4 h. ago Scotland's most stunning wild swimming spots with spring finally on the horizon

As the winter weather finally begins to clear, outdoor exercise like wild swimming are back in season for spring

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23 h. ago Why a third national park would transform a stunning but forgotten corner of Scotland

Establishing a national park in Galloway will not solve all the area’s problems but, without it, things will only get worse

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25 h. ago The Scottish region that is on the up with stunning walks and unique attractions

One picturesque Scottish region is on the up, with new investments, events and developments to suit all visitors.

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40 h. ago The travel writer who discovered the healing power of Scottish island's best wild swimming spots

This new book celebrates wild swimming with a special viking

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49 h. ago How and when to see Red Arrows in action over Scotland this week after stunning flypast

You can still catch the aerial acrobats in action if you missed them this week

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50 h. ago What I have learned in my filthy, bloody, sisyphean quest to tame my garden | Adrian Chiles

It’s chaos as small jobs become big jobs, tools disappear and distractions lead to furious frustration. Then you spot spring’s first flower ...There’s no such thing as gardeners’ block, I once read. This from, I believe, a famous writer who was making the point that if you’ve got writers’ block, you should just go and do something else for a bit. Point taken. There is no such thing as gardeners’ block because if you get stuck doing one job, even in the smallest garden, there are roughly 10m other jobs you can be cracking on with. Which is quite right. And this is what makes gardening either the worst thing for you if – like me – you have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or possibly the best.I stride into the garden full of purpose and ambition, with a smile on my face. Invariably, several hours later, I stagger out of there, aching all over, scratched, bloodied, filthy and demoralised, having dug, scraped, cursed and carried myself to physical and mental exhaust...

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3 d. ago 'I went to Marks & Spencer and spotted 'beautifully made' spring puffer jacket'

With spring on the way, Marks & Spencer's 'lightweight' puffer jacket is a must for your transitional wardrobe - and it comes in four colours

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3 d. ago Red Arrows spotted over skies in Scotland as residents left stunned

The aerobatics display team flew over Scotland en route to RAF Lossiemouth, where they will be based this week.

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3 d. ago Will Stuart reveals the secret weapon behind England’s Six Nations improvement

England beat Scotland for the first time since 2020 having stunned France in round two and prop Stuart has been key to their improved displays

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4 d. ago ‘Super exciting’ visit of dolphins to East River offers hope of cleaner New York

The rare sighting of two common short-beaked dolphins hints at an environmental success storyWhen New Yorkers were graced by the presence of two dolphins in the city’s East River earlier this month, marine experts said such a sighting was rare – but also a sign that this spring and summer season could be a good one for spotting more marine mammals, both great and small.On the morning of 14 February, a pair of common short-beaked dolphins was spotted alongside Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Experts tracking them observed that they lingered until 17 February, swimming up and down the fast-flowing channel that divides Manhattan from the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn and is lined with skyscrapers. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Jamie Roberts spots 'shocking' unseen England v Scotland moment that changed everything as fans stunned

The incident was missed by fans during a nerve-shredding end to the Calcutta Cup clash at Twickenham

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6 d. ago Discover hidden Morocco – from forgotten beaches to ancient citadels and soaring desert dunes

The writers of the new Wild Guide: Morocco share the best locations for hiking, surfing, swimming and sleeping under the starsExtending from the Atlantic coast to the edge of the Sahara and with a huge variety of terrain – from lush oases and valleys peppered with thyme, rosemary, argan trees and date palms to rocky gorges and arid plains – the Anti-Atlas mountains cater for even the most indecisive traveller. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ross McCrorie eyed for Crystal Palace transfer as Scotland star's stunning numbers blow Premier League scouts away

McCrorie has impressed in the English Championship and could land a move to the Premier League

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9 d. ago Millions warned of common condition that can cause hearing loss

Anyone who enjoys wild swimming, paddleboarding and surfing are more at risk of hearing loss. Here’s why. Dan Baumgardt reports

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9 d. ago Wild swimmers warned over common condition that can cause hearing loss

Cold water swimmers and surfers are more at risk of a condition called surfer’s ear. Dan Baumgardt reports

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1 week ago How to catch rare blood moon in Scotland as stunning red glow to warm night sky

Only one in 10 people worldwide will see the entire eclipse from start to finish - here's everything you need to know

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