Scotland Reizen Guide
Scotland travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.
Active alerts for Scotland
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Samenvatting
Scotland is a constituent country in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Scotland is a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Er wonen ongeveer 5.5 million. De hoofdstad is Edinburgh.
Op dit moment is het 15°C (59°F) in Scotland met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Het voelt als 12°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 10°C en 16°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 6.5/10 – redelijk — plan rond het weer.
De beste tijd om Scotland is juli. Het klimaat is temperate. januari, februari and december zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. juli is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 18°C, terwijl januari is de koudste maand, met minima rond 1°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 366 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye and Loch Ness.
Kort gezegd. Today is warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 16°C is 4.3°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 4 PM en 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Scotland today at 8.3/10. Windstoten en 60 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Kaart van Scotland
Interactieve kaart met plaatsen in de buurt. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.
Coördinaten: 56°29′26.5″N 4°12′9.4″W (56.4907, -4.2026)
Weer in Scotland nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 6:18 AM, okt 5 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 11° / 8°
Lichte motregen · 85% rain · wind 28 km/h
🌧️ 14° / 8°
Zware motregen · 69% rain · wind 23 km/h
Quick facts about Scotland
| Type | Constituent country |
|---|---|
| Land | Verenigd Koninkrijk |
| Continent | Europa |
| Coördinaten | 56°29′26.5″N 4°12′9.4″W (56.4907, -4.2026) |
| Capital | Edinburgh |
| Bevolking | 5.500.000 |
| Area | 77.933 km² |
| Tijdzone | Europe/London |
| Lokale tijd | 6:18 AM (UTC+01:00) |
| Beste maanden | juli |
| Klimaat | Temperate |
Dingen om te doen in Scotland
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Scotland.
Beste reistijd Scotland
Go in juli. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: januari, februari and december – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What en pack, what en skip
- A packable rain shell – 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 60 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid januari, februari and december – historically the least comfortable months here.
Luchthavens near Scotland
Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin Airport | DUB | 366 km | Dublin |
Counties in Scotland
4 counties mapped in this atlas
Explore Scotland
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Scotland?
Scotland is a constituent country in Verenigd Koninkrijk. Its coordinates are 56.4907, -4.2026. It lies in Europa.
What is the weather like in Scotland nu?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) met gedeeltelijk bewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 85% and wind is 28 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Scotland?
juli offer the most comfortable conditions in Scotland, which has a temperate climate. januari, februari and december are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Scotland in?
Scotland observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The lokale tijd is 6:18 AM.
How many people live in Scotland?
Scotland has a population of approximately 5.5 million.
What is the nearest airport en Scotland?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 366 km away.
What are the top things en do in Scotland?
Popular options include Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, Loch Ness, Lake District National Park and Sneeuwdonia National Park.
What places are in Scotland?
Scotland covers 4 places in this atlas, including Greater Glasgow, Inner Hebrides, Lothian and Scottish Hooglands.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) – coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Kaart tiles | OpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing – the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated oktober 5, 2026 at 6:18 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
