18 h. ago New project capturing memories of Scottish whaling communities launched by historian Dan Snow

The Whalers’ Memory Bank brings together new and lost stories of Scottish whalers and their intrepid adventures on South Georgia island.

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25 h. ago Beat the heat: The ‘coolest’ European destinations to visit in summer 2025

Here are the temperate alternatives to European hotspots that keep it cool – even in peak season

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42 h. ago The Scottish island that was crowned 'prettiest' you need to visit this summer

The island has been praised for its beaches and food scene.

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3 d. ago Dream job on tiny Scottish island with cottage provided in 'rare opportunity'

The island, which is located in the Inner Hebrides, is a nature reserve.

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4 d. ago Free Greggs breakfast for Ayrshire tradespeople at Toolstation roadshow

Toolstation's spring and summer roadshow will visit Kilmarnock on Wednesday, June 18 with live demonstrations, product giveaways and free Greggs breakfasts on offer.

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4 d. ago The ‘beautiful country estate’ in the shadow of Manchester Airport you need to visit this summer

Explore stunning gardens, woodland and a historic mill

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4 d. ago Isle of Skye castle, cottages, museum and holiday cabins on market for £2.75m in controversial sale

Protests and opposition has come around the sale of historic clan property Armadale Castle

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6 d. ago Beautiful Scots island owned by the same family for 80 years goes up for sale

A rare chance to buy a scenic Scottish island has just come up after decades in the same family

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6 d. ago Scottish island with endless shingle beaches, own ferry and herd of Highland cows for sale

‘Private islands of this scale and calibre almost never come up for sale’

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7 d. ago Idyllic home on remote Scottish island open to visitors again after 9 years

The project cost £3.6 million

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7 d. ago Ancient standing stones in Scotland you can visit on a summer solstice day trip

Interest in Scotland’s standing stones has surged, with VisitScotland updating its guide to help visitors experience the solstice at these ancient sites

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8 d. ago Scotland's best whisky distilleries 'to visit this summer' named by National Geographic

There is no time like the present to book a tour of a distillery.

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9 d. ago Large part of Scottish island owned by famed shark hunter for sale

Tex Geddes was a legendary shark hunter - plus boxer, knife thrower and all round adventurer - who made his life on Soay in the Inner Hebrides.

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9 d. ago Mum's cinema hack 'perfect for summer holidays' saves her family £70 per visit

Families were seriously impressed by the mum's 'genius' hack when she showcased her money-saving tip online

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9 d. ago Love Island fans fear Scottish beauty Ailma Gagio might be the first to leave the show

Love Island kicked off last night with host Maya Jama revealing that one Islander is at risk of being dumped from the Villa with fans believing it could be Scottish beauty Ailma Gagio.

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1 week ago The beautiful Scottish island that was named 'top holiday destination'

The isle has been described as "Scotland in miniature".

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1 week ago 'Cutest' beachside restaurant with stunning views on tiny Scottish island for sale

A family owned restaurant on a Scottish island has come on the market.

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1 week ago Muckle Flugga by Michael Pedersen review – anything can happen on this remote Scottish island

Life is turned upside-down by a new arrival, in this weird and charming tale of nature and family – with a guest appearance from the ghost of Robert Louis StevensonOften thought of as the northernmost point of the British Isles, the Scottish island Muckle Flugga lies on the outer reaches of the Shetland archipelago. Norse legend has it that this craggy and almost uninhabitable place was created by two warring giants, obsessed with the same mermaid. While throwing boulders at each other, one of the rivalrous giants’ missiles accidentally plopped into the sea: and so the island was born.A version of this mythic tussle is central to Michael Pedersen’s debut novel. When the narrative opens, delivered in a lively present tense sprinkled with Scots, The Father and his 19-year-old son Ouse are the only residents on the island. The Father mans Muckle’s lighthouse, and is as volatile as the waves he illuminates. A gossip from a neighbouring island describes him as irascible, with “a&nbs...

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1 week ago UK's 'most beautiful seaside town' is unsung spot with 'overlooked' beach

Weymouth in Dorset has been named as an "unsung beach town" despite its stunning beach and range of activities on offer, making it a great place to visit this summer

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1 week ago The gorgeous lavender field an hour from London you should visit this summer

The gorgeous lavender field an hour from London you should visit this summer  Yahoo News UK

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