Author: Craig Neil

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Lauriston Castle Visitor Guide

Lauriston Castle is a 16th and 19th century mansion house in Edinburgh that’s open for guided tours and walks around landscaped gardens.

This historic attraction is managed by Museums & Galleries Edinburgh who maintain the sumptuous Edwardian decor that’s unchanged from the time the last owners moved out in the 1920s.

Discover this hidden gem of a city attraction in this complete visitor guide.

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A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Scotland

Visit Scotland, along with Historic Environment Scotland, Nature Scot, the Scottish Government and other organizations, have teamed up with UNESCO to create the first-ever digital UNESCO Trail, making Scotland the first country to bring all of its UNESCO sites together online.

Find out why UNESCO sites are so important and which places in Scotland have been awarded a designation in this article.

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Isle of Skye Visitor Guide

The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations, attracting over 600,000 sightseers annually.

People travel from all over the world to explore this west-coast island’s beautiful landscapes and attractions like the Storr, the Fairy Pools, and the Quiraing are essential places to visit for anyone touring Scotland.

Discover this beautiful island with this complete guide featuring a photo slideshow and 360° photos.

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The Best Things to Do on the Isle of Skye for Families

The Isle of Skye is one of Scotland’s biggest tourism success stories, attracting over 600,000 visitors annually to the dramatic landscapes this west coast island is famed for.

In this article, you’ll discover a collection of the best family attractions on the Isle of Skye along with a few suggestions for less-visited places. In addition, there are 360° photos that allow you to look around each attraction from every angle.

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A Guide to Wolves in Scotland

Wolves have been the subject of human persecution for thousands of years, even though they help to keep populations of grazing animals under control.

This intelligent and sociable animal is famous for its ability to thrive in the most difficult habitats, helped no end by the fact that it’s an incredibly successful pack hunter.

Find out if wolves live in Scotland – as well as other predators – in this article.

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Can You Use English Pounds in Scotland?

Touring the United Kingdom for the first time can be a bewildering experience, as not only do visitors travel between different countries, they also have to use an unfamiliar currency.

Trying to work out exchange rates is confusing enough, and four countries means four different currencies, doesn’t it?

Discover the answer to that question and everything else you need to know about using money in Scotland in this helpful guide.

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Can You Drink Tap Water in Scotland?

One question that’s frequently asked by visitors to Scotland is, is bathroom tap water safe to drink?

Most visitors will find themselves staying in a hotel where the only source of water is the bathroom tap, but many people are unaware of Scotland’s water regulations.

Discover the answer to this question along with lots of facts about drinking water in Scotland with this information-packed resource.

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A Guide to Wild Bears in Scotland

Bears once thrived in Scotland, and remains have been found everywhere from the Borders to the far north, but are there any still living in the wild today?

Discover the story of Scotland’s brown bears in this article, which includes information about where you can see them, as well as other wild animals that still live in the remotest regions of Scotland.

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