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A Visitor’s Guide to Scotland’s Airports

Scotland has some of the most diverse airports in the world, from Edinburgh with its 12 million annual passengers at one end of the scale to Barra at the other which has the world’s only beach runway.

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Author Image Craig Neil July 23, 2018| October 26, 20255071 Views 23 min read
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How to Save Money on Travel in Scotland

Scotland has plenty of sights and activities to attract wealthy tourists, but what about those of us who have to make our money stretch a little bit further? Learn exactly how to travel Scotland on a budget in this complete guide.

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Author Image Craig Neil July 21, 2018| November 17, 20253357 Views 22 min read

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Craig Neil Out About Scotland

Hi, Iโ€™m Craig Neil โ€” a travel writer based in Edinburgh with a lifelong passion for exploring Scotland. Through Out About Scotland, I share first-hand insights from visiting the countryโ€™s top attractions, along with practical advice to help you discover the very best places to go.

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Visiting Scotland’s Forests – Complete Guide

Author Image Craig Neil April 21, 2020| November 17, 2025 40 min read

Discover the best forest and woodland walks in Scotland with this in-depth guide that covers their locations, facilities, paths and wildlife.

Plus, learn why walking is good for you, what you should wear, and which animals you need to keep an eye open for.

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Where Can I See Wild Animals in Scotland?

Author Image Craig Neil December 19, 2022| October 27, 2025 23 min read

Scotland is rightly proud of its wildlife and thanks to the fact that vast swathes of the country are uninhabited many endangered animals are able to thrive, including the ever-popular red squirrel and the near-extinct sea eagle.

In this article, you’ll find details of some of the animals that you should keep an eye open for during a visit to Scotland, from red deer to dolphins and buzzards to basking sharks.

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Summer in Scotland – The Top Places to Visit

Author Image Craig Neil April 15, 2021| October 26, 2025 33 min read

Summer in Scotland is one of the best times of the year to visit, whether it’s for a hike up the mountains, scenic walks around the coastline or island-hopping on the west coast.

This article offers suggestions for places to visit in summer in the main cities, the Highlands and the islands.


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