The high season occurs during spring (late March to May) and fall (September to November). This is considered the best seasons to travel because it's when the average temperatures range from 6ºC to 15ºC, and you can still find snow in the mountains of the Highlands and the Cairngorms. The peak in tourists occurs during the summer season due to the high temperatures. The prices usually tend to be higher in this season as well.

Personally, we recommend the months from April to May, early June the latest, which is slightly before the masses of tourists arrive and with reasonable weather. It’s the perfect cost-benefit choice.

In Scotland you an array of ways to get around. As it's not a big country, you will be able to move from point A to B of your tour in a couple of hours. However, this is not the cheapest country to move around. Within the cities, there are plenty of taxis; and out in the countryside, probably a car is your best option.

For those who don’t want any complications or work on trips, and aren't looking for the cheapest ways or getting a car for a solo trip, the best option is to check all the guided tours available on the market. It’s a more expensive option, but all the logistics will be handled by them outside the big cities.

Public transportation is a good option to travel too. Not so expensive as a guided tour, the country is well connected by a extensive road and rail transport network. Train and bus services provide access to the Scottish towns and cities, and to the many villages and ferry ports. To access the most remote areas, sometimes you will need to get a car, ferry or even aeroplane.

In our opinion, the best way to travel around Scotland is without a doubt by car. It gives you more freedom in your schedule and gives you the opportunity to spend the time you want in each place. Also, it is a lot easier to get to the remote areas.

Driving in Scotland is easy most of the time. Don't forget that they drive on the left all through the UK. However, within a few minutes of practice you will get used to it. Just two small advices, first, in the winter months the weather can make driving complicated, so be careful with the rains and the snow. And second, always remember to look left when crossing people on a single lane road.

Personally, we suggest you to rent a car in Celtic Legend. They are an intermediary, the cars are supplied by Arnold Clark and they rent at a cheaper price. We can give you a good review of their services.

If you are looking for the cheapest option, if you are a group of 3 to 5 people, or even higher then car is probably the best one.

Scotland is marked by its own unique family of languages and dialects, helping to cultivate a strong sense of "Scottish-ness". However, mostly in the South you will easily understand the language. In terms of religion, it retains its own national church, separate from that of England. There are also a large minority of Roman Catholics in the community.

Generally, the people here are nice and very tolerant, and you can communicate easily with most of them.

LGBT rights in Scotland are in line with the rest of United Kingdom, which are one of the most progressive in all of Europe.

As in all adventurous trips, be sure to acquire a good insurance for your trip. It's important in case you find any issue during your trip. You will be outside your home country, some of you in a place far away, and any health related event or even the need to return home earlier could result in a big expense.

Personally we recommend the IATI insurances. We have already used it in a few trips and never had any kind of problems with the service.

Also, if you're outside Europe, 1 or 2 months before your trip, you should consult your doctor or local travel clinic for the latest information on health risks in the United Kingdom and to get any vaccinations you may need. Usually, for Scotland the vaccination is the same as the rest of Europe and include:

• Routine Vaccines (Polio, Chickenpox, Tetanus, Rubella);
• Hepatitis A and B (recommended)
• Infants 6 to 11 months old traveling internationally should get 1 dose of measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before travel. This dose does not count as part of the routine childhood vaccination series.

Scotland is a very safe country especially for foreigners, however pickpocketing is a common concern, mainly in the big cities. Abstain from using cameras and cell phones on busy streets and buses. Generally, the precautions are similar to most of the countries in Europe.

Be careful driving on remote areas and tiny streets, because the help could take some time to arrive.

For solo female travelers, Scotland is a perfectly safe country. Still, you should take the typical precautions if you’re a woman traveling along like using taxis from a reputable agency.

When you’re planning a trip, it's important to find out if you need to secure a visa for travel to that country and how to get it. You can find here all the information that you need to know related to this topic.

Scotland is not a cheap country to travel. Its unit of currency is the Pound Sterling and you will find it abbreviated as “£”. Tipping is not usually expected by locals, like in USA or Canada, but, of course, it’s always appreciated.

Daily expenses, admission charges to castles and museums, food and drinks generally are expensive. On the other side, enjoy the nature, it is free.

The standard electricity supply in Scotland is 230 volts. Plugs normally have two round pins (European style). If you are searching for an adapter use the type G adapter.

In all the major cities and tourist centers, you will easily find WiFi in all cafes and accommodations.

If your roaming plan allows it, use your own device operator to access google maps with mobile data. If not, don't forget to download all the maps and the important informations before going to the remote areas.