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February
The coldest month of the year is usually the best for hill-walking, ice-climbing and skiing.
The days are getting longer now, and snowdrops begin to bloom.
Six Nations Rugby Tournament
Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy battle it out in this prestigious tourna-
ment, held February to March; home games are played at Murrayfield, Edinburgh. See
Fort William Mountain Festival
The UK's Outdoor Capital celebrates the peak of the winter season with ski and snow-
board learning workshops, talks by famous climbers, kids events and a festival of moun-
taineering films. See
www.mountainfilmfestival.co.uk
.
April
The bluebell woods on the shores of Loch Lomond come into flower and ospreys arrive at
their Loch Garten nests. Weather improving, though heavy showers are still common.
Rugby Sevens
A series of weekend, seven-a-side rugby tournaments held in various towns throughout
the Borders region in April and May, kicking off with Melrose in early April. Fast and
furious rugby (sevens was invented here), crowded pubs and great craic. See
May
Wildflowers on the Hebridean machair, hawthorn hedges in bloom and cherry blossom in
city parks - Scottish weather is often at its best in May.
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