sweaters in Scotland? (or coats)
We will be in Edinburgh and St Andrews mid September. I have been checking the daily temperatures, but that does not tell me what sort of clothes to pack. Will mid September in Scotland translate to fall clothes--or more toward winter? Thanks for any help.
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Fall clothes will suffice, but make sure to layer (tank/T-shirt, long-sleeved shirt/sweater). Definitely have a waterproof coat and/or umbrella. Scarves for women are a great fashionable accessory that keeps your neck warm.
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Fall clothes should be fine. I would doubt that the temperature will drop very low. Pack for layers as there is always the chance of a mild September!
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I would take a mildly heavy jacket. You can get very cold temps in September and coupled with the wind....it can be uncomfortable.
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It was 24 degrees here yesterday and it's 10 today. Come prepared for anything; and layer, layer, layer.
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I second the advice about layering. I've travelled a lot in Scotland over several years, generally in very early October.
You can be very lucky with glorious sunshine but I have never been as cold as I was at Edinburgh Castle. The wind chill factor can be severe. I would recommend a mid weight jacket, plus layers. I think any transition season can be very unreliable and it's also amazing how fast the weather changes even in a few weeks.I'd take the jacket even if you have to carry it as it's definately worth the comfort! |
We were in Edinburgh May 24 this year, one day I was in a t-shirt, the next I was walking around the castle freezing in the pouring rain.
Take a waterproof hooded jacket since of course my slight umbrella turned inside out! My husband took his leather winter jacket with zip out lining for the trip and I envied him the whole time. Wished I'd had my leather gloves on the firth too. Comfortable boots are cool looking and a great addition. Could have used them at Roslyn Chapel ( half hr south of Edinburgh) where the cold of the stone floor came through the bottom of my leather shoes! |
DDA
This is a perfect reason to buy a good Scotland sweater. You were wondering what to bring back home. Have a look at these sweaters. http://www.inverallanhandknitters.co.uk/ I'm drooling wanting to have one myself. Blackduff |
RAINCOAT. UMBRELLA. WATERPROOF SHOES.
It probably won;t be cold enough for a winter coat but do bring lots of layering options. We were there once in July (it had been almost 90 in London 4 days before) and it was in the high 40's, raining and windy. I wore one of everything I had (tee shirt, long-sleeve blouse, sweater and raincoat). Many of the locals had hats and gloves - and didn't seem surprised by the weather. |
I've travelled in Scotland for 10 weeks over various Augusts/Septembers. I always bring a mid weight fleece and a goretex rain shell, which I wear either singly or together. I usually bring some cardigan sweaters as well.
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