Summertime Activities From the end of June to the middle of September it is a great time for barbecues and picnics, the sunsets are magnificent and the season is in full bloom with an ever-changing colour spectrum of plant life. The longer days allow you to spend more time outdoors. You can bring your own horse for guided treks along marked routes, enjoy camping, fishing and mountain biking, swim in the lochs or observe the sheep shearing. The woodlands have their full canopy, bringing a new look and feel to the landscape, while flora and fauna change with the season.