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Packing List For Scotland
This page of information is simply meant to be a very basic guide to help you with your packing. To enjoy Scotland fully, it's best to be prepared for large daily variations in temperature - and for rain - though it rains far less in Scotland than you might imagine. Scotland's climate is highly unpredictable. Weather patterns shift all the time, and the climate can differ widely in places only a short distance apart. As your Tour Guide, I'm highly aware of these fluctuations, and that's the main reason for keeping any itinerary flexible.
Always pack a mixture of warm-weather and cool-weather clothes. A raincoat/parka with a hood is far better than carrying an umbrella. Good walking shoes, already broken-in, are essential. Gloves and a scarf will take up little room in your suitcase - and yet may make all the difference on a cool evening. To pack well for Scotland, you need to grasp the concept of " layering, " adding and removing layers of clothing as the climate changes throughout your Tour.
It has been my experience that group members will typically start each day wearing; good shoes or sneakers, casual pants or jeans, a t-shirt, a sweater and a hooded jacket or coat. As the day warms up they will typically dispense with the jacket and sweater - or maybe add the gloves and the scarf if the weather takes a turn for the worst. The secret of packing for an enjoyable vacation is including the right kind of clothing which will keep you comfortable regardless of the weather.
You will have the opportunity to have clothes washed at a laundrette in Scotland, usually half-way through the Tour, thus minimizing the amount of dirty clothes you will have to carry around.
Money and Documents passport credit cards ATM card long distance calling card - your own phone provider may have cards valid from the UK to the USA. travellers checks airline tickets drivers license 3x5 card of emergency numbers for back home copies of prescriptions - with the actual medical name for the drugs medical history list - blood type etc; membership cards business cards - to hand out in Scotland
Basic Packing List security wallet toiletry kit tissues nail-clippers pocketknife earplugs expandable nylon bag small towel travel alarm makeup clothing care (woolite, clothesline, clips) notebook and pen book plastic bags photos of family manila envelopes map of where you come from - to show the locals !
Medical 2 complete sets of all prescriptions 3x5 card with doctors name, medical history non-prescription: tylenol, antacid, anti-diarrhea, laxative, antihistamine, decongestant, vitamins reading glasses sunglasses with neckstrap
Toiletries hair dryer - if you pack a hair dryer, you will need a power converter. electric razor - if you pack an electric razor you will need a power converter. your favourite shampoo and conditioner facial cleanser moisturizer soap antipersperant/deoderant toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss shaving supplies hair supplies small towel washcloth moist towelettes tampons contraceptives
Camera and Stuff maps of your destination country flat plastic magnifier travel diary pens or pencils camera and film - always carry the same ASA film camera bag dustbag to protect camera pocket calculator extra batteries permanent marker
Women's Packing List - The Essentials underwear leggings or tights sleepshirt light jacket casual pants or jeans skirt shirts/blouses dress - in case we attend the Theater etc; warm sweater long sleeve shirt t shirts warm raincoat or parka or windbreaker - with hood ! dress shoes walking shoes - very important ! socks gloves handbag scarf
Men's Packing List - The Essentials underwear sleeping attire dress shirt jacket and pair of dress pants - in case we attend the Theater etc; tie casual pants/jeans t shirts long-sleeved shirts light jacket warm sweater warm raincoat or parka or windbreaker socks walking shoes - very important dress shoes gloves Scarf
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