Why March? I live in London and will be getting the Caledonian sleeper train up to inverness. Tickets are drastically cheaper in March than April. And im also hoping I might get to catch a glimpse of the northern lights on the orkney islands. Ive already decided to delay the trip, so I could put some extra money aside for a more expensive ticket. Maybe someone with experience of the region can give me some advice?
Mostly weather and riding conditions, I was hoping to camp so not too worried about hostels, however they might end up a welcome break from the cold should I go when its colder. Looking on Scotlands camping info websites, they say to be mindful of avalanches, snow storms and waking up to white outs. I’m quite confident that I’ve put myself off doing this during the winter now!