The problem is there never is any sunny weather in Scotland anymore, at least in the scenic parts. Highlands seem to have been stuck under a permanent blanket of overcast this year. Even when it's been sunny in the East the mountains seem stuck under relentless cloud.
I went to the Highlands for 10 days in May 2021 and the weather was disgusting. Barely saw the sun. It was ridiculously cold, dull and wet. One day had rain and 6C. Had a long weekend at Aviemore at the start of May this year and again barely any sun. Another day with rain and 6C
That is supposed to be the best time of year to visit and all you get are conditions no different to mid-winter.
Only time I would ever have got good weather was in August 2020 when I had a long weekend booked in Glencoe. It was 25C but the rancid dictator at Bute House put us under a ridiculous lockdown over a trivial number of Covid cases so couldn't go. Seemed preposterous at the time. No words for it now.
To rub salt into the wounds I ended up stuck here enduring the worst week of August weather I've ever experienced. Endless grey skies, 4 hours of sun and 15C highs
Originally Posted by: richardabdn