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Hi, I’m Craig Neil — 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 country’s top attractions, along with practical advice to help you discover the very best places to go.

The Best Knee Supports to Wear When Touring Scotland

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 – knee supports.

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Why Does Scotland Have Two Flags?

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

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.