
Hi, I'm Craig Neil, I'm a travel writer from Edinburgh, and I've spent most of my life touring Scotland. On Out About Scotland I share my first-hand experiences of visiting the country's top tourist attractions and offer travel advice that will help you find things to do and places to visit whether you're travelling solo, as a couple, or as a family.
Regions of Scotland

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, is renowned for its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant festivals like the Fringe.

Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, is famous for its culture, impressive museums, bustling shops, and universities.

The Scottish Highlands is a picturesque, mountainous region known for its beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife.

The Outer Hebrides is a chain of islands off Scotland's west coast that are known for their rugged beauty.

The Inner Hebrides is a captivating archipelago on the west coast that includes notable islands like Skye, Mull, and Islay.

Dumfries & Galloway is a scenic region in southwest Scotland with charming towns and diverse wildlife habitats.

Central Scotland is characterised by its stunning national nature reserves and unsurpassed outdoor activities.

The Lothians are three counties - West, Mid, and East Lothian - that feature beautiful coastlines and countless historic sites.

Fife is a historic county known for its charming towns and rich heritage. It's home to numerous golf courses and castles.

The Scottish Borders is a region in southeast Scotland that's home to ancient abbeys, attractive villages, and vast forests.

Strathclyde is known for vibrant towns and cities like Glasgow and Oban, as well as diverse landscapes and a rich heritage and culture.

Grampian is a picturesque region in northeast Scotland that's home to the Cairngorms National Park and the city of Aberdeen.
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