5 h. ago Beautiful UK islands are 'best place to see the Northern Lights' this winter

Icelandair has listed the best places in the UK to spot the Northern Lights, as the cycle of the sun begins to move away from the solar maximum, meaning fewer chances to spot the aurora borealis

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7 h. ago Grand Designs legend says beautiful Scottish region is his favourite staycation spot

EXCLUSIVE: Kevin McCloud, the well-known host of Channel 4's Grand Designs, shared some of his best-loved locations in the UK, including a Scottish beauty spot that "feels otherworldly"

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55 h. ago Northern Lights and Arctic sights: reasons to choose a Norway cruise

With the aurora at its brightest in years, there’s never been a better time to see the Northern Lights, and a Norway cruise takes you right to the heart of the action

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3 d. ago Northern Lights red alert as Scots skies to light up tonight and how to catch it

We could see a display of Aurora Borealis this evening.

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3 d. ago Northern Lights red alert as Aurora Borealis to appear in UK skies tonight

Excited skywatchers have been urged to keep an eye on the night's sky as a red alert has been issued for the Northern Lights - and we could be seeing a display very soon

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3 d. ago Met Office reveals when Northern Lights could next dazzle UK skies

Parts of the UK could be treated to an aurora borealis display this week

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4 d. ago Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov 2: Start time, card and how to watch PFL fight

Northern Ireland sensation Hughes will look to avenge lightweight title heartbreak against the undefeated Nurmagomedov

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5 d. ago Northern Lights: The Scottish beauty spot where the aurora's shimmering lights take on a 'fairy

Visitors are recommended to arrive between October and March for the best chance of seeing the lights.

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1 week ago Bodycare to vanish from high streets as remaining shops to shutter for good

The closure of the major health and beauty chain, which has 17 Scottish stores, will results in a loss of 444 jobs

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1 week ago Discover the best cruise for you – from northern lights to Norwegian fjords

This week, TravelSmart dives into the wonderful world of cruising and reveals how a cruise can provide unrivalled access to natural spectacles such as the northern lights and will get you closer to nature or just provide a relaxing break at sea.

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2 w. ago The Scottish beauty spot named one of the 'best places to propose' in the world

It looks like the perfect spot to pop the question.

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2 w. ago Solar storms set to batter Earth sparking blackouts and Northern Lights as NASA warns the sun is 'waking up'

A new study has surprised NASA scientists, who fear the sun is ramping up and could impact our planet over the next year.

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2 w. ago 2026 set to be 'best year in a decade' to book a Northern Lights holiday

Northern Lights holidays are a hit with intrepid explorers over the winter season but 2026 is well worth having on your radar as it's one of the 'best years in a decade' for booking

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2 w. ago Beauty chain to close 2 Scots stores this week and 28 more across the country

The move will see the company reduce from around 147 stores to just 85.

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2 w. ago Body of man discovered at Scots beauty spot as police probe 'unexplained' death

The grim discovery was made at Calderglen Country Park at 8.10am on Saturday.

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3 w. ago Exact date for Northern Lights to dazzle Scottish skies with and best viewing spots

A surge of fast solar winds from a large coronal hole is set to boost Northern Lights visibility across the UK, especially in northern Scotland.

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3 w. ago Artistic director at Rainbow Room International in Uddingston honoured at Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards

Suzie McGill picked up the gong at a ceremony held in Glasgow’s Hilton Hotel.

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3 w. ago Man who faked his own death to start new life with woman says plan was 'crazy dream'

Ryan Borgwardt, 46, text his wife Emily he loved her and he had gone to a lake to watch the Northern Lights, only to overturn his kayak in the water and disappear.

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3 w. ago Norwegian nature: Enjoy wild, wonderful adventures on a safari

Norway’s jaw-droppingly beautiful coastline provides a mix of stunning landscapes and wildlife at every turn

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3 w. ago Bucket list guides: Discover the best way to see the Northern Lights

Tick off your 2025 travel goals with a cruise along Norway’s breathtaking coast, where you can take in views of the Northern Lights

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