![]() Instead, you’ll find a collection of varied exhibitions that explore the wonders of nature, art, design, fashion, science and technology, and much more. One of the things I love about the National Museum of Scotland is that it isn’t just a load of stuffy old information booths and boring skeletons like you’ll see in many other museums. This enormous museum easily rivals any other worldwide, and not only can you get lost in the wonders of history in the modern section but you can also marvel at the stunning restored Victorian Grand Gallery. ![]() Things to do in Edinburgh in winterĪs the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh is the perfect destination for a winter holiday in Scotland.įrom the cosy pubs along Rose Street to the sprawling maze of rooms in Edinburgh Castle, you’ll find enough attractions to keep the entire family entertained no matter the state of the weather outside.Īdd to this the theatres, museums and art galleries (most of which are free), the fantastic array of places to eat and one of the best winter festivals in Europe, and Edinburgh has to be at the top of your list for things to do in Scotland in winter.Ĭold winds and rainy days do not make a fun-filled holiday, but there’s no need to venture outside when you can explore the maze of exhibits at The National Museum of Scotland. The following list features suggestions for attractions in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and the Highlands, each of which is shown in the map below. Now that you have an idea why Scotland is such a great country to visit in winter, it’s time to look at a few recommendations for places to go that guarantee an enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages and interests. Map of things to do in Scotland in winter While Scotland enjoys good weather in the summer months with an average of 17 hours of daylight at an average of 19 ☌, the winter months are a completely different beast.īetween November and February, the temperature rarely rises above 6 ☌ and the amount of daylight drops to a rather miserable 6-7 hours per day.īut that doesn’t mean Scotland should be avoided outside of the summer months, and if you can cope with a few wintry showers you’ll soon find that our winters provide some of the best holiday experiences in Europe. ![]() It’s often said that a holiday in Scotland will let you experience all four seasons in one day, and to be honest, that’s pretty much spot-on. Symbols shown on the map: Scotland Ski Resorts, Mountain Peaks, Surf breaks, Scotland Cities, Tide forecasts, All snow, city, surf, tide forecasts, Scotland Current Temperature Observations, Current Wind Observations, Current Weather Observations, Scotland Live Webcams, New snow f-cast 1-3 days top station, New snow f-cast 1-3 days mid station, Scotland New snow f-cast 1-3 days bottom station, New snow f-cast 4-6 days top station, New snow f-cast 4-6 days mid station, Scotland New snow f-cast 4-6 days bottom station, Temperature below freezing, Resort fully open, Scotland Good piste, New snow reported, Powder reported, Scotland Snowing right now, Sunny, Runs to resort.Scotland is a world-class tourist destination thanks to its beautiful scenery, exciting cities and fascinating history, but what isn’t so popular is its frequently dismal winter weather. Map overlays available for display: Scotland Pressure, Wind, Pressure+Wind, Scotland Freezing level. ![]() ![]() Please enable JavaScript to access the following map views:Īll map types that you can enable here: Scotland Colour Base Map, Greyscale Base Map,, Scotland Last 1-7 days snow, last 1-3 days snow, Next 1-3 days snow, Scotland Next 4-6 days snow, Next 6-9 days snow, Next 9-12 days snow, Scotland, Snow, Wind, Scotland Temperature, Cloud Cover,, Scotland Snow Depths at Top Stations, Snow Depths at all Resort Elevations, Fresh Snow Depths in Resorts, Scotland Snow Depths at Resorts above 1500m, Snow Depths at Resorts below 1500m, Temperature at 9am today (or yesterday), Scotland Days since last snow. ![]()
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