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Up Helly Aa

The Complete Guide to Visiting Up Helly Aa in the Shetland Isles

Craig Smith March 12, 2018September 28, 2020

Dating back to 1876, the fire festival as we recognize it today was created in response to a much earlier yuletide tradition where squads of young men in the Shetland town of Lerwick would drag burning barrels of tar through the streets.

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Welcome to Out About Scotland. I’m Craig, I live in Edinburgh and I love exploring Scotland’s attractions. In this website I’ll show you the best places to visit and give you lots of tips for making the most of your time in Scotland. Follow my adventures on Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube or contact me here.

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Brodick, Isle of Arran

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Western Isles January 16, 2021January 16, 2021Island, LandscapeEdit
Brodick Arran

Brodick is the main village on the Isle of Arran, located on the west coast of Scotland.

Brodick lies halfway along the eastern side of the island where it overlooks Brodick Bay and Goatfell mountain.

It is the arrival point for most visitors due to the ferry port but is popular in its own right thanks to its beaches, surrounding forests, castle and quality restaurants.

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The Complete Guide to Arran Forest Walks

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Western Isles January 9, 2021January 16, 2021Forest, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual Tour, Walking TrailEdit
Arran Forests

The forests of Arran offer some of the best mountain biking routes of any of the west-coast islands and any cycle ride is almost guaranteed to include sightings of Arran’s famed red squirrels. The most popular wooded areas are; Brodick Castle, Dyemill, Glenrickard, King’s Cave, North Sannox and South End.

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The Complete Guide to The Arran Coastal Way

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Strathyclyde December 17, 2020January 16, 2021Beach, Island, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual Tour, Walking TrailEdit
Arran Coastline

The Arran Coastal Way is a circular cycling and walking route around the perimeter of the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s west coast. This easy-going trail rewards visitors with stunning views at every section of its 65-mile length and there are plenty of opportunities to deviate onto nearby attractions along the way.

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The Complete Guide to Visiting Holy Isle, Arran

Craig Smith Free Places to Visit, Outdoor Places to Visit, Strathyclyde December 15, 2020January 16, 2021Island, Landscape, Nature, Video, Virtual TourEdit
Holy Isle

Holy Isle is located close to the eastern shore of the Isle of Arran on Scotland’s west coast. This small (one square mile) island has a rich religious history dating back hundreds of years and the tradition of quiet seclusion continues to this day thanks to the Centre for World Peace and Health located on the western edge of the isle.

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