21 h. ago Scots share 'the worst mistakes a tourist can make' when visiting Scotland

From mispronouncing cities to calling tablet fudge, locals have shared their biggest no-nos.

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4 d. ago Scots traveller wrongly deported from Norway after border police passport bungle

The measure seems to fly in the face of the actual stipulations laid out by the Schengen Borders Code.

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6 d. ago Scottish tourist attraction with 500,000 annual visitors wins environmental award for the fourth time in a row

This modern engineering marvel uses Archimedes’ 2,000-year-old principles to maintain perfect balance

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7 d. ago Spain red alert as UK tourists told to make 'homemade traps' to combat infestation

Several parts of Spain are on 'red alert' over an imminent mosquito infestation following the heavy rainfall that has swept the European holiday hotspot recently

Society

8 d. ago Scots tourists warned to make 'homemade traps' after Spain declares 'red alert'

It's feared the accumulation of water and rising temperatures favour the mass hatching of larvae - and these conditions could lead to a surge in cases of the West Nile Virus.

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9 d. ago Scots tourist arrested after 'rampage' on Thai holiday island

A teenage boy and a shopkeeper were allegedly attacked by a Scots tourist on the Thai island of Phuket.

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1 week ago Tourists are warned of hurricane force winds in Canary Islands as huge Atlantic storm approaches

The Canary Islands has declared a red weather alert for the holiday hotspots of Tenerife and La Palma as a massive storm approaches the region. 

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1 week ago Scottish tourist dies in Rome hospital after suspected gas explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from South Lanarkshire, was pulled out from rubble on final day of visitA Scottish tourist who suffered severe burns in a suspected gas explosion at a building in Rome has died of his injuries.Grant Paterson, 54, was admitted to hospital on 23 March after the explosion and subsequent collapse of the block of flats where he was staying, in the Monteverde district. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Scottish tourist dies in Rome days after blast in holiday accommodation

Employer pays tribute to “true gentleman” after death following suspected gas explosion

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2 w. ago What to see in Scotland in 2025: The 25 “Best sights for tourists” according to Scotsman readers

Scotland is on a lot of people’s bucket lists and if that includes you then these are the incredible Scottish locations you have to check out - as recommended by our Scotsman readers.

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2 w. ago Warning over new restrictions at Scottish national park as official tourist season starts

The new bylaws for Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park are being reinforced ahead of the tourist season starting

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2 w. ago American tourist flips plush Mercedes rental car after crash on busy Scots road

The man claims he was driving the Mercedes C200 at a low speed before the incident.

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2 w. ago World markets and US dollar suffer worst monthly losses since 2022 as Trump trade war riles investors – business live

Shares slide after President Donald Trump says new reciprocal tariffs expected this week will include all nationsWall Street shrinks in response to price pressures, stoking fears of Trump tariffsEurope’s main stock indices are a sea of red, as investors react to Donald Trump’s declaration that the reciprocal tariffs he is set to announce this week will include all nations.Italy’s FTSE MIB index has dropped 1.4%, France’s CAC is down 1%, and Germany’s DAX has lost 0.95%.The tariffs imposed by the U.S. government and the fear of new announcements as early as Wednesday are creating a bleak atmosphere on trading floors worldwide. Just last Wednesday, the DAX was above 23,000 points, but it now appears that the index may soon test the 22,000 mark.The risk appetite seen in the initial weeks of the year has dissipated as investors and asset managers pull back, reduce positions, and refrain from taking on large new ones. The inclination to buy the dips has nearly vanished. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago These Scottish phrases are almost impossible for tourists to understand

These five Scots remarks are thought to be the most difficult for visitors to comprehend.

Politics

2 w. ago Scots tourist tells of 'screaming and panic' in Thailand earthquake as two confirmed dead

Fraser Morton, a tourist from Scotland, was caught in the 7.7 magnitude deadly earthquake in Thailand.

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3 w. ago Scottish tourist seriously injured in hospital after Rome explosion

Grant Paterson, 54, from East Kilbride, has reportedly been left severely burned after the blast.

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3 w. ago Scots tourist fights for life after guest house is destroyed by explosion

A Scottish holidaymaker was left with horrific burns after a violent gas explosion demolished a three-storey guest house in the Italian capital of Rome yesterday.

Society

3 w. ago Scots tourist fighting for life after Rome B&B explodes made eerie Facebook post before tragedy

Grant Paterson, 54, has been left with horrific burns after the blast on Saturday.

Politics

3 w. ago Laura Anderson enjoys adorable trip to Scots tourist hot spot with baby Bonnie

Scots Love Island star Laura Anderson took Bonnie for a wholesome day trip to Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park where the reality star was left feeling 'dizzy'

Politics

3 w. ago Scottish tourist who went missing in Italy for a week found in hospital ‘with broken bones’

Robert Cadger disappeared in Pompeii after travelling to Naples with his friends

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