The Glen Golf Club At North Berwick
June
Kick start your summer with warm weather, light nights, and the perfect setting for getting outdoors and experiencing something new. Head to East Lothian in June where you’ll be met with vast coastlines, prestigious golf courses and links, golden sandy beaches, and the ideal location for trying out some watersports. Explore the iconic John Muir Way, learn more about the wildlife of the area at the Scottish Seabird Centre in North Berwick, and visit the impressive fortress of Tantallon Castle.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games
© Glasgow 2026
July
Journey off the beaten path in July and delve into a new location or join in a sparkling event or festival you may not have heard of. Gracing the streets and venues of Glasgow this summer is the Commonwealth Games. Previously hosted in Glasgow in 2014, the event returns in 2026, once again bringing Scotland's largest city to life with sporting spectacles and events that see athletes from across the world come together in a feat of community spirit. Aside from the sporting competitions, dip your toe into Glasgow’s cultural scene with venues, attractions, and live shows that the whole family will love.
Visitors explore the gardens at the Inverness Castle Experience
© The Inverness Castle Experience
August
August is no stranger to vibrant festivals and lively cities and is the perfect time to plan a solo trip or getaway with friends and family. Book an escape to Inverness, Loch Ness, and Nairn – a land steeped in mystery, history, and magic. Explore the ancient Highland capital of Inverness and visit the newly re-invented Inverness Castle Experience or learn all about the myths and legends surrounding the iconic Loch Ness Monster at the Loch Ness Centre in Drumnadrochit. Nairn offers a coastal town retreat with championship links courses, cycle paths and trails, beautiful coastline, beaches, and more.
Keep reading to find more destinations to visit in in August.
