35 h. ago Bizarre 'cultural appropriation' row breaks out over new Tom Daley knitting show's 'misrepresentation' of tiny island with just 44 inhabitants

Channel 4 bosses are embroiled in a bizarre row over 'cultural appropriation' with a Scottish island with fewer than 50 inhabitants.

Culture

38 h. ago Scottish 'whisky island' getaway you can book for better than 60 per cent off

The island was recently named one of the top travel destinations in Europe for 2026 by Condé Nast Traveler.

Politics

60 h. ago How island farmers learned the true value of an SNP ‘promise’ in just two weeks

Scottish island farmers quickly discover a promise of extra funds is nothing like as good as it sounds

Politics

3 d. ago Scottish Highlands home with private island as its back garden goes up for sale

"The ultimate retreat in one of the country’s most breathtaking natural settings."

Economics

3 d. ago Small Scottish island whisky crowned 'best in the world' scoring 99 out of 100

It came out on top at a prestigious global competition in Las Vegas.

Politics

7 d. ago 'Underrated' period drama that had fans 'gripped in 30 minutes' now streaming

The little-known series boasts a stellar 100% Rotten Tomatoes score

Sport

1 week ago 'Outlandish and ridiculously addictive' new comedy debuts with perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score as it's hailed 'one of the best shows of the year'

The series is written by the team behind American series Saturday Night Live, Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, who are also behind Netflix favourite I Think You Should Leave.

Culture

1 week ago 'Heartbreaking' Netflix crime thriller rockets up the charts with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score

The release, a twisting tale based on the real-life history of a family of serial killers from the 1960s, has earned itself a perfect 100% approval rate on reviews site Rotten Tomatoes.

Events

2 w. ago Powerful monument on Scottish island named as best public art in UK

It is a monument that the island community can be proud of

Politics

2 w. ago Scottish island beach named 'most underrated' coastal spot in UK

It is known for its magnificent sea stacks.

Politics

3 w. ago 10 'world's healthiest foods' include surprise nut which scores 97 out of 100

A list of the 'healthiest foods in the world' has been compiled by researchers - and one popular food topped the list with a score of 97 out of 100

Society

3 w. ago Which footballers have scored most of their career goals in a single match? | The Knowledge

Plus: more players ignoring tactical instructions, free-kick flurries and Wembley Stadium’s first resident clubMail us with your questions and answers“Last month, Jeremy Ngakia scored twice for Watford against Oxford to take his career goals total to three from 116 senior club appearances. Excluding players who scored only once, has anybody with 100+ appearances managed a higher percentage of their career goals in a single match?” wonders Peter Skilton.Denis Boone writes in with the tale of Matthieu Chalmé. “French right-back Chalmé played 362 professional matches during his career, mostly for Lille and Bordeaux,” Denis writes. “He scored four career goals, with three of them coming in a single game. Chalmé netted all three goals in Lille’s 3-0 win at Ajaccio in March 2004, recording the most unlikely of hat-tricks.”Any more for any more? Mail us with your suggestions. Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago Monument to Scottish island crofters who stood up to their 'oppressive landlord'

Captain William Fraser banned the tools that crofters needed to produce their own food

Politics

3 w. ago The best Isle of Skye hotels for outstanding Hebridean views and coastal walks

This Scottish island isn’t just home to fantastic food and magnificent views; it has a whole host of excellent hotels, too

Politics

3 w. ago Remote Scottish island distillery that only began production in 2024 secures £1.5 million boost

“Securing this investment is a major milestone for us and for the island” – founder Angus MacMillan

Economics

3 w. ago Washed up sex toys erect wave of excitement on remote Scottish island

Locals on a Scottish island are rushing to clear the sands after Storm Amy washed up a tidal wave of sex toys on their beaches. The invasion of dildos caused quite the stir for residents

Politics

4 w. ago Splendid isolation: 10 beautifully remote getaways in the UK

From a Scottish island lighthouse to a lakeside cabin in Cornwall, these secluded places to stay are bound to reinvigorate and inspireGuests at this lighthouse keeper’s cottage have not only the property but the whole 1.6-hectare (four-acre) island to themselves. Eilean Sionnach is an islet off Skye that is accessible by boat or on foot at low tide. Like the lighthouse, the cottage was built in 1857 and has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a kitchen and a lounge with a wood burner, and incredible sea views. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago A Scottish island's unique hospitality finishes as last remaining residents leave for good

For the first time in decades, Rona’s population will go from two to zero this month.

Politics

4 w. ago Beautiful Scottish island with Norse history named best spot in UK for seeing Northern Lights

The next few months are likely to provide the best chances this decade to see the aurora borealis at its most spectacular, before the sun's 11-year cycle begins to shift away from a stage that has created fantastic displays in the skies over the past two years

Politics

4 w. ago 'I scored 100+ Premier League goals but England never rated me

Despite being one of the Premier League's most prolific and consistent goalscorers, Darren Bent's England career never really got out of first gear

Politics