When is the best time to visit Scotland

I always visit relatives in September. The weather was stunning last year and the light nights are still there. Lovely scenery as the leaves are still on the trees and lots of flowers blooming. My favourite place is the world is the Borders. Lovely warm friendly people.

I get bitten rotten by midges, I have tried every spray you could think of

I have given up relying on the sprays and instead take a one a day antihistamine for the duration. Still get bitten but no itching.

I would normally suggest last 2 weeks of May or first two weeks June but this year the West of Scotland has had very unseasonal weather. September can be lovely.

Thank you for that info MawtheMerrier.
Dh and i were wondering when is the best time to visit Scotland.
I get bitten rotten by midges,i have tried every spray you could think of.

I went in June and it was light with bright sun in Edinburgh after 10 O’clock at night so you sort of get more for your money and no school kids.

Baggs

May or September

This. ^

If you visit the eastern side midges aren’t really much of a thing at any time of year.

Scotland is bigger and more diverse than people imagine. You will have to decide whether you want lochs and mountains, Western Isles, Glasgow or Edinburgh, Castles & History or whatever. Not to worry too much what you pick, because when you have been once, you will be sure to come back to see more.

September is a really good time to go - still warm and the midges are on the way out.
You'll be spoilt for choice for places to visit so have a think about what your interests are and have fun whittling the list down.

We've been back two weeks now and found May beautiful - amazing bluebells, no midges and quiet.

May or September

Depends where you are going but the autumn is underestimated. Beautiful colours, fewer midgies! We often get Indian summers too, but I wouldn't bank on it!

What do you fancy, countryside or cities?

September is a lovely month - the heather will still be out, the midges gone and the weather often fantastic