9 h. ago Scotland's New Year's Day tradition that sees people dive into sea in wacky costumes

The Loony Dook is a truly one-of-a-kind event.

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9 h. ago I visited a hidden gem Aberdeenshire town that has the perfect cosy winter cafe

Scotland Now's Alexander Smail spent the day sampling the local shops and cuisine.

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6 d. ago It’s National Cocoa Day: The holiday treat that’s rich in antioxidants and proven to combat stress

Americans eat nearly 3 billion pounds of chocolate each year

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6 d. ago UK snow: Maps turn purple as flurries spread for White Christmas

New weather maps show snow showers from Scotland down to the Home Counties on Christmas Day, with heavier snow over higher ground in Scotland and possible flurries in London

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7 d. ago See you in March? Debate in New Zealand over extremely long summer break

The country’s long summer holiday has sparked a national conversation, with arguments about whether the break is affecting productivity, or a vital respiteIt sounds idyllic: weeks off work at the warmest time of the year, with relaxation mode kicking in before Christmas and little rush to return to the office until late February.But in New Zealand, there are concerns that the traditional long summer break could be hurting the country’s productivity. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago I took a teen and a tween to Belfast for the day and it made its Primark on them

The city is easily accessible from Scotland and is perfect for a day trip for adults and kids

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7 d. ago The nine places set for White Christmas as weather maps predict December 25 snow

Weather charts show nine English counties and much of Scotland are set for snow on Christmas Day as temperatures plunge to -4C, with Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Essex among areas forecast for flurries

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9 d. ago Storm Bram Scotland LIVE: Train routes disrupted as Storm Bram chaos enters second day

Rail disruption has continued as Storm Bram enters its second day of causing travel chaos in Scotland.

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1 week ago Storm Bram in Scotland LIVE as 'danger to life' warning in place across country

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for Scotland across the course of the day.

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1 week ago Storm Bram in Scotland LIVE as ScotRail services to be suspended due to wind and rain

The Met Office has issued a number of weather warnings for Scotland across the course of the day.

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2 w. ago Trump and Melania usher in holiday season with lighting of National Christmas tree

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania lit the National Christmas Tree Thursday evening

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2 w. ago Trump and Melania usher in holiday season with lighting of National Christmas tree: Live

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania lit the National Christmas Tree Thursday evening

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2 w. ago Trump and Melania to usher in holiday season with lighting of National Christmas tree: Live

President will light the National Christmas Tree alongside the first lady Thursday evening

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2 w. ago Scotland spa day prices slashed as Bannatyne deals drop for limited time

A major price drop has landed on Bannatyne Spa Days across Scotland, with treatments, spa access and prosecco now starting from £32.50.

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2 w. ago Wetherspoons confirms 43 pubs in Scotland which will be open on Christmas Day

Here is a list of the Wetherspoons pubs where you can grab a drink on the big day 🎄

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2 w. ago Brits braced for White Christmas as psychic predicts mad end to 2025

Celebrity astrologer Inbaal Honigman has used tarot cards to predict festive snow in Scotland on Christmas Day, with patches remaining across England and Wales from earlier December cold snaps

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2 w. ago Aldi’s holiday bark sold across the nation faces recall due to allergens

Two different flavors of holiday bark were recalled

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2 w. ago 'I spent a day in town named Scotland's best place to live in 2026 and fell in love'

It is the perfect spot for a December staycation.

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2 w. ago Many Brits are just discovering wild fact about the Scottish flag

Today (November 30) is Saint Andrew's Day, a national day of celebration in Scotland. And some people are only just realising a wild fact about the country's flag

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2 w. ago People are just finding out wild fact about the Scottish flag

Saint Andrew's Day is celebrated on 30 November in Scotland, and people are only just discovering a wild fact about the Scottish flag, which is also known as the Saltire

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