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What to Wear Hiking in Scotland: A Practical Kit Guide
Scotland is spectacular. It’s also frequently wet, windy, cold, and unpredictable in ways that catch underprepared walkers off guard. Every year, mountain rescue teams in Scotland respond to callouts involving walkers who underestimated how fast conditions deteriorate above 600 metres. This isn’t a reason to avoid the Scottish hills, it’s a reason to go prepared. The right kit makes the difference between a memorable day and a dangerous one, and the system isn’t complicated once you understand it.