Scotland’s landscape and colours can be quite dramatic in the winter months. Although the days are short there are still things to do in Scotland in February. February can be chilly as it boasts an average temperature of 5 degrees. There is a fair chance of enough snowfall for snow sports in the Highlands, but it is rare that snow is deep enough to close roads. And of course, there’s always wee pubs and cafes in the countryside that welcome visitors with their cosy open fires.

Festivals and cultural events
Things to do in Scotland in February 2025
February Fest is a festival that takes place all month in Glencoe offering good craic, good beer, whisky tastings, pub quizzes, music, open sessions for musicians and more. There are also talks from experts about mountain safety and mountain life. It’s a great reason to visit this beautiful Glen in the winter. This year events run from throughout the month of February.

Visit the Fort William Mountain Festival for all things mountain and outdoorsy. Taking place in the “outdoor capital of the world” the festival runs from the 13th-16th February in 2025. The Fort William Mountain Festival brings together mountain sports enthusiasts, expert speakers, photographers and film makers in a celebration of mountain life. Visit the festival hub exhibition space and take part in workshops, hear from inspirational speakers and see films about mountain life and outdoor adventures. There are also guided outdoor events and other taster or workshop sessions to encourage different outdoor activities.
The Scottish Snowdrop Festival
Many gardens to visit in Scotland hold events throughout February as part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival. The festival launch takes place with a celebration of the celtic festival of Imbolc at Cambo House on the Cambo Estate in Fife.
There are events at gardens across Scotland during the month of February. Dunimarle Castle in Culross, Ardchattan Manse in Oban and Dunvegan Castle and Gardens on Skye are all running special talks or walks on selected dates during February 2025. You can find the full list of gardens participating in the snowdrop festival here.

Drunlamrig Castle in Dumfries & Galloway is holding a special Snowdrop Day in February when you can walk in the grounds to enjoy the display before the Castle officially opens to visitors in March. Hopetoun House similarly opens on one day only on February 12th for a day in the grounds to see the snowdrops. There will also be childrens crafts and trails that day. There are winter garden events, including snowdrop days at Cambo Gardens throughout February.
Family Friendly Events
Dundee Science Festival
Between Monday 10th and Sunday 23rd February 2025 Dundee Science Festival returns with a city-wide programme of events and activities suitable for all ages. The festival aims to encourage people to explore science and the theme of the festival is “Visions of the Future”. Keep an eye on the Dundee Science Centre website for more details and to download the Dundee Science Festival programme.

Visit Aberdeen between 6th and 9th February 2024 to see the City lit up by Scotland’s Festival of Light. Landmarks across Aberdeen will host stunning light installations and immersive artworks. Alongside the stunning illuminations there will be other family-friendly events in the programme, such as storytelling.
Last year’s Festival of Light in Aberdeen
Big Sky Campers Campervans for Hire
Scotland
Rent one of our luxury campervans for hire in Scotland and see what Scotland has to offer in winter. There are some fantastic things to do in Scotland in February. Just remember to wrap up warm. Our top of the range VW campervans for hire are all fully insulated and have heaters so you’ll not get chilly when you are out on the road. Everything is included in the campervan rental price and we’ll happily provide you with extra bedding and blankets free of charge.
Reviews

Highlight of our trip for sure!!
We spent a week traveling around Scotland, and the camper was easy to set up at our overnight stops. Its size was ideal for navigating some of the tighter roads, and driving it was a breeze—especially since we opted for the automatic transmission. One tip: remember to bring a USBC cable for the CarPlay satnav! We forgot ours, but George kindly loaned us one.
Dropping off the camper was just as easy as picking it up, and the location of Big Sky Campers is very accessible. The staff were incredibly helpful and friendly throughout our rental experience. We’re already looking forward to hiring from Big Sky Campers again in the future!
The stay was fantastic! The van was ideal for this road trip in Scotland, it is super well equipped, you don't have to plan anything. Big Sky Camper remains available quickly if you have the slightest problem with the van.
We recommend with your eyes closed!
A super first impression.
The communications leading up to the hire day were very good and detailed.
On the day we picked up the van we got a full demo of how the van operated etc I’m aware of other companies who just send you a video. We thought this was very important. The van was immaculate when we picked it up.
The van itself had everything you needed for a trip. Cooking facilities, fridge, charging points, bedding, towels.
The van is easy to drive and can be parked in a standard parking space.
We asked a few questions prior to picking the van and always got a prompt response. I got the impression that Rob would try and do whatever he could to ensure his clients had everything they needed to have the best time on their travels,
This was also quite key for us they love dogs and had vans for hire catering for dogs.
All in we had a superb 5 nights and would highly recommend Big Sky Campers,
Paul, Susan and Frankie.
From time to time I encounter exceptional companies. And this is one of them. This is how you do the business. Rob goes beyond and tries to provide great holiday experience for his customers. We didn't need to be afraid of being ripped off or charged extra because of made up damages, strange insurance, extra equipment etc. Which is a common case in rental companies. Instead there is very human approach. The desire is provide a great experience for the customer. Money is not the strongest and the only motivation here. And that we really appreciate.
We wish all the best in the upcoming years! Keep it up :)
Thanks to Rob & Alex for being so helpful during the whole process! Highly recommend :)
Absolutely would rent there again! Warm recommendation for everyone who is looking for van for the holidays.
Great value(almost half price compared to big renting companies!), and they won't scam you out of your deposit!
Despite my first time driving a van, it was super easy. Thank you again to George, who sent us from and to the station, saving us precious time and money. Definitely recommend Big Sky Campers!
The cars are in very good condition.
Thoroughly enjoyed our time away. Thank you.
Quality vans, very good advice for the trip. Quick and efficient exchanges even during the rental and transfers from Inverkeithing or ferrytoll to go to the airport.
Thanks Rob and Alex!!
Everyone at Big Sky Campers was really, really helpful, friendly and professional with excellent customer service and as a plus, their website gives you some great tips for places to visit and how to make the most of your holiday.
Highly recommended, I am already looking to book my next break with Big Sky Campers and if you are looking to book a campervan break, you will not be disappointed!
They picked us up from the train station to the warehouse and vice versa when we returned the van.
Speaking of the van, it was delivered in excellent quality, with everything we needed, as promised.
It made our journey in the Higlands so pleasant.
Thank you so much for your excellent service. I definitely recommend Big Sky Campers for van rental.
Peterhead- Kinloss - Rothiemurchus,Braemar
Thank you
She was absolutely amazing and handled a few of the dodgy roads with absolute ease.
The van was in amazing condition, was comfortable and really was just great fun!
The team also were so helpful and nice to us when we picked the van, a pleasure to deal with.
An all round excellent experience!
Pick-up, hand-over and return of the hire was well arranged and super professional. Thanks to Rob and the team, we always felt in good hands!
Best, Martin and familiy
I can only recommend booking Wallace or one of the other camper vans with Big Sky Campers to explore Scotland! I especially liked the personal and individual style of the cars and service compared to the other car rentals!
Rob is very helpful and you notice right away that he loves what he is doing :)
Can only recommend - 5 stars :)
Car was perfect and we enjoyed it. VW T2 gave us retro celebrity feeling 😀
I can’t thank Big Sky Campers enough for making the whole experience so wonderful. They did a fantastic job in helping us plan our route and we got to see so many incredible sights as a result.
Alex and Rob were extremely accommodating, they answered any questions we had and gave us a thorough tour of the van before setting off. They were also super reassuring as I hadn’t driven a vintage van before and this extra level of care made the journey that much more rewarding ????
Thank you both for such an incredible experience, I will be recommending you to all of my family & friends!!
Right from the start we could not fault the service in any way, from the initial communications sent, the subsequent follow up's, through to the pick up (having never driven a campervan - Rob explained / demonstrated very thoroughly how everything worked), and finally the hand back....there was not a single hitch along the way.
Magnus was brand new and a dream to drive - totally immaculate throughout and very comfortable to sleep in.
Rob and Alex could not have been more helpful and just generally absolutely lovely people - and I really appreciated that they have a secure facility to keep your own car in while you are away.
I wouldn't think twice about recommending Big Sky Campers to anyone thinking about a roadtrip, we'll definitely be back and already planning our next trip away.
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