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7 Travel Tips for A Fun Vacation to Scotland

Scotland is a country with stunning castles, beautiful lochs, lovely mountains and parks that are sure to leave you in the most amazing state of happiness. Scotland never disappoints. It is a great place that you can never get enough of. Roux Luxury Travel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana can arrange your trip to Scotland. Before you go on your journey, here are some tips that could be of help.

· When to Go to Scotland

July and August which is summer is when you’ll get the best temperatures for visiting Scotland. There is minimal rain and you also get an opportunity to enjoy the Edinburg Festival if you go in August. It is a multi-week festival that attracts a lot of people so you have to book in advance if you have plans to stay. If you go in September it’s bound to be wet but you’ll get to see incredible fall foliage in October. In April and May, there is little rain but if you want to avoid crowds, it’s the best time. The temperature will, however, be cool and there still be snow in the highlands.

· Try to Find Nessie

Nessie was a creature said to exist in the Loch Ness and it’s first “sightings” happened in the 1870s. Visit the Loch Ness, a famous lake in Scotland, and enjoy taking a cruise hiking in nearby hills and visiting some of the small villages and towns around. Who knows, you might get the next sighting. If you travel to Inverness, you can do a day trip to Loch Ness as it is just a 25-minute drive away.

· Wander Around Glasgow

Glasgow is a bustling city with a university, so if you’re looking for many young fun things to do, this is the place to be. You’ll find lots of parks, monuments, museums and more. Glasgow is also a vegan and vegetarian hotspot in Europe too so be sure to explore that.

· Puzzle Over Rosslyn Chapel

The Rosslyn Chapel is full of artwork and symbolism that is still spawning conspiracy theories today. For example, you’d find corn on the wall when corn supposedly wasn’t discovered until several centuries later. Unlock your inner detective self at this location.

· See the Cathedrals

The cathedrals in Scotland are famous for impressive Gothic architecture and great heights. They have marvelous and unique Gothic architecture and imposing heights. You could visit the Glasgow Cathedral, Dunfermline Abbey, Melrose Abbey, St. Magnus Cathedral and more. Glasgow Cathedral is the oldest and was built in 1136.

· Try the Local Markets

In Scotland is where you are sure to find fresh produce at your fingertips. Markets that sell these produces are many in big cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh, but you can also find smaller markets in other towns and cities as well. The farmers market in Edinburgh is considered one of the best in the world.

· Play Golf

What better place can you play golf in than where it was invented? The Scottish invented golf in the 15th century and you can find lots of famous and challenging courses to keep you occupied on your visit. Castle Stuart (Inverness), Royal Dornoch (Dornoch), and Muirfield (Gullane) are some great courses that are worth your time.

Ready for your visit to Scotland? Let Roux Luxury Travel take you there. We also organize luxury vacations to lots of other locations and are renowned for the amazing service that we deliver. Contact us today.

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