Spring travel to Ireland & Scotland

Season Information

Normal Monthly Rainfall

Ireland: 9 days

Scotland: 7 days

Daylight Hours

March – 11, April – 13, May – 15

Temperatures

Ireland: March – 51f/ 10c, April – 55f/12c, May – 60f/15c

Scotland: March – 47f/ 8c, April – 52 f/11c, May – 57f/13c

A CELEBRATION OF SPIRIT
Ireland’s Big Day on March 17 sees the entire Irish nation come together in celebration what it means to be Irish. With festivals, parades, culture, song, dance, history, food and yes, even a few drinks, it’s the perfect time to revel in the good nature and passion of the Irish people.
EVERYTHING GOES GREEN
From buildings lighting up green in honor of Ireland's patron saint to golf course greens shining in the morning dew, everything turns green in Springtime. Green also means go, and a lot of outdoor activities kick into high gear this time of year, meaning there’s no better time to get out there and explore.
BLOOMING MARVELLOUS
Landscapes are dotted with calves, foals and bouncing baby lambs. There are chirping birds in the new growth of our forests, bright flowers in our gardens and the rush of rivers and streams filled with spring rain. The Celtic Isles are waking up from their cozy winter slumber and are in bloom for all to enjoy.

What We Love About Spring

Spring Celebrations & Festivals

St. Patrick’s Day

Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival

Beltane Fire Festival

Easter

Places to Stay in Ireland & Scotland in Spring

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IRELAND

ADARE MANOR HOTEL & GOLF RESORT

A 5-star neo-gothic architectural masterpiece, Adare Manor is a cherished warm and welcoming luxury resort, defined by its spectacular setting, authentic historic character...

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NORTHERN IRELAND

CULLODEN ESTATE & SPA

Originally built as an official Palace for the Bishops of Down, this 5-star, luxury hotel carries a unique air of elegance throughout its ornately decorated interiors, and its palatial grounds...

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SCOTLAND

FERNIE CASTLE

Fernie Castle is in a superb location for anyone visiting Scotland. This 450-year-old castle can offer all the character of the past with comforts today's visitor expects from a hotel with...

Things to Do in Ireland & Scotland in Spring

BURREN FARM EXPERIENCE

This is a unique guided experience in one of the most distinctive UNESCO designated landscapes in Europe. On this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience you’ll take a guided walk...

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BIKING IN KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK

Cycle around the middles of the Three Lakes with a local guide in Killarney National Park, a long-standing gem of Ireland. Nestled between the beginnings of towering mountains...

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MEN OF THE MOURNES HIKE

Bring the Northern Ireland landscape to life with stories of the men who dug a 2.5mile long tunnel under one of the highest mountains in the Mournes. Local adventurer Peter...

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