Five Things to Do to Enjoy the Current Heatwave in Scotland by Rooms in Scotland

    EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, May 24, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- This week has seen some of the hottest weather of the year all over Scotland and it is expected to get even warmer as the weekend approaches. Temperatures are expected to reach at least 25C (77F).

The other good news is that the weather is expected to last for at least the next 7 days. This has already lead to parts of Scotland being hotter than places such as Morocco and Egypt. After a rather wet and miserable start to the year this is a welcome change for most residents and for tourists.

This begs the question of what you should do to make the most of the record temperatures and sunshine, well Rooms in Scotland has come up with the top 5 things to do to make the most of the sun.

1. Hill Walking - Scotland is well known for its many mountains, with the Highest Mountain the UK (Ben Nevis) among them. Scaling a munro (mountain over 3,000ft or 914.4m) is a popular hobby for many native Scots and it offers the reward of enjoying some fantastic views both during the climb and from the summit. There are 283 munros to choose from but also a great selection of smaller peaks if you don't think you could manage 3,000ft.

2. Visit an Island - There are many Islands throughout the country and they offer some fantastic landscapes and wildlife. The Isle of Skye is particularly good for this with many jagged peaks and tall mountains, it's a fantastic location to enjoy in the sun. Other popular Islands include Arran on the west coast and Orkney to the north west.

3. Do a Walk - There are hundreds of walks around the country which allow people to sample a mix of scenery, small towns and wildlife. Two of the most well-known are the Great Glen Way (Fort William- Inverness) and West Highland Way (Glasgow - Fort William) these are done over several days but there are numerous one day walks around also.

4. Have a game of Golf - The sport that is synonymous with Scotland after being invented here before being given to the rest of the world so they could learn it and beat us! There are no shortage of golf course around the country but for the pros try Carnoustie or St Andrews where you will find championship courses.

5. Have a beer...OUTSIDE - Okay, this is perhaps more for locals, but in the days of sunshine and warmth there is nothing like a beer garden and a sharp cold pint of Tennents to truly enjoy both the weather and the Scottish culture. Just to ensure your Scottishness, have a whiskey too!

Other suggestions that did not make the list included, Try some Irn Bru flavour ice cream (Irn Bru is the national soft drink in Scotland), Visit the Zoo in Edinburgh (the only one in Scotland and don't miss the daily penguin parade or Giant Pandas) and finally visit a castle ruins (Urquhart castle has one of the best views, overlooking Loch Ness).

Whatever you decide to do make sure to wear sunscreen, drink plenty of fluids (that means water not beer) and enjoy it while it lasts. Scotland has a wealth of fantastic scenery and wildlife and when the sun is shining there are few better places to be.

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