The months of September and October are considered to be some of the best to visit Scotland and it's easy to see why, the weather tends to stabilise, meaning you get plenty of fairer days which are dry, sunny, and not too cold (well for Scotland anyway) – making it ideal for walks.
On top of that, the colours of the changing seasons are truly spectacular, the vibrant array of the greens of summer begin to shift into deep golden yellows, burning hues of orange and of course, bright, fiery reds, making it the best time to get outside for a stroll with your loved ones.
Woodland walks become a riot of colour, while the leaves crunch underfoot and the pubs and restaurants you'll find will seem even cosier than usual.
With that in mind, we've picked out some of our favourite places to go to enjoy the autumn colours in all of their splendour.
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Portree, Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is a wonderful destination no matter the season, but in autumn it really comes into its own. We recommend checking out the beauty of Lealt Falls.
St Fillans, Perthshire
With its numerous woodlands and lochs, the area around Perthshire is always wonderful at this time of year and the village of St Fillans is a great place to go.
Faskally Loch, Pitlochry
This man-made reservoir is the perfect place for an autumn walk with the foliage all around taking on incredible hues at this time of year.
Dunollie Wood, Oban
This ancient rainforest found close to Dunollie Castle, (historic seat of Clan MacDougall), is just a short stroll from the tourist town of Oban, and is ideal for this time of year.
Hermitage on the River Braan, near Dunkeld
Seemingly designed for this time of year, woodland walks just don't come better than they do at the Hermitage that surrounds the River Braan.
Puck's Glen, Argyll
This truly magical walk will transport you back to a much more tranquil time with its quiet woodlands and tumbling waterfalls adding a mystical quality that will enhance the silence the further you get into it.
Glen Affric
Often described as the most beautiful glen in Scotland, the stunning ancient Caledonian pine forests explode into a riot of colours at this time of year.
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