Plan Your Trip

Transport

Scenic rail, car hire for rural areas, local buses and ferries.

Tip Check mountain weather before hill walks and carry layers, map and water.

Glenfinnan Viaduct train view
Glenfinnan Viaduct (Nicolas17, CC BY SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons)

When to Visit

  • Spring: milder temperatures, wildflowers, fewer midges
  • Summer: long days and highest demand, book early
  • Autumn: golden colours and great hiking weather
  • Winter: quiet season and snow sports in the Cairngorms

Accommodation

Hotels, B and Bs, hostels and cabins. Book coastal and Skye stays well in advance.