Scotland trip

[Morrus]

Will I need shorts? Hmmmmm.....

If you want to advertise the fact that you're American, sure! Be sure to add an open Hawaiian shirt over a t-shirt, and maybe a baseball cap to complete the look! Oh, and sandals if you can manage it.

 

[Zaukrie]

If you want to advertise the fact that you're American, sure! Be sure to add an open Hawaiian shirt over a t-shirt, and maybe a baseball cap to complete the look! Oh, and sandals if you can manage it.

No one in Britain wears shorts?

 

[Zaukrie]

I have never needed shorts when I've gone there (generally have gone around April. Especially up north, it's notably cooler, the winds stronger. Maybe if you're planning on doing some serious hiking.

I think our longest hike is only four hours or so.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

I have never needed shorts when I've gone there (generally have gone around April. Especially up north, it's notably cooler, the winds stronger. Maybe if you're planning on doing some serious hiking.

It's unseasonably cold in London today, but it really depends on what climate you are used to.

There are also the midges to consider - keeping covered offers some protection.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

No one in Britain wears shorts?

I have a friend who wears shorts in pretty much any weather. There will be plenty of Scots in shorts, they are used to the cold.

 

[Ralif Redhammer]

I think our longest hike is only four hours or so.

I probably wouldn't pack them, unless you're taking some intense trails. In my experience, a lot of the Scottish trails are rocky and you might want the protection of pants anyway.

There are also the midges to consider - keeping covered offers some protection.

Oh, yeah, definitely pack some midge repellant if you're going during midge season (end of may to beginning of September).

 

[Paul Farquhar]

You could always buy shorts if there is a sudden heat wave.

You will need a packable waterproof of some kind.

 

[Zaukrie]

I probably wouldn't pack them, unless you're taking some intense trails. In my experience, a lot of the Scottish trails are rocky and you might want the protection of pants anyway.


Oh, yeah, definitely pack some midge repellant if you're going during midge season (end of may to beginning of September).

Definitely buying midge protection! But thanks for the reminder.

 

[Zaukrie]

You could always buy shorts if there is a sudden heat wave.

You will need a packable waterproof of some kind.

That's my current plan.... But we're testing the suitcase size soon....

 

[Zaukrie]

Approaching a three hour delay in Heathrow, so far .... At least it's a nice airport, but the chairs could be softer...