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Scottish Events

Scotland is the host for some amazing events including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Royal Highland Show and the Beltane Fire Festival.

Tiree Music Festival

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Isle of Tiree Music Festival

Craig Smith May 12, 2019September 25, 2020

The Tiree Music Festival (TMF) hosted annually on the Inner Hebridean island of Tiree has gained something of a cult following since the first event was held in 2010, and with good reason.

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Edinburgh's Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

The Complete Guide to Visiting Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

Craig Smith February 15, 2019October 22, 2020

Edinburgh’s annual Hogmanay festival is one of the biggest celebrations of the new year in the world where an incredible 100,000 visitors (on average) descend on the city to enjoy three days of spectacular events.

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Bank Holiday

The Best Things to Do on a Bank Holiday in Scotland

Craig Smith January 14, 2019September 25, 2020

The Out About Scotland complete guide to the best things to do on a bank holiday in Scotland – background information, weather guide, the best attractions and the top events.

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Robert Burns

How to Celebrate Burns Night in Scotland: The Ultimate Guide

Craig Smith January 6, 2019January 15, 2021

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.

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Edinburgh's Christmas

The Complete Guide to Visiting Edinburgh’s Christmas

Craig Smith September 25, 2018September 25, 2020

Edinburgh’s Christmas has grown from a small collection of German market stalls in Princes street into one of the country’s biggest festival events, where Christmas is celebrated with a dizzying array of fun-filled activities and shows for families of all ages.

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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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Royal Highland Show

The Complete Guide to Visiting The Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh

Craig Smith March 12, 2018September 28, 2020

The Royal Highland Show has been celebrated as the biggest showcase of Scotland’s agriculture and countryside for well over a hundred years.

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TRNSMT music festival

The Complete Guide to Visiting the TRNSMT Music Festival in Glasgow

Craig Smith March 12, 2018September 28, 2020

Following on from the incredibly popular but now-defunct T in The Park, the TRNSMT music festival is fast becoming the biggest music event in the Scottish calendar.

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Edinburgh Fringe

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Craig Smith March 11, 2018September 28, 2020

Edinburgh is home to the world’s biggest annual multi-arts event which has been running consecutively since its inception in 1947.

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Glasgow SECC

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Glasgow Scottish Event Campus Centre

Craig Smith November 3, 2017September 28, 2020

The Glasgow Scottish Event Campus Centre is Scotland’s largest exhibition arena and is home to some of the biggest artistic events in the entire Scottish calendar.

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The Enchanted Forest

The Complete Guide to Visiting the Enchanted Forest in Central Scotland

Craig Smith October 27, 2017September 28, 2020

Set in the beautiful Faskally Wood just north of Pitlochry, the Enchanted Forest is a spectacular outdoor experience that uses the dramatic background of the autumnal woods as the stage for an incredible light and sound extravaganza.

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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 visit. Follow my adventures on Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube or contact me here.

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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 15, 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 15, 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 4, 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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The Complete Guide to Visiting Brodick Castle on Arran

Craig Smith Historic Places to visit, Strathyclyde December 13, 2020January 9, 2021Castle, Park/Garden, Video, Virtual TourEdit
The Complete Guide to Visiting Brodick Castle on Arran

Brodick Castle, former seat of power of the Dukes of Hamilton, is a grand 19th-century castle located a few miles north of the town of Brodick on the Isle of Arran.

The castle is surrounded by an exceptionally large and well-maintained garden and country park and is currently managed by the National Trust for Scotland.

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