Out About Scotland

Hello, and welcome to Out About Scotland, the independent website that helps you find things to do in Scotland.

I’m Craig, I’m from Edinburgh, and I’m passionate about exploring this amazing country and seeing its best tourist attractions.

In this website you’ll find visitor guides about recommended places of interest, a handy tourist attractions map, information-packed articles about Scotland, travel gear reviews, and much more.

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Things to Do in Scotland

The Jacobite Steam Train Visitor Guide

The Jacobite steam train has been described as one of the greatest train journeys in the world. Covering 84 miles, the Jacobite travels from Fort William to Mallaig on the north-west coast of Scotland.

Visitors can sit back in the historic carriages and experience the best of the Scottish Highlands, from lochs and mountains to forests and glens. Discover The Jacobite steam train in this guide which includes an overview and useful visiting tips.

Leith Visitor Guide

Leith is a historic district in Edinburgh that centres around the Water of Leith, Leith harbour, and the restaurant-packed Shore.

Visitors will discover a rich maritime history that revolved around shipbuilding and fishing but Leith is now best known as a popular tourist destination thanks to its combination of trendy bars, award-winning restaurants and attractions including the Royal Yacht Britannia and the Ocean Terminal shopping mall.

The Kelpies Visitor Guide

The Kelpies are two 30-metre steel sculptures of horse heads that stand in a custom-built extension of the Forth and Clyde canal near Falkirk.

The sculptures are based on Clydesdale horses that were used extensively for heavy farming and industrial work in the 18th and 19th centuries, but they also represent water kelpies, which are prevalent in Scottish mythology.

Blair Castle Visitor Guide

Blair Castle – situated near Blair Atholl in Perthshire – has been the ancestral home of Clan Murray since its construction in the 13th-century. The castle is privately-managed but is open to the public for tours.

Discover Blair Castle in this guide which includes lots of helpful visiting advice.

Royal Yacht Britannia Visitor Guide

The Royal Yacht Britannia is the former royal yacht of HM Queen Elizabeth II which is located in the Ocean Terminal shopping centre at Leith in Edinburgh.

The yacht is one of Scotland’s premier tourist attractions and visitors can explore it on a self-guided tour that takes them through the main dining hall, the royal family’s private quarters, and the engine room.

Duart Castle Visitor Guide

For 700 years Duart Castle has dominated the Sound of Mull on the Isle of Mull, where its mighty curtain walls have defended the seat of Clan Maclean.

The castle is located on a peninsula on the southeast of the island where it welcomes visitors with facilities including knowledgeable tour guides, nature walks, a café, and a gift shop.

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Travel Gear Reviews

The 5 Best Walking Socks to Wear in Scotland
Choosing the right walking socks can make or break a visit to Scotland. If they’re too thin they’ll wear through quickly and cause blisters, and if they’re too thick they’ll make your feet sweaty and cause an unpleasant skin rash. In this article, discover a collection of highly-rated walking socks – each of which has been designed to keep feet as dry and blister-free as possible.
The 5 Best Knee Supports for Walking in Scotland
Knee pain is one of the most common ailments for long-distance hikers and leisure walkers, and here in the UK 1 in 5 adults suffer with it, with that number increasing to 1 in 4 in the US. Thankfully, there are a number of over-the-counter products that can help to protect our knees from the stresses of walking, including the main topic of this article – knee supports.
Arran Sense of Scotland – Independent Product Review
Arran Sense of Scotland is a premium beauty and body care manufacturer that creates luxury fragrances inspired by the natural elements of the Isle of Arran. Discover a collection of Arran Sense of Scotland’s top products in this article, which includes unbiased reviews and in-depth product descriptions.
The 5 Best Sunscreens to Use in Scotland
Scotland isn’t exactly world-renowned as a tourist destination where you need sunscreen, but with Scotland’s high latitude meaning we enjoy long summer days (1-3 hours longer than London) your skin will be exposed to more harmful UV rays than you might expect. Discover a collection of highly-rated sunscreens in this article which all offer superb protection against UV, as well as helping to moisturize skin and offering protection against visible skin ageing.
The 5 Best Products to Prevent Foot Blisters
Blisters are a potential problem for anyone that enjoys hiking in Scotland as they can turn an enjoyable walk into a pain-filled nightmare. They are caused by a number of reasons, but the most common is friction to the skin of the foot from parts of the shoe that constantly rub against toes, heels, and soles. Discover five top-rated anti-blister products from Amazon in this guide, along with tips to help you reduce the likelihood you’ll get blisters the next time you go for a walk in Scotland.
The 5 Best Tents for Summer Camping in Scotland
In this article, you will discover a collection of lightweight, robust and easy-to-use tents that are perfect for camping trips in Scotland. Each tent has been thoroughly tested and is recommended for price, size, weatherproofing and other must-have features and all are ideal for use whether you’re a solo traveller in the depths of the Highlands or a family looking for an overnight outdoors adventure on a campsite.