If you are going to be visiting beautiful Scotland, you will want to plan your trip well before you get there. Perhaps you would like to stick solely to the cities like Glasgow or Edinburgh, take in some of Scotland's history by visiting its castles or simply view the countryside. In any case, be sure to plan ahead for your Scottish adventure. Read on to learn how to plan a trip to Scotland.
Decide what you would like to do while visiting Scotland. Perhaps you would like to visit only the major cities such as Edinburgh or Glasgow, go to the Highlands to see the beautiful mountain tops and valleys, see the countryside in Central Scotland or the castles and coastlines of the West Coast and Islands.
Consult with a travel agent experienced in arranging trips to the United Kingdom. Agents will be able to supply you with details about hotels and rates, guided tours and airline information. Customized, personalized tours are also available, if you are interested in tracing any Scottish heritage.
Refer to a copy of "Scotland, The Rough Guide," published by Penguin Books in several countries including the United States. This is a comprehensive reference book about Scotland and gives details including maps. This book is recommended even if you have an idea about what you'd like to do while visiting Scotland.
Choose which season you would like to visit Scotland and pack accordingly. Most visitors go to Scotland in July and August, though both June and October are beautiful times of the year. If visiting in winter, you will get the chance of snow and consistently colder temperatures.
Bring a valid passport and proof of intention to return to the United States, or whichever country you are visiting from. You will also need a valid driver's license and at least one year of experience to drive a car in Scotland.
