Question: Debra Schein asks: What is the best time to visit Scotland?

  Answer: R Sastri, who lived in Scotland for a while, answers: May and June are good months to visit, both from a weather standpoint and the fact that schools in Britain are in session until early July. If you would like to catch the Edinburgh International Festival, visit in the last two weeks of August and the first week in September. Opera, dance, theater and music are performed in a variety of venues across the city. Do make sure you make your reservations well in advance if you plan your trip around this festival.

Excellent information about these tourist attractions are included in the AAA Essential Scotland guide available at barnesandnoble.com. AAA members can get a discount on the guide at AAA.com/barnesandnoble (you'll need your AAA membership number to access the Barnes & Noble section of AAA.com).

Have a wonderful time and comment on my answer when you return from your trip to give our readers more recommendations.