Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Items to bring on your trip to Scotland ☔🏴☀️
33
items If you're visiting Scotland add these items to your packing list. My top tip - be prepared for the ever changing weather!
Sections
6
Clothing
Toiletries & Cosmetics
Children
Accessories
🏕Camping
Books and resources
Clothing
In my opinion this is the best outdoor jacket for travel to Scotland. The wax jacket will last a lifetime, great warm lined pockets and extremely weatherproof. I would size up in Barbour sizes.
Barbour Women's Classic Beadnell Wax Jacket
This Orla Kiely designed jacket is bright and vibrant and warm enough for Scottish winters. It has good pockets and a warm hood.
Regatta Womens Orla Kiely Waterproof Jacket
This summer light jacket is easy to pack away for travel. The jacket is waterproof and has a cool vibrant print.
Regatta Women's Orla Waterproof Jacket, 10
These are lightweight and breathable and perfect for wearing as a base layer whilst on hikes.
Mountain Warehouse Talus Womens Baselayer Top
These cosy socks are great for hiking or to wear bundle up in the cabin at night time. They are 51% Cotton, 30% Wool and come in a few different colours.
The Nordic Sock Company Danish Hygge Socks
This Edinburgh Based company offers cosy blanket scarfs with a range of designs, I love their tartan range. Lambswool is very warm and perfect for wearing exploring the cities.
Lambswool Blanket Scarf in Buchanan Antique Tartan
This colourful fair isle knitted vest is perfect for the transitional seasons in Scotland.
Percella Cove Fair Isle Knitted Vest
This reversible fishermen style raincoat 3000mm waterproof rating and windproof. I love the bright yellow side.
The Reversible Raincoat
These classic oiled leather boots are comfortable and perfect in wet weather. I also like their chunky soles that have good grips.
COTSWOLD Women's Laverton Ankle Boot | GO Outdoors
These warm high neck jumpers are cosy and perfect for layering in the autumn and winter months.
Women's Soufflé Yarn High Neck Jumper
In Edinburgh it rains around 150 days a year. You will need an umbrella, these strong wind “storm proof” umbrellas fold down small enough they are travel friendly. They have many different designs.
TUMELLA Strongest Windproof Travel Umbrella
Toiletries & Cosmetics
During the summer months in Scotland around the Lochs and in the hills the “midgies” are a problem at dusk and dawn. This deet free spray helps repel them!
Lifesystems DEET Free Midge Repellent (100ml) | GO Outdoors
This “midgie” repellent was tried and tested here in Scotland and will work a treat come dawn/dusk. It is also safe for children.
Smidge Midge Repellent (75ml Spray) | GO Outdoors
In winter we have very short day light hours (especially in the far north) I always use a vitamin d spray daily to keep up my levels.
Amazon.com: Vitamin D Spray
Hand sanitizer spray, you will need this if you want to take a picture next to a UK phonebox. This wee spray bottle has 70% alcohol.
Natural Defence Hand Rub 40ml
Children
Travel appropriate items and Scottish themed activities
This children's book (40 pages) would be great to take on the plane or train and tells the story of Scotland.
The Story of Scotland Children's Book
Adults and children alike adore Harry Potter. Did you know the authour took inspiration from Edinburgh?
Harry Potter: Books 1-7
Children's activity book. Peppa and her little brother George, as they take their first Scottish holiday.
Peppa Goes To Scotland Sticker Activity Book by Peppa Pig | Waterstones
Adults and children alike can use this Scotland themed colouring book. Lots of castles to colour in.
The Scotland Colouring Book: Past and Present
Accessories
Selection of miscellaneous travel items
Slim sized mobile phone battery pack, useful for on the go. In Scotland not all buses/trains will have charging points.
Anker Power Bank 313, 10000mAh Portable Charger
Scotland has the world's best tap water. No need to buy bottled water. Get yourself a cool re useable water bottle. This floral one from etsy caught my eye.
Wildflower Water Bottle, Floral Print, Botanical Design, BPA-Free, Eco-Friendly, Outdoor Essential
Handy fold able water bottle, different colours and designs. Great to refill Scottish tap water!
Silicone Foldable Water Bottle with free travel bag
The UK (Scotland included) use three pin G plugs.
TechMax US to UK Plug Adapter Pack of 2
Pocket sized binoculars. Great for bird watching, sea life spotting and for looking for some wild haggis on the hills of Scotland.
QUNSE 10x25 Mini Pocket Binoculars
🏕Camping
Scotland is famous world wide for its wild camping, be prepared with these items.
Handy to have whilst on the go, very durable and can travel through airport security with it.
Human Gear GoBites Uno Travel Spoon/Fork | GO Outdoors
This first ever complete guide to Scottish bothies reveals the country's unique and often hidden network of bothy cabins and mountain huts. Bothies are often free to use all across Scotland.
The Scottish Bothy Bible: Complete Guide
These dry sacks are very practical and come in different sizes. Keep your valuables out of the wet weather.
OEX Drysack 10 | GO Outdoors
Regardless if you are camping or not, these biodegradable bags help keep your campsite tidy.
100% Compostable Snack Zip Bags ×100 | Eco-Friendly
A small but mighty head torch is needed when camping. Travel friendly too.
Energizer Vision HD+ 260 Lumen Head Torch
Books and resources
The most recent edition (2024) Rough Guides book to the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands: Travel Guide with eBook by Rough Guides | Waterstones
The most recent and up to date Scotland Guide Book. Many chapters are written by well known Scottish travel blogger Kay Gillespie.
Lonely Planet Scotland by Lonely Planet, Kay Gillespie | Waterstones
Geoff Allan guides the reader on a mix of day walks and multi-day adventures to his favourite bothies highlighting the incredible wildlife, geography, history and culture that you will find along your walk.
Scottish Bothy Walks by Geoff Allan | Waterstones
If you're heading on the NC500 Route road trip then this book is for you. It also comes as an e-book.
The Rough Guide to the North Coast 500: Compact Travel Guide with eBook by Rough Guides | Waterstones