What is the sunniest part of Scotland?


What is the sunniest part of Scotland? Dundee is Scotland's sunniest city, with an average of 1,523 hours of sunshine per year. The long daylight hours means that you could play a round of golf in the middle of the night on Orkney and Shetland.


What is the sunniest month in Scotland?

During the period in consideration, the month with the most hours of sunshine in Scotland was June 2023, with a total of 231.4 hours. However, April and May typically have the most hours of sunshine in Scotland.


Is Dunbar the sunniest place in Scotland?

Cromwell went on to take Edinburgh which led to Scotland becoming part of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland in 1653. Dunbar is the sunniest place in Scotland and today a popular visitor destination with its rugged coastline, beautiful beaches and rolling countryside.


Which Scottish island is like the Caribbean?

I recently visited the Isle of Barra in Scotland, which is so beautiful it's been compared to the Caribbean. My partner and I arrived via plane from Glasgow, which took just over an hour. Our Loganair flight cost £164, or around $199, per person for the round trip from Glasgow.


Where is the nicest place in Scotland to live?

To recap, the seven best places to live in Scotland are:
  • Edinburgh: Best for culture.
  • Glasgow: Best work opportunities.
  • Isle of Bute: Best island to live on.
  • North Berwick: Best for retirement.
  • Dundee: Best for families.
  • Inverness: Best for accessing nature.
  • Stirling: Best for affordability.


Where is the prettiest village in Scotland?

The prettiest villages in Scotland
  • Anstruther, Kingdom of Fife. ...
  • Tobermory, Isle of Mull. ...
  • Cullen, Moray. ...
  • Lochcarron, Highlands. ...
  • Crovie, Aberdeenshire. ...
  • Dean Village, Edinburgh. ...
  • Kippford, Dumfries and Galloway. ...
  • Balmaha, Loch Lomond.


Where is the wettest place in Scotland?

It was no surprise that the west coast of Scotland topped the list of wettest locations and more specifically Glen Etive. This historic Glen receives on average 3300mm of rain per year, dry days here are far outnumbered by rainy ones. In fact, Glen Etive ranks as one of the wettest locations in the whole of Europe.


What is the nicest seaside town in Scotland?

  • North Berwick. The most highly recommended seaside town in Scotland was of course North Berwick. ...
  • Stonehaven. Just missing out on the top spot is Stonehaven on Scotland's northeast coast. ...
  • Rothesay. Making our readers' top three is Rothesay. ...
  • Cullen.


What is the sunniest coastal town in Scotland?

Dunbar: The sunniest seaside town in Scotland for affordable breaks, birdwatching and unspoilt beaches
  • Dunmuir Hotel in Dunbar, Scotland (Photo: GWS Photography)
  • Belhaven Bay is a glorious, extensive beach within the John Muir Country Park (Photo: Stuart Brunton/VisitScotland)