As winter melts into spring and the days become longer and brighter, a new lease of life comes to the Scottish countryside. Both locals and visitors alike venture outside to enjoy what Scotland has to offer. Parks and gardens start blooming in all shades of the spectrum and the warmer temperature is ideal for walking, cycling, hiking, golfing or taking to the lochs and sea. Whichever choice of outdoor pursuit you go for, you’ll be sure to enjoy the best of Scotland just before the rush of the summer brings livelier and busier days.
Spring is the time of year when the lambing season starts, and other baby farm animals make their arrival too, offering the best farm and family experiences. May is the month to celebrate whisky, Scotland’s water of life. Whether as a dram at a Scottish pub, blended with other rich seasonal flavours at your table, or at a festival accompanied by local music and entertainment. And Spring kicks off the Highland Games, with a full calendar of Highland sports such as the caber toss and tug o’ war, and Highland dancing and music, across the country, right through to September.
