Choosing the right walking socks can make or break a visit to Scotland. If they’re too thin they’ll wear through quickly and cause blisters, and if they’re too thick they’ll make your feet sweaty and cause an unpleasant skin rash.
In this article, discover a collection of highly-rated walking socks – each of which has been designed to keep feet as dry and blister-free as possible.
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Knee pain is one of the most common ailments for long-distance hikers and leisure walkers, and here in the UK 1 in 5 adults suffer with it, with that number increasing to 1 in 4 in the US.
Thankfully, there are a number of over-the-counter products that can help to protect our knees from the stresses of walking, including the main topic of this article – knee supports.
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There are two versions of the Scottish flag, as well as the flag of the United Kingdom. So which one is the nation’s actual flag?
The answer is that the Saltire – a diagonal white cross on a blue background – is the official flag of Scotland which is used to represent the country at all events and gatherings.
Learn why we have these different flags along with a few facts that might surprise you in this complete guide to the flags of Scotland.
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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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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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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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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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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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