29 h. ago Scottish beach on NC500 route is 'untouched paradise' with crystal clear water

This bay is one of the many hidden gems that can be found along the famous North Coast 500 route

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29 h. ago The secret Scottish beach home to amazing ancient rock formations

The secluded bay has been called "Insanely beautiful".

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31 h. ago Woman's body found on Fife beach as police lock down beauty spot

A probe into the unexplained death remains ongoing.

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1 week ago Stunning Scottish beach in 'UK's best place' goes on sale – and price is jaw

The beautiful stretch of land is available to purchase for the bargain price of £7,000 - less than half the average cost of rent for a year in Edinburgh, the Scottish capital

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1 week ago Stunning Scots beach hits market for less six months' rent in Edinburgh

The freehold 200sqm piece of land has been described as a "fantastic investment opportunity".

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2 w. ago Scottish beach named best in the UK is a 'little slice of Maldives' with turquoise sea

It's so easy to see why people are blown away at the natural beauty of this famous Scottish beach in the Outer Hebrides

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2 w. ago 'Suspicious item' discovered at Portobello beach as residents ordered to stay indoors

Members of the public have also been asked to avoid the area following the discovery this morning.

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2 w. ago Three teenagers in hospital after alleged stabbing near busy Scottish city beach

The alleged stabbing took place near Portobello beach in Edinburgh

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2 w. ago Bikendrik: The unreal, tiny tropical island like Downton Abbey in the South Pacific

Encircled by jacuzzi-warm water as clear as crystal, the little island is covered by leafy palm trees, frequently dropping coconuts...

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3 w. ago ‘Utter chaos’ as thousands descend on picturesque Scottish beach and find car park closed

Thousands flocked to the popular beach in Aberdeen – only to find the car park had not been opened

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3 w. ago Chaos on Scots beach as police block road after hundreds of revellers flock to coast

Visitors were being turned away from Silver Sands beach in Aberdour as the mercury hit 19C on Thursday.

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3 w. ago The Scottish seaside beach walk with 'delicious' fish and chips and ice cream shop

Near the sandy bay is an acclaimed family-run takeaway that dates back more than 100 years.

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3 w. ago Streams of medicines: how Switzerland cleaned up its act – podcast

Switzerland is leading the world in purifying its water of micropollutants, a concoction of chemicals often found in bodies of water that look crystal clear. They include common medicines like antidepressants and antihistamines, but have unknown and potentially damaging consequences for human and ecosystem health. In the second of a two-part series, Phoebe Weston travels to Geneva to find out how the country has transformed its rivers from sewage-filled health hazards to pristine swimming spots. She tells Madeleine Finlay how a public health disaster in the 1960s spurred the government to act, and what the UK could learn from the Swiss about taking care of a precious national asset.From sewage and scum to swimming in ‘blue gold’: how Switzerland transformed its riversSupport the Guardian: theguardian.com/sciencepod Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'Breathtaking' remote Scots island beach previously dubbed 'best in country'

If you are looking for a quick getaway during the Easter holidays, why not visit this beautiful Scottish beach with views you won't believe.

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3 w. ago Scenic Scottish coastline famous for 'Chariots of Fire' named UK's top 10 beach

A stunning Scottish beach has been ranked among the top 10 most sought-after UK destinations on holidaymakers' wishlists

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last month The 'exotic' Scottish spring garden walk with rare plants and peaceful beach

There is also an acclaimed restaurant just a short distance from the colourful garden.

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