6 h. ago Scots holidaymakers 'forced to sleep on airport floor' after being 'stranded' by Ryanair

Chris Charlton, from Edinburgh, spent the night at Marrakesh Menara Airport after he and others were "stranded" by Ryanair.

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2 w. ago Scots struggle to switch off with 78% experiencing holiday stress

* More than three-quarters of Scottish holidaymakers stressed during breaks abroad * Scots lead UK in family holiday-taking, with 37% dedicating annual leave to family getaways * Four in ten Scots (41%) see holidays as an important escape from domestic to-do lists * Digital detox proves challenging - with 39% unable to stay off social media while away

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2 w. ago Lanzarote floods captured in horror footage as emergency declared

The island, popular with Scots, faces a state of emergency, and holidaymakers are being urged to postpone their travel, or seek alternative accommodation and flights.

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2 w. ago Summerwater: Everything we know about Channel 4's new Scottish drama series, from cast to filming locations

Following a group of holidaymakers staying in loch-side cabins at a Scottish holiday park, the upcoming drama series will star Dougray Scott and Shirley Henderson.

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3 w. ago More choice, less stress: Largo Leisure Holidays unveils new ways to book your break in Scotland

Largo Leisure Holidays, who own six-holiday parks in Scotland, is stepping up to support holidaymakers amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis and rising energy bills in the UK. As economic uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on household budgets, the company has introduced new, payment plans designed to make holidays more accessible and affordable for families and individuals alike, allowing people to enjoy a well-deserved break without the added stress of financial strain.

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3 w. ago Forecast of a week of rain adds to woes faced by victims of Myanmar quake, as death toll tops 3,500

People in Myanmar’s earthquake-stricken areas were braced for thunderstorms late Sunday, after heavy rains and winds the previous night disrupted rescue and relief operations and added to the misery of the many who lost their homes in the disaster and were forced to sleep in the open

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3 w. ago Glasgow mum traumatised after being followed by rat in own home

Jemma says that the battle with the rats has left her unable to sleep or eat as she is forced to hoover up rat droppings - something that has left her feeling she has 'failed as a mum'.

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3 w. ago Family on PIP and Universal Credit forced to sleep rough outside town hall after being evicted

The couple have said they shouldn't have to be "a druggie, an alcoholic, or an asylum seeker to be a priority and get help"

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