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A Visitor’s Guide to Scotland’s Airports

Scotland has some of the most diverse airports in the world, from Edinburgh with its 12 million annual passengers at one end of the scale to Barra at the other which has the world’s only beach runway.

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Author Image Craig Neil July 23, 2018| October 26, 20255423 Views 23 min read
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How to Save Money on Travel in Scotland

Scotland has plenty of sights and activities to attract wealthy tourists, but what about those of us who have to make our money stretch a little bit further? Learn exactly how to travel Scotland on a budget in this complete guide.

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Author Image Craig Neil July 21, 2018| November 17, 20253461 Views 22 min read

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Craig Neil Out About Scotland

Hi, Iโ€™m Craig Neil โ€” a travel writer based in Edinburgh with a lifelong passion for exploring Scotland. Through Out About Scotland, I share first-hand insights from visiting the countryโ€™s top attractions, along with practical advice to help you discover the very best places to go.

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The Best Knee Supports to Wear When Touring Scotland

Author Image Craig Neil April 12, 2022| March 11, 2026 24 min read

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 โ€“ knee supports.

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Why Does Scotland Have Two Flags?

Author Image Craig Neil March 10, 2022| October 26, 2025 12 min read

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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A Guide to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Scotland

Author Image Craig Neil March 8, 2022| November 2, 2025 17 min read

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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