5 h. ago Scottish island 'appalled' at extra ferry losses as busy tourist season looms

South Uist is once more bearing the brunt of CalMac’s attempts to keep its services running while major vessels are off the water.

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4 d. ago Michelle Trachtenberg’s natural talent shone in everything from Harriet the Spy to Buffy | Veronica Esposito

Trachtenberg, who has died aged 39, was the fortunate child actor: successfully pivoting into an adult career peppered with millennial hitsMichelle Trachtenberg: a life in picturesMichelle Trachtenberg, who has died aged 39, is most famous for two very different roles in two very different shows that both loom large in the millennial consciousness. She was a fifth season addition to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, taking on the role of Buffy’s mysterious sister Dawn, a complicated, maturing young woman who came to occupy a central role in the series’ mythology. Four years later, she began a recurring role on Gossip Girl, as the Cruella-squared pot-stirrer Georgina Sparks, whom Trachtenberg once described as “basically the evil bitch from hell”.With their very different aesthetics and intended audiences, Trachtenberg’s two hit series speak to very different parts of her fanbase: Buffy has a campy, B-movie charm, whereas Gossip Girl is as slick and indulgent as a delicious dessert. As those...

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4 d. 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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6 d. ago 'Breathtakingly beautiful' Scottish beach crowned among best in the UK

A Scottish island beach featuring a mix of soft sand and rock has been crowned one of the best in the UK, with the experts describing it as "breathtakingly beautiful".

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6 d. ago Laura Anderson shares emotional last message ahead of new life chapter

Scottish Love Island star Laura Anderson took to social media to share a life update with fans, as she became emotional in a touching message.

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1 week ago Scenic Scottish island with 'unspoilt' white sand beach for sale for £350,000

An uninhabited island close to a popular beach in Lewis is being sold for offers over £350,000.

Economics

1 week ago 'Beautiful and unique' Scottish island hiring staff with accommodation provided

An "excellent opportunity to live and work in a beautiful and unique place" has come up, with a hotel on the tiny island of Iona currently looking for live-in staff.

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1 week ago ‘Breathtakingly beautiful’ Scottish island home to multiple Michelin restaurants

A stunning Scottish island is well worth a visit for fans of fine dining.

Society

1 week ago Tiny and 'friendly' Scottish island school seeks head teacher on £64k salary

It could be a dream posting for a headteacher seeking a slower pace of life.

Economics