Endless light, full car parks
The longest days in Europe and the warmest weather Scotland does. Also the busiest roads, the highest prices and the midges.
Good for
- Island hopping and beaches
- Puffins and seabirds
- Edinburgh's August festivals
- Family trips in the school holidays
Watch out for
- Book Skye accommodation and car ferries months ahead
- Midges in the west Highlands, especially on still evenings
- Single-track roads get slow
The months
June
Almost endless light. Midges arrive in the west Highlands.
About 17 hrs lightMidges: HighBusy
July
School holidays. Book Skye beds and ferries well ahead.
About 17 hrs lightMidges: HighVery busy
August
Festival month in Edinburgh. Heather in bloom. Busiest roads.
About 15 hrs lightMidges: HighVery busy
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