Photos of Scotland

Above is a small selection of Scotland photos I have taken over the years and each one holds special memories. You can click on the above photos to enlarge them. The first time we went to Edinburgh we ate lunch at Deacon Brodie's Tavern and watched the Edinburgh Military Tattoo marching by while playing their bagpipes and pounding their drums. We stared in awe from the windows surrounded by flowers, as they headed up the hill to Edinburgh Castle. Then there was the trip to Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven Scotland. It was a bit of a drive from where we were staying but Dunnottar Castle was a must see especially for my husband. We discovered on our visit that William Wallace stormed the castle and won. We also discovered that there is a ghost on the premises. The grounds are very large, surprisingly, and make sure to pick up a brochure when you enter. This will give you a lot information and help you enjoy your visit even more. While we were there we enjoyed a wonderful picnic on the grounds of Dunnottar Castle as did many other visitors. Then there are the two photos of the inside grounds of the Elgin Cathedral. One is of a pictish stone. My husband and I kept losing each other since we would wonder away from one another in this large cathedral ruin. There are so many interesting things to see and we had been stuck at the hip, it seemed, for days. It was nice to escape and have a little quiet time to ourselves. One photo is of the abbey ruin at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh and the other is of the heather covered hills we first came upon on our drive from Edinburgh to Turriff.

Believe me, I have many more photos of Scotland and will be posting some of them shortly. Hope you enjoy them.

Scotland - When To Go

There are no guarantees on the weather in Scotland. Sometimes you can even experience all four seasons in a single day. And for certain sights and activities, there are recommended times to visit. For example, August and September are the best months to see the heather bloom. May and June have lovely long evenings and the sky barely goes dark on mid-summers night.

If you are interested in attending any of the many Highland Games, be sure to visit during the summer months of June, July, or August. The Braemar Highland Games are held the first weekend in September.

The Edinburgh Tattoo and the Edinburgh Festival are always held in August and accommodation in the city is in high demand, so be sure to book early.

September tends to be an excellent month with quieter roads and less crowds and the weather is often splendid.

Christmas and New Year are increasingly popular holiday celebrations in Scotland, so again book early.

January, February, and March are the best times to ski the Highland Mountains.