Winter Activities
Scotland offers so much to do in winter, whether it's trying out our fresh produce on the culinary scene, whisky tasting, enjoying our beautiful scenery, or getting active with winter sports, there's something for everyone in Scotland this winter.
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Whisky Tasting
Try a Speyside malt at Dalwhinnie distillery, the highest distillery in Scotland, explore highland malt and grain whiskies at Arbikie distillery by Montrose or try a lowland malt at Auchentoshan near Dalmuir.
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Northern Lights
Scotland's skies are perfect for catching the Aurora borealis and our highland routes to Fort William, Inverness and Aberdeen are unspoilt by light pollution, so you may be able to catch a glimpse as you travel at night.
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Festivals
Take in one of Scotland's many winter festivals including Celtic Connections in Glasgow or head to Edinburgh for the Big Burns Ceilidh or the Winter Festival.
Photography
Scotland in winter offers beautiful scenery to capture the perfect shot
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Visit Historic Sites
Visit Edinburgh Castle, Dunnottar Castle by Stonehaven, Stirling Castle or Uruquart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness by Inverness.
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Skiing and Snowboarding
Take in Scotland's skiing scene on the Nevis Range at Fort William or the Cairngorm Mountain Ski Area at Aviemore.
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Spa breaks
Relax at a spa resort like Gleneagles or at the Kingsmill Hotel in Inverness. Or choose to unwind on the banks of Loch Lomond at Cameron House.
Winter Wildlife Watching
See reindeer, ptarmigan, and red squirrels in the Cairngorms National Park.
