Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
In the end, the factor that will determine your outfits the most is the weather, which also
means that a light, waterproof jacket should always be close at hand, preferably one that
you can fold away and keep in a shoulder bag.
Booking Ahead
If you're planning to visit Scotland in the high season, the sooner you book your accom-
modation the better - up to two months in advance for an Easter or July/August visit.
Activities should also be booked in advance - cooking courses, organised tours, etc.
A month before you travel, book your hire car and reserve a table in whatever top-end
restaurants you plan to dine at. Now is also the time to make theatre reservations, espe-
cially for new productions.
Two weeks before you arrive, check attraction opening hours and prices. A week be-
fore, get the weather forecast. Then ignore it.
What to Pack
»Passport
»Credit card
»Drivers licence
»Good walking shoes or boots
»Waterproof jacket
»Camera
»UK electrical adaptor
»Insect repellent
»Binoculars
»Hangover cure (all that whisky, you know)
Checklist
»Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months past your arrival date
»Make all necessary bookings (for accommodation, events and travel)
»Check the airline baggage restrictions
»Inform your debit-/credit-card company of your travels
