What to WEAR IN SCOTLAND? | Tips for what to pack for Edinburgh & beyond

Wondering what to pack to Scotland? Curious about a local's tips about the best pieces to not leave at home when visiting the country, be it in the rugged countryside of beautiful cities? Look no further because for this video I've collated all the thoughts I'd share with my travel buddies on how the weather here gets you if come unprepared.

And also we kinda went overboard with the leaf blower, but heck did we have a (literal) blast with it (especially Simon)

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[stephaniemcintosh]

Having lived in Scotland for a lot of my life, my go to clothing is - pair of well worn in hiking boots (preferably goretex), thermal jeans, thin t-shirt with fleece over the top, waterproof top layer, water proof thermal gloves, tote bag big enough to carry the coat and fleece if necessary. As they say here, if you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes! 😂

[spyhunter]

Wife and I moved to Scotland in Feb from the USA. Basically, always be prepared! We’ve left the house when it’s full sun and blue skies only to still get caught in a downpour. Always bring a backpack with packable rain jackets.

[chryseass.]

I laughed at this - so true! I remember once asking a lady (during a summer visit) what she wore in the winter and she told me that all you do is add or subtract a layer to the same basic wardrobe which you can wear pretty much year round. Coming from Canada with our extremes of climate that was quite an alien concept until I experienced it firsthand!

[omniscient.nescience]

As a Scot (and also fellow Raynaud's sufferer) my biggest tip for hands is this: get a pair of fingerless gloves (mine are technically arthritic compression gloves bc my fingers are also hypermobile and get super sore especially in the winter), and then layer a pair of warm mittens over. Mittens always keep your hands warmer then gloves as your fingers have not only the trapped heat of the insulatory material, but each other as well, whereas with gloves tour fingers only have the former. Then when I need to use my hands I can take the mitten off temporarily and still have my fingerless glove to fall back on.

[paulalago]

Thank you, great advice! You should make a guide to vintage shopping in Edinburgh video 😊

[ingaborlowski]

Perfect. Hands down THE best video for what to wear/pack for Scotland. The green screen elevates your game & the “show and tell” was brilliant. If someone packs the wrong stuff then clearly they weren’t listening…. Thanks so much 🙋🏼‍♀️😊

[FableM]

"The shackles of your expectations on your own gender" 😂😂😂 so funny and also true.... I like the different set-up very interesting video Kat ❤

[albaPhenom]

The hardest weather to deal with is like this morning, we have a very very light rain we call “smirr” which after walking for 5 minutes in it you will be soaked to the skin.

For that you need a light cool waterproof layer.

[jameshurt]

This is my favorite channel on all YouTube. I love Edinburgh and that you provide so much info about it. Love your travel vlogs too.

[ThePuccacat]

This is the best video ever. I have to get ready for a trip in June in Glasgow/Edinburgh/Highlands and I always like to be prepared without looking too touristy. You made me laugh so hard and I want to own all your outfits! The green screen is a game changer!

[eileenammendolea]

This was a great informative video! Thanks so much! I will be visiting Scotland with my daughter-in-law and her mother for the first ever in mid-August and this helped me so much.

[lorihamlin]

When my daughter moved from tropical climate to Colorado (US) she discovered warmth; I.e. puffer jackets, winter boots, etc, trumped over fashion. Many folks visiting ski resorts stop on way to slopes from airport stop at a local thrift store, cheaply buying ski getup that takes too much room in luggage and then drops back off at thrift store on way to airport to return home. Genius!

[LordOz]

I wish I had worn sturdier shoes for the Isle of Skye - those scenic waterfalls hide a lot of muddy grass. Also, while my jacket was fine for the chill, it wasn't water-repellant enough.

[petercraw]

Pack lots of wool socks. Lots of fleece and a wool sweater. Waterproof hiking shoes. Forget shorts and sunblock. You’re not going to Florida. I just got back from ten days hiking in Scotland in September. Amazing, incredible scenery. Rain every day. Sunshine every day. There is no so thing as bad weather; you’re just not dressed properly.

[hume]

My dad was born and raised about midway between Edinburgh and Glasgow, but always knew he would leave. He ultimately emigrated to Canada, more specifically Winnipeg as he had met my mum. He didn’t wear a winter coat for the first few years as he found a raincoat quite sufficient despite how miserable our winters are. Think -20 degrees F. plus windchill wind and blizzards. -40 is the same in both degrees F and C, in short COLD.

[Daaanini]

I visit Scotland this august for the first time & I’m soooo thankful for your videos. 💫 from Germany

[filamphibian]

Thankyou for sharing. Fantastic presentation. I will be making an off season visit (Edinburgh, Glasgow, & 3 days Highlands) in December! From the Philippines! Will have my merino, my waterproofs, and my positive attitude. Super excited!

[McConnachy]

I live 3 hours north of Edinburgh. Grew up in a house with only a coal fire for heat. I cant handle the hot summers that they have in mainland Europe, in England also. I wear non jeans trouser (work trousers are warmer) a t shirt and a fleece. The waterproof jacket is never far away, and a quilted jacket for winter. Its generally colder from November to April. Wind and ice are a common problem in these months. Thank you for the video

[robinbarbour]

My husband and I visited Edinburgh in early June and thankfully, we packed for a little bit of everything. I wore outfits ranging from all-out linen to thick tights, jeans and a wool sweater. The unpredictability of the weather was a lot like ours in NC, just a little on the cooler side!

[cinderellallanto]

Thanks u! This is great honestly. Will be going this Oct for the first time, almost forgot the disposable hot pads! Thanks for the reminder. You and ur team is truly a blessing.