Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
first time
Everyone needs a helping hand when they visit a country for the first time. There
are phrases to learn, customs to get used to and etiquette to understand. The fol-
lowing section will help demystify Scotland so your first trip goes as smoothly as
your fifth.
Top Tips for Your Trip
»Quality rather than quantity should be your goal: instead of a hair-raising race to see
everything, pick a handful of destinations and give yourself time to linger. The most
memorable experiences in Scotland are often the ones where you're doing very little at
all.
»If you're driving, get off the main roads when you can. Some of the country's most
stunning scenery is best enjoyed on secondary or tertiary roads that wind their narrow
way through standout photo ops.
»Make the effort to greet the locals. The best experiences of Scotland are to be had
courtesy of the Scots themselves, whose helpfulness, friendliness and fun has not been
exaggerated.
What to Wear
Scotland is a fairly casual destination and you can wear pretty much whatever you like all
the time. For fancy dinners, smart casual is all that's required. No restaurant will insist on
jackets or ties, nor will any theatre or concert hall.
Summer days can be warm but rarely hot, so you'll always want something around your
legs and shoulders when the inevitable cool sets in. If you plan to be in the Highlands dur-
ing midge season, make sure you have long-sleeved shirts and long trousers - anyone in
shorts and T-shirt will be eaten alive.
