Scotland Geography

No matter which part of the country you choose as your base, Scotland provides the perfect place to indulge yourself, whether you’re into walking, watching wildlife, exploring historic sites and gardens, sightseeing or just eating and drinking. So if you’re looking for a rich and vibrant holiday, touring Scotland is sure to provide you with an unforgettable experience.
Scotland is a small, North European country of around 79,000 square kilometers. There are just 5 million Scots. It is a part of the United Kingdom, but it has their own developed parlament based in the capital, Edinburgh, and their own distinct culture. The official language is English, although Gaelic is spoken, primarily in the North and West of Scotland. The Scots language (which has many similarities to English, but also draws on French and Gaelic) is also spoken. Whereas Gaelic is the language of the Highlands & Islands, Scots is the language of the Lowlands. The national flower is the thistle, although the heather which covers significant moorland areas is also closely associated with the country, providing peat for the fire and, along with lichens, dyes for tartan.
Scotland’s weather is very changeable. If you are a first-time visitor, you never be certain about what sort of weather you are going to find during you stay there. Scotch people says: “If you don’t like the Scottish weather, wait half an hour and it’ll change.” Average temperatures in the summertime in most part of Scotland are around 55/65F. The temperatures can fall below this but equally they can be above, so it is best to have clothes which can “layer” and add and subtract as required. Temperatures above 80F are most unusual in Scotland. Generally, Scotland is more cloudy than England, due mainly to the hilly nature of the terrain and the proximity of...

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