Eight of the most romantic Scottish places for an autumn wander

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Other than the month of February – thanks to St Valentine – there are few more romantic times of the year in Scotland than Autumn.

With the colours changing with the seasons and the nights drawing in, it's the ideal time to get close to a partner. Particularly, the cooler weather is the ideal excuse to coorie in for a cuddle or two while out for a romantic stroll.

Add to that a drink together in a cosy pub, or even a candle-lit dinner in a wonderful restaurant and you have all the ingredients for a wonderful date day out.Thankfully, with its stunning scenery, beautiful lochs and vibrant food and drinks scene, Scotland has more than a few delightful (and romantic) places to visit with the one you love.What better way to show your partner how you feel than by treating them to a day out to one of these fantastic locations this autumn.One of the most underrated parts of the country, Dumfries and Galloway has plenty of idyllic towns to explore but it's the star-filled skies that you'll find above it that will really leave you with a magical feeling.Europe's very first Dark Sky Town, Moffat, is the best place to head to enjoy a stay beneath these wonderful clear night skies.Edinburgh is romantic in itself, but head out for a wee stroll together on this exciting walk at the end of the Royal Mile.Wrap up warm, it can get cold at the top, and take on a short hike to the top where you will be rewarded with stunning views of this historic city.Seamill beach lies just north of the better-known one at Ardrossan and stretches along the coast at West Kilbride, beside the popular Waterside and Seamill Hydro hotels.With long stretches of sand and plenty of rock pools when the tide is out, it really comes into its own on a crisp day