When it comes to wild camping, you can park your van anywhere in Scotland. This is apart from the obvious, like someone’s property, a layby, on a corner and so on; just use common sense. There are a lot of hidden gems and remote areas around, but it just takes a while to find them!
Tips for Road Trips
Download Park4night app before you travel which shares secret and amazing free spots to park each night
Scotland is a 365-day-year-round holiday destination, and knowing when to visit depends on your personal preference
Download Park4night app before you travel which shares secret and amazing free spots to park each night
Scotland is a 365-day-year-round holiday destination, and knowing when to visit depends on your personal preference
☀️ If you want sunshine and blue skies, visit during the summer months of June-August. These are generally Scotland’s hottest months, but there’s no guarantee. Temperatures in these months can still drop and of course, we will still have some rain (it is the UK!) It can also get crowded and busy during the summer peak time. Make sure you pre-book any accommodation. (https://booking.tp.st/vG4lPXKp)
❄️ If you’d like to experience Scotland for its moody weather and clouds, head there for the colder months, like November and January. You’re also likely to see snow at this time in Scotland.
🌸 Spring in Scotland usually begins in late March and is until May. Temperatures are beginning to rise and there is less rain than in the winter months. Pink blossom trees are blooming and the fields are coated in daffodils.
🍂 Autumn temperatures in Scotland fall between September-early November. If you’re looking for those aesthetic autumnal colours, your best bet is to take a Scotland road trip during these months.
🎶 Don’t forget to check out local events when planning your trip, such as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Highland Games.
A good thing to know about driving in Scotland is there are very few roads the more north you travel. There aren’t many routes you can take, and if you’ve got the plan of seeing the highlands or the NC500, it’s impossible to get lost. This makes it easy to get around, and we found so many unplanned viewpoints, detours, and surprises en route.
🍖 Good news – you can have a BBQ anywhere in Scotland, as long as it isn’t a forest area or exceptionally dry. Your best bet is a beach or roadside.
🏴 The visitor centres in Scotland are brilliant – they’re full of information about the area, with 3D sculptures of the mountains and forests, cute cafes and most importantly, clean toilets! A welcome relief when living the van life, trust me!
🦟 The midges and mosquitoes are in abundance during the summer months in Scotland, especially in the highlands. Be prepared!
