Scotland is about half the size of England, and roughly two-thirds of the country is mountain and moorland. Geographically, it can be divided into three areas: the Southern Uplands, the Central Lowlands, and the Northern Highlands and Islands. The Southern Uplands are the fertile plains and hills bordering England; the Central Lowlands run from Edinburgh to Glasgow and contain the industrial belt and most of the population, while the Highlands comprise of stunning mountains and long, narrow lakes (known as lochs in Scotland).
There are four distinct seasons in Scotland, although it can rain anytime of year. Winds from the Atlantic Ocean create warmer temperatures than expected for its latitude so high north. Average highs in the summer are in the mid-60s and can be as cold as the upper-30s in winter |