14 things you should know before you go to Scotland

@halbagen 4 years ago

As a Scotsman I have to agree these are great tips!

@mufuliramark 4 years ago

From a local, you did a superb video. Spot on. The tip about hiring from Newcastle was brilliant, one us Scots could make use of as well

@rossc.stalley1423 4 years ago

One other wee point about booking in advance, is if visiting any of the isles that require a ferry trip in high season, book your tickets months in advance At the same time you book your accommodation as you could yourself with accommodation and no means of getting there as the ferry is booked out.

@shlibbermacshlibber4106 1 year ago

I know sometimes tourists have a bad experience because of their expectations. Another one to add is the infrastructure can get overwhelmed at the busy times and its best to make sure you have things and arrangements sorted out in advance yourself, don't nesceseraly expect the guest house, hotel, to solve it for you again because they can get totally overwhelmed as well, don't just turn up unprepared expecting to wing it, it won't go well

@CarlosMejia-un3nm 1 year ago

I'm going to Scotland in June and can't wait to see the beautiful landscape of the Highlands. We will be driving for 7 day's so thank you for the tips. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 👍

@MARKSTRINGFELLOW1 2 years ago

If you're traveling in the Highlands Make sure you've got your groceries by 5 all the shops shut A hat with brim and a head net over it is good for midge's Midge's can't fly when the wind is over 12 mph I've seen people sit with a stand fan behind them to keep the Midge's at bay also Avon skin so soft is a good Midge repellent it's better than the expensive stuff and it smells nicer You'll find it for sale in most outdoor shops

@MS-pt4xz 4 years ago

A really good video, and a visitor from over seas who can say 'loch' without a problem; how refreshing.

@JonTruelove 3 years ago

Nice straightforward video! Thanks for sharing your observations and tips. Very refreshing to get such valuable Scotland tips without loads of just pretty loch flybys. I mean, lochs are great but also good to know I might want to check Newcastle for a rental. 😊

@willswomble7274 4 years ago

It is well worth checking out hostels esp. if you are younger or more adventurous. As in the rest of UK, petrol/diesel is normally cheapest at large supermarkets. August is horrendously busy esp. Edinburgh/route 500 and often has less good weather and shorter daylight than June. For walkers, do check for local groups, always take an OS map and compass, be well prepared and tell someone of your route and expected return time. It is not like the English Lake District, with a pub close at hand.