Packing for your Vacation in Scotland
What to wear for your Scotland holiday
CLOTHES
LAYERS
The secret of what clothes to bring to Scotland can be summed up in one word – Layers – bring thin clothes that can be layered up to keep you warm, or remove as you get too hot.
T-SHIRTS – You will likely find yourself warm or hot inside and so t-shirts come in handy. And, hey, you never know you might even be hot outside too!
LONG SLEEVED T-SHIRT – You will wear a lot. Used as a base layer or on it’s own. Make sure you pack a few.
JUMPER/SWEATER – A thin but warm (wool if you have) jumper, or sweater, is essential.
I also like a hoody type of top but would suggest bringing that along with a jumper.
JEANS – most people can’t go without them, me included. Bring them.
SHORTS – if travelling between May and September it may be sunny and even hot. You will be glad you brought a pair with you.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
One thick jumper, use the layering system to keep warm. A large jumper takes up a lot of space in luggage and takes a long time to dry if it gets wet.
OUTERWEAR
WATERPROOF JACKET
A light waterproof, quick drying jacket can be found almost everywhere and it won’t take up a lot of space in your luggage either.
Make sure the waterproof jacket also has a hood as umbrellas tend to be useless here.
FLEECE JACKET – these keep you warm. While the waterproof jacket keeps you dry, a fleece jacket can provide that extra layer of warmth you may need.
Throw in a beanie hat instead of an umbrella.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
A thick canvas type of jacket when wet will take an age to dry and will take up a lot of you baggage weight allowance.
FOOTWEAR
You will walk a lot more in Scotland than at home so flat footwear is essential e.g. trainers (sneakers) or pumps or hiking boots.
HIKING SHOES – Hiking down country dirt trails or walking on cobbled streets in the city. For these hiking shoes are essential.
Wear them on the flight to save the baggage weight.
FLIP FLOPS – easy and light to pack and if it is sunny you will find useful.
Only bring HEELS if you plan on going to a fancy do.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
Umbrella – the wind renders these useless, instead rely on your beanie and hood from the waterproof jacket.
