4 d. ago Scenic Scottish sleeper train with one thing that 'makes you feel like a kid again'

Monisha Rajesh travelled on the Royal Scotsman from Edinburgh Waverley and said it was the "best" train route in the UK - but her followers were all saying the same thing

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1 week ago ‘A way to see more of Europe and help us slow down’: readers’ favourite rail journeys

From scenic circuits of Wales and Scotland to a ‘ferry sleeper’ to Sicily, our tipsters sit back and soak up the views• Tell us about a foodie experience in Europe – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherStarting from the border town of Shrewsbury, a spectacular multiday circuit of north Wales is possible: take the Cambrian Coast line through Aberystwyth, Barmouth, Porthmadog, then the gorgeous Ffestiniog Railway to Blaenau, where you can link back to Llandudno on the coast, and return to Shrewsbury (change at Llandudno Junction). There’s no shortage of accommodation, allowing you to stop and explore without rigid planning. The Cambrian coast and the seaside towns are a largely unexplored jewel outside summer.Dave Thomas Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scenic Scottish drive with stunning loch views voted one of Britain's best road trips

Four other Scottish routes also made the top 20 list.

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2 w. ago Scotland's five most scenic hikes named as 'immersive' Highlands walk tops list

There is still time for a picturesque hike before the end of summer.

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2 w. ago West Highland Way in Milngavie crowned Scotland’s most ‘scenic’ walking trail

West Highland Way in Milngavie crowned Scotland’s most ‘scenic’ walking trail.

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2 w. ago Scenic seaside Scottish town with stunning panoramic views and 'best fish and chips'

Troon, a coastal town in South Ayrshire, is known for its sandy beaches, scenic esplanade, lively harbour, and fresh seafood

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2 w. ago Top spots for ridge walking in Scotland ranked as iconic 9.7 km route takes top spot

With the popularity of Ridge walking booming in the UK, experts at Blacks have highlighted the top 10 scenic ridge hikes in Scotland.

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2 w. ago Beautiful Scotland 2025: Here are the 10 most scenic Scottish spots according to new research

Edinburgh Castle topped the rankings.

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2 w. ago Visitors flock to new scenic tower at Loch Katrine with "better views" than Loch Lomond

Viewpoint offers panorama of loch and hills at “birthplace of Scottish tourism”

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4 w. ago Couple 'traumatised' after scenic Scots photo nearly turned out to be their last

The pair were on a motorbike tour of Scotland and stopped to take a romantic snap at a Scots promenade.

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4 w. ago Couple left 'absolutely traumatised' after stopping for romantic photo goes horribly wrong

Ben, a training manager with the National Grid, says he is now seriously concerned about the safety of all the barriers in the area and called for an investigation

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4 w. ago Couple 'absolutely traumatised' after stopping for romantic photo by seaside

National Grid employee Ben Walsh and his girlfriend Laura Taylor encountered difficulty in Gourock, Inverclyde, and they are now called for an investigation into what happened

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