the larger cities close during the winter or have reduced winter hours. Roads can be icy or snow-filled (especially in the mountainous areas and up north), and the hours of daylight are much shorter, giving you less time to fit everything in.
Of course, there are a few things to be aware of. Other advantages are the wonderful light, and your chances for seeing some wildlife like deer are increased, as they come down from the high mountains to find food that isn’t covered in snow. There are far fewer cars on the roads, accommodation prices (especially for high end castle properties like this) are incredibly reasonable, and the scenery is just as spectacular. We love road tripping in Scotland in winter. You might also consider taking a Christmas themed walk with a local! If you plan on visiting, check out our detailed guide to Hogmanay in Edinburgh.
There’s also a huge torchlight procession through the streets of Edinburgh on the 30th of December, as well as the annual Loony Dook on the first day of the New Year, as well as a number of other events. This includes a massive street party, traditional Scottish dances, performances from musicians and street performers, and a huge fireworks display over the castle to mark the event.
New Years Eve, known as Hogmanay in Scotland, is a massive event here, with a wide range of events happening across the country.Ĭertainly one of the most popular places to be for Hogmanay is Edinburgh, which hosts one of the world’s largest New Year’s Eve celebrations. If you happen to be in Scotland for New Years Eve, you are definitely in for a treat. See more about what’s on in our guide to Edinburgh at Christmas. In Edinburgh for example, the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens is often festooned with a special light display, and the Edinburgh Christmas Markets run from the end of November through to the beginning of January. Many of the cities and towns across Scotland host some sort of Christmas event, which may be anything from festive Christmas light shows through to Christmas markets. If you’re visiting Scotland in December over the Christmas and New Years Eve periods, then you might want to look into the many events and activities that happen around this time.
SNOW SCENERY SCOTLAND FULL
We have a full guide to all the skiing in Scotland, plus a detailed overview of our experience skiing on Cairngorm Mountain, to help you plan your own Scottish skiing adventure! February is generally the month with the most reliable snow cover. Generally, the ski resorts in Scotland are open from around December through to April, but this will depend greatly on the weather conditions and snowfall. Whilst the mountains in Scotland are not as high as those you might find in say the Swiss Alps or the Colorado Rockies, there is certainly good skiing or snowboarding to be had, with all the resorts offering everything you might expect, including well groomed slopes and ski lifts. There are also a number of other artificial ski slopes in the UK, but if you want real snow, the ski resorts in Scotland are the only place in the UK to come for ski slopes with real snow. These include three resorts in the Cairngorms National Park, and one in the beautiful Glen Coe valley. Scotland is home to five outdoor ski resorts, found in the more mountainous regions of the country. Some of these are exclusive to the winter time, others can be enjoyed year round.
0 kommentar(er)
