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In-Depth Information
High Season
(Jul & Aug)
» Accommodations 10-20% more; pre-book for Edinburgh and popular resorts
» Warmest season, but often wet, too
» Midges worst in Highlands, islands
» Also applies to late December in Edinburgh
Shoulder
(May, Jun & Sep)
» Wildflowers bloom May to June
» Best chance of dry weather; no midges
» Daylight till 11pm in June
Low Season
(Oct-Apr)
» Many rural B&Bs and tourist attractions closed
» Snow on hills November to March at least
» December days get dark at 4pm
» Can be very cold and wet November to March
Advance Planning
»
Six months before
Book Edinburgh accommodation for August festival period; reserve
a table for Witchery at the Castle restaurant.
»
Two months before
Book hotel or B&B accommodation; reserve tables in top restaur-
ants; book car hire.
»
One month before
Book train tickets, make reservations for wildlife tours and boat
trips if timing is crucial.
»
Two weeks before
Confirm opening times for visitor attractions.
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