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Visiting from USA in April 2018
RinaMarie83
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Hello,
My boyfriend is from Scotland but now lives in the U.S.
We are going to visit his family in April and I am not sure what to expect. I am from California, where it is mostly hot (even in the winter), Hardly ever rain, and I wear flip flops year round! He is not really great at describing anything and I do not know how to dress, or what to expect while I am there.
I am very much looking forward to my visit and would like to see and do as much as I can while I am there but the reality is that he will want to visit with family and friends so I may only have a few days to do anything.
So after my long winded explanation, I would like advice on what I should wear? How is the weather in April? Should I invest in some good closed toed walking shoes that would be good in rain? Do I need a big coat?
Also, we will be in East Kilbride, what is there to do nearby? what are the must do/see things I should know about.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
My boyfriend is from Scotland but now lives in the U.S.
We are going to visit his family in April and I am not sure what to expect. I am from California, where it is mostly hot (even in the winter), Hardly ever rain, and I wear flip flops year round! He is not really great at describing anything and I do not know how to dress, or what to expect while I am there.
I am very much looking forward to my visit and would like to see and do as much as I can while I am there but the reality is that he will want to visit with family and friends so I may only have a few days to do anything.
So after my long winded explanation, I would like advice on what I should wear? How is the weather in April? Should I invest in some good closed toed walking shoes that would be good in rain? Do I need a big coat?
Also, we will be in East Kilbride, what is there to do nearby? what are the must do/see things I should know about.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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As an indicator, I wear something like these when am out walking and a jacket like this. No need for a big coat (it won't snow or anything).
If you are short on time and want to see a cool place nearby, I can't recommend the Isle of Arran enough. It is Scotland in miniature for all the good reasons. And if you do have time, see the classics such as Glencoe, Skye, etc. Edinburgh and Glasgow are distinctively different so do visit both.
Best of Scotland in 1 week itinerary (fully by public transport)
My Scotland travels (includes Edinburgh, Skye, Harris, Mull, Arran, Orkney, Loch Lomond, Islay, Oban, Dunoon, Speyside)
Here is some more info on what to see and do in and around East Kilbride:
https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/east-kilbride-p237161
If you wear layers, it is the most sensible thing for our changeable Scottish weather. It could be warm in the day but get much chillier at night and you definitely won't need your flip flops
You might also find this and this useful.
https://www.visitscotland.com/about/practical-information/weather/