ABD Scotland Aug/Sept 2014

[Kat6783]

So I booked my trip to Scotland so excited but nervous this will be my first trip over seas and my first solo trip!!!! Agghh can't wait! Any advise on what to pack would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Calfan]

So I booked my trip to Scotland so excited but nervous this will be my first trip over seas and my first solo trip!!!! Agghh can't wait! Any advise on what to pack would be greatly appreciated! ��

Congratulatons on booking this trip! I think you will really enjoy it. We were on the Aug. 4 trip, and even though we got very lucky with the weather (very little rain and a couple of really sunny days), I was fine in a long-sleeve shirt and long jeans on all days. On the sunny days, I would also have been fine in a short-sleeved t-shirt, but I wasn't uncomfortable in long sleeves that I could push up. So you might want to bring one or two short-sleeved shirts, but having mostly long sleeves is what I would recommend. I also brought a couple of pair of capri length jeans/pants that I never wore. For shoes, waterproof hikers are a must. I mostly wore those once we got out of Edinburgh (and, in Edinburgh, I wore sneakers). I did wear flats to the dinners, with white jeans or cords and a sweater or nicer top. I did not feel at all underdressed for those events.

 

[sayhello]

Welcome to the DISBoards and the Adventures by Disney Forum! And congrats on booking your first ABD. I've done 5 ABD's solo, and find it a wonderful way to travel solo!

What departure date are you going on? Are you doing the Adults Only trip? I've been eyeing that one. I'll add you to the Roll Call on our Scotland Meets thread!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2933941

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[Kat6783]

Congratulatons on booking this trip! I think you will really enjoy it. We were on the Aug. 4 trip, and even though we got very lucky with the weather (very little rain and a couple of really sunny days), I was fine in a long-sleeve shirt and long jeans on all days. On the sunny days, I would also have been fine in a short-sleeved t-shirt, but I wasn't uncomfortable in long sleeves that I could push up. So you might want to bring one or two short-sleeved shirts, but having mostly long sleeves is what I would recommend. I also brought a couple of pair of capri length jeans/pants that I never wore. For shoes, waterproof hikers are a must. I mostly wore those once we got out of Edinburgh (and, in Edinburgh, I wore sneakers). I did wear flats to the dinners, with white jeans or cords and a sweater or nicer top. I did not feel at all underdressed for those events.

Thanks! I've been looking at my weather app to see what to expect but it's always better to get an idea from other fellow ABD travelers

 

[Kat6783]

Welcome to the DISBoards and the Adventures by Disney Forum! And congrats on booking your first ABD. I've done 5 ABD's solo, and find it a wonderful way to travel solo!

What departure date are you going on? Are you doing the Adults Only trip? I've been eyeing that one. I'll add you to the Roll Call on our Scotland Meets thread!


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I booked the adults only trip ill be arriving on aug 31st 2014 thank you for adding me to the thread

 

[Princess Leia]

Hi

Great to hear you are coming to Scotland. In terms of weather, by September we are very much going into our autumn. Temperatures are likely to peak in the 60's during the day time but overnight can be quite cool (low 50's).

In Scotland we tend to dress in layers. I would definitely bring a proper waterproof jacket. I tend to wear a t-shirt with a fleece on top and then a outdoor jacket. I would also advise walking shoes such as trail shoes. Trainers (or should I say sneakers) are fine for about the city. The wind chill is noticeable on the East coast (Edinburgh). You will be able to pick up a hat, gloves and a scarf here if you feel the cold. I've grown up in Scotland and I still feel the cold. My winter gas bill is testament to that! It would be worth packing some pyjamas
for night although it really depends on the level of heating in the hotels. You may still get midges so an insect repellent is a must.

It is just your luck you could have some lovely sunny autumn weather or it could be very rainy. Don't be put off by the weather. In Scotland we have learned to say "There's no such thing as bad weather just the wrong clothes!" Scotland is a beautiful country and I am sure you will love it.

 

[KBT35]

Hi Kat!!!! Glad you joined me here! I'm just now getting into this side to plan for our ABD trip which is starting to look more like China now! Until now I've been on the cruise board!!

 

[Calfan]

Hi

Great to hear you are coming to Scotland. In terms of weather, by September we are very much going into our autumn. Temperatures are likely to peak in the 60's during the day time but overnight can be quite cool (low 50's).

In Scotland we tend to dress in layers. I would definitely bring a proper waterproof jacket. I tend to wear a t-shirt with a fleece on top and then a outdoor jacket. I would also advise walking shoes such as trail shoes. Trainers (or should I say sneakers) are fine for about the city. The wind chill is noticeable on the East coast (Edinburgh). You will be able to pick up a hat, gloves and a scarf here if you feel the cold. I've grown up in Scotland and I still feel the cold. My winter gas bill is testament to that! It would be worth packing some pyjamas
for night although it really depends on the level of heating in the hotels. You may still get midges so an insect repellent is a must.

It is just your luck you could have some lovely sunny autumn weather or it could be very rainy. Don't be put off by the weather. In Scotland we have learned to say "There's no such thing as bad weather just the wrong clothes!" Scotland is a beautiful country and I am sure you will love it.

Should have mentioned that I also brought a rainjacket and a fleece, both of which I wore as layers depending on whether we were getting some scattered showers, it was windy, etc. We did experience all kinds of weathers, and the saying we heard more than once that you can get all 4 seasons in a day in Scotland definitely held true for us.

 

[Kat6783]

Hi Kat!!!! Glad you joined me here! I'm just now getting into this side to plan for our ABD trip which is starting to look more like China now! Until now I've been on the cruise board!!

HI KIM!!!

thank you for telling me about this website

 

[Kat6783]

In Scotland we have learned to say "There's no such thing as bad weather just the wrong clothes!" Scotland is a beautiful country and I am sure you will love it.

Princess Leia love that quote!

 

[sayhello]

Hey, Kat6783, I've joined you on the Aug 31st Adult Only Scotland trip! I look forward to planning this trip and meeting you next August!

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[snowwite]

So I booked my trip to Scotland so excited but nervous this will be my first trip over seas and my first solo trip!!!! Agghh can't wait! Any advise on what to pack would be greatly appreciated!

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

Congrats on your trip--you are going to have a blast. We went in early August this year and had great weather. I'm a frequent traveler to Scotland and fall is my favorite time of year to go. I've had great luck on the weather--great luck--including one trip in the 70s and 80s in mid-September that I was very unprepared for, LOL. Everyone has already given great advice on layers, and I will just reiterate the packing for rain. I'm convinced that it's the packing for the rain that always brings the sun