In winter, when snow dusts the mountains, the year begins with the revelry and cheer of a traditional Hogmanay. Celebrations continue in January in honour of Robert Burns at Burns’ Suppers held across the country. It’s the perfect opportunity to sample Scotland’s national dish, haggis, alongside neeps and tatties (turnips and potatoes), and drink a warming dram of whisky to toast the Bard! Scotland’s landscapes come alive with wildlife during spring when delicate bluebells flower on woodland floors and soaring ospreys take to the skies. During the breeding season, coastal cliffs become bustling seabird colonies for species like puffins. Bottlenose dolphins, porpoises and seals can often be seen swimming in the waters from the shoreline, so don’t forget to pack your binoculars!