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A Guide to Burns Night in Scotland

Craig Neil January 6, 20192164 Views 28 min read

The Out About Scotland complete guide to celebrating Burns Night in Scotland – background information, what happens at an event, and the best places to go on Burn’s Night.

Blair Drummond Safari Park Visitor Guide

Craig Neil December 28, 20181992 Views Zoos & Animals 10 min read

Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park is Scotland’s only safari park. The family-friendly attraction is home to over 350 animals, many of which are free to roam the 120-acre estate.

Visitors can enjoy a drive through several animal enclosures before entering a large animal-themed adventure park.

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Carsaig Arches Visitor Guide

Craig Neil December 22, 20181464 Views Beaches & Coastal Areas 15 min read

The Carsaig Arches are located on the south side of the Isle of Mull. From Carsaig Pier it takes around 6 hours to walk the 8-mile return route which is very difficult due to the boulder-strewn coastline that has no obvious path.

Walking the coastline is worth every bit of the effort involved though, not only for the scenic views of Islay and Jura but also for the wildlife that can be seen in this remote part of the island.

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The Birks of Aberfeldy Visitor Guide

Craig Neil December 20, 20181652 Views Forests & Woodlands 11 min read

The Birks of Aberfeldy offers a circular walk through mixed woodland on the outskirts of Aberfeldy in Perthshire. The scenic landscape inspired Scots poet Robert Burns to write one of his most famous works in 1787.

Visitors to the Birks of Aberfeldy will find good facilities, including a large car park and partially-gravelled paths.

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Iona Abbey Visitor Guide

Craig Neil December 19, 20182089 Views Churches & Cathedrals 12 min read

Iona Abbey – located on the Isle of Iona on the far south-west corner of Mull – was founded by St. Columba in AD 563.

The abbey is one of Europe’s oldest sites of worship and was an important burial site for Scottish royalty after the Scottish Reformation.

Today, Iona is a popular tourist destination that is accessible via ferry from the village of Fionnphort on Mull.

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Quinish Point Visitor Guide

Craig Neil December 15, 20181279 Views Beaches & Coastal Areas 13 min read

The walk to Quinish Point on the Isle of Mull starts at the village of Dervaig on the northern tip of the island and passes through woodland, rolling fields, and a dramatic coastline.

Discover this beautiful part of Mull in this complete guide, which includes an overview and a 360° virtual tour.

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Duart Castle Visitor Guide

Craig Neil December 5, 20181981 Views Castles 12 min read

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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Ben More Visitor Guide

Craig Neil December 4, 20181681 Views Mountains & Hills 10 min read

With a peak of 966 metres (3,169 feet), Ben More is the highest mountain on the Isle of Mull.

The mountain is located on the shores of Loch na Keal and Loch Beg where it offers spectacular views from two very different approaches on the north and south sides.

Discover everything you need to know about Ben More with this complete visitor guide.