3 d. ago Scottish island chain named 'top alternative holiday hotspots' for 2026

It beat destinations in Portugal, the Canary Islands, and Thailand.

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4 d. ago Scottish Highlands island on the market for just £50,000 but with one catch

Eilean a' Chapuill is six acres and comes with its own boat house.

Economics

5 d. ago Everything you need to know as River Island to close Scots store in days

Find out all the key details on why River Island will be closing down four Scottish branches starting from this week.

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5 d. ago Scottish island for sale at bargain price but comes with a major safety warning

Eilean a' Chapuill is found just off the Knapdale peninsula in the Highlands.

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6 d. ago Whisky from Scottish island features in Golden Globes winners' $1million gift bags

The Scottish Distillery was selected as one of the brands to be included in the 'The Ultimate Gift Bag' worth $1million each which was given to winners and presenters at the Golden Globe Awards

Economics

1 week ago Historic castle on Scottish island hiring staff with accommodation provided

A unique job opportunity on the Isle of Skye has come up.

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1 week ago How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island

On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier folkUlva House is a building site. There are workmen up ladders, hammering, plastering, but I leave my muddy walking boots by the door. There’s no central heating or hot water and Banjo Beale and his husband, Ro, have been camping out here for weeks, but he greets me, dazzlingly debonair, in a burnt orange beanie and fabulous Moroccan rug coat.The 2022 winner of the BBC’s Interior Design Masters, who went on to front his own makeover show Designing the Hebrides, Banjo’s vibe is more exuberant Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen than quizzical Kevin McCloud. His latest project with Ro, the transformation of a derelict mansion on the small Hebridean island of Ulva into a boutique hotel, is the subject of a new six-part series, airing on BBC Scotland. I’m here for a preview of the finished rooms. Continue r...

Culture

2 w. ago Tiny Scottish island where they celebrate Christmas 12 times a year

If you're suffering from the January blues, there are options open to you

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2 w. ago Scotland's Home of the Year host back with new show renovating historic island mansion

Banjo Beale is putting down his Scottish roots on the island of Ulva – and it feels like a home from home.

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2 w. ago Rare job opportunities on tiny Welsh island that's home to just three residents

Bardsey Island in the Irish Sea is just one mile-long

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2 w. ago South African tourists floored by 'incredible' landmark on breathtaking Scottish island

Leanne and Dan embarked on a trip to a rugged island in the Inner Hebrides, where they visited a stunning mountain and enjoyed a hike amid the 'true Scottish weather'

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3 w. ago Rare job opportunity on remote Scottish island with free accommodation & unusual feature

A REMOTE and Scottish island is seeking a “ranger” for summer work on a uninhabited seabird haven. The Scottish Wildlife Trust is looking for a brave soul to move to Handa - home to one of the most important breeding colonies in Europe. It is located off the west coast of Sutherland and is only accessible via a pedestrian ferry. Successful candidates will...

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3 w. ago The Scottish island that turns streets into a football pitch every New Year's Day

In this game, two teams battle through town's streets with a leather ball, with few rules, unlimited players, and no time limit

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3 w. ago Inside Scotland's most isolated island where Christmas is in January

Foula, a Scottish island located 20 miles west of Shetland, celebrates Christmas in January due to following the old Julian calendar, used by much of the world until its replacement in 1752.

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3 w. ago Bronze Age man and young woman discovered on Scottish island reveal their secrets

The pair are being cared for at Scotland’s world-class store for human remains, around 4,000 years after they died.

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