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FAQs: Scotland
What should I know about Scotland?
Located to the northwest of Continental Europe, Scotland comprises the northern section of the island of Britain. It shares a land border with England to the south, and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea, Irish Sea and North Channel in all other directions. Besides the mainland, Scotland consists of more than 790 islands, the majority of which are uninhabited. Approximately 100,000 people are scattered across 89 of its islands.
Why should I choose Scotland for my adventure?
Versatile mountain range
Standing in the centre of the Scottish Highlands, the Cairngorms are a collection of Britain’s highest mountains, reaching a peak of 1,309 meters at Ben Macdui. With rock climbing and hiking in summer, and skiing and ice climbing in winter, the Cairngorms offer a diverse collection of outdoor sports.
Britain’s highest peak
Formed by ancient volcanic rock, the mountain of Ben Nevis reaches a peak of 1,343 meters, the highest in Britain. Climbing the roof of Britain is exhilarating as the stunning Scottish mountainside provide a dramatic backdrop.
Quality and wild climbing
The ancient lands of Scotland offer the most remote climbing opportunities in the whole of the UK. From the sea cliffs and crags to the classic climbs in the Highland mountains, here you’ll find the best climbing spots for all levels of ability.
What can I expect from the weather in Scotland?
It Scotland is characterised by a temperate and oceanic climate with strong tendencies of changeable weather. Temperatures are generally lower than in other areas of the UK, with the Highlands seeing winter lows of 0°C and summer highs of 18°C.
Which language is predominantly spoken in Scotland?
English, with Scottish Gaelic spoken by few communities.
What currency is accepted in Scotland?
British pound sterling.
How can I get to Scotland?
Edinburgh Airport is the busiest in Scotland, handling around 12 million passengers per year. This is likely to be your first port of call for reaching the Highlands. The most direct flight to the rugged mountainside is Inverness Airport, although it currently offers only limited international flights.
What’s the country code of Scotland?
+44.
What’s the high season in Scotland?
The spring months from March to May and autumn months of September to November are ideal months to visit Scotland. However, if you’re climbing the mountains of the Highland then you can visit all year round providing that the weather is dry.
What people are saying about Scotland trips
5.00
Our mission was to hike up Ben Nevis but not along the main footpath. We hoped for something a bit more challenging. ..and we got it. Uncertain of what we’d be facing, Scott expertly assessed our ability during the first part of the hike and enthusiastically confirmed that we could handle the trip up the back. Knowledgeable about about the area, geology and flora, Scott was an excellent guide and fun to spend the day with. He offered us tips for managing the terrain and kept the pace that would give us the adventure we were looking for. We came away feeling that the investment in a guide was well worth it. We would not have tackled that route without his guidance. Recommended without reservation! Thanks Scott
Jason
5.00
Scott is a great guide with excellent communication skills, local knowledge and technical expertise. The trip up the Ben was fantastic and throughout the whole experience Scott was always on hand to help or give assistance when needed as well as taking the time to teach me some new skills along the way. Thanks very much
5.00
What a fantastic trip ! This was my first time to use crampons and scrabbling. The pre walk information and communication was 10/10 Scott and Malcolm were extremely professional with a great knowledge of the mountain. I felt safe yet appropriately challenged throughout which made for an unforgettable day. The company was top class too. I could not recommend climbing Ben Nevis with Kirkhope mountaineering highly enough ! Thanks so much Paula
Benjamin
5.00
The guide I had on the day was Dave Fowler, not Ken
William
5.00
Paul is the man! Great guide.
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