Colour, stags and quieter roads
September is one of the best months of the year. October brings gold and red woodland and roaring stags. By November it's cities-and-whisky weather.
Good for
- Autumn colour in Perthshire
- The red deer rut
- Walking in cooler, calmer weather
- Whisky and food
Watch out for
- Many seasonal attractions close in mid to late October
- Days shorten quickly after the clocks change
- November is often wet and windy
The months
September
Crowds thin, midges fade, weather is often settled. Excellent.
About 13 hrs lightMidges: LowModerate
October
Autumn colour and rutting stags. Some attractions close mid-month.
About 10 hrs lightMidges: NoneModerate
November
Quietest month. Cities and short trips work best.
About 8 hrs lightMidges: NoneQuiet
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