14 h. ago Europe boils over! Tourists and locals warned of scorching 'new normal' as deadly heatwave engulfs continent

The intense heat dome that has descended over Europe is shattering temperature records, straining infrastructure and posing serious health risks across the continent.

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18 h. ago Tourists warned of ‘new normal’ as Europe heatwave hits visitors and locals

Water shortages are hitting several areas across Europe

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67 h. ago Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures soar above 40C in holiday hotspots

Multiple European countries are bracing for a heatwave this weekend, with highs of 44C predicted as alerts have been issued.

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3 d. ago Extreme heatwave hits Europe as temperatures set to soar above 40C in holiday hotspots

The Met Office warns temperatures could be 10C above average across swathes of Europe as the summer holidays get underway

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4 d. ago Visitors to Linlithgow Palace live Renaissance music and discover the world of embroidery this summer

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) returns with its popular Living History programme on Mondays and Tuesdays from Monday, June 30, until Tuesday, August 12.

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5 d. ago West Lothian 'tourist tax' could bring in £1m as council urged to push forward

But while councillors welcomed the start of consultations agreed this week, the Tories branded the proposals a tourist tax which would hit local business and discourage visitors.

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8 d. ago Shettleston care home enjoys ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ with local community and MSP

Eastbank Care Home, run by HC-One Scotland, located in Shettleston, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations from June 16 to 22.

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9 d. ago ‘This is not Edinburgh’: South Ayrshire council set to abandon plans for visitor levy after pushback

Residents and local businesses mostly opposed the visitor levy, stating the area needs to attract more visitors, not deter them

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1 week ago Holiday hotspot overrun with movie fans celebrating Jaws’ 50th anniversary

Martha’s Vineyard locals prepare for a massive surge in visitors as the shark thriller “Jaws” turns 50

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1 week ago Musselburgh and Midlothian care homes enjoy ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ with local community and MSP

Drummohr Care Home, located in Wallyford, Musselburgh, East Lothian, and Springfield Bank Care Home, located in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian, run by HC-One Scotland, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday 16th June until Sunday 22nd June 2025.

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1 week ago Greenock care home enjoys ‘The Big Summer Weekender’ with local community and MSP

Merino Court Care Home, run by HC-One Scotland, located in Greenock, Inverclyde, welcomed visitors and guests from their local community to participate in this year’s Care Home Open Week celebrations from Monday June 16 until Sunday, June 22.

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2 w. ago Scottish beach loved by families gets adorable toy library for locals and visitors to share

A new colourful Toy Library has be unveiled in Troon to reduce plastic waste and bring joy to families

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2 w. ago Stirling Agricultural Show promises "fun day out" as popular event returns

The show is a regular fixture in the local calendar and will welcome members of the farming community, as well as local and visitors to the Blairlogie site tomorrow.

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3 w. ago European heatwave may hit 45C in matter of days, how will it impact UK weather?

A heatwave is expected to bring scorching 45C temperatures to some parts of Europe next week, with weather maps suggesting some of the heat will head to cities across Britain as well

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3 w. ago Berliners are rediscovering their faith outdoors through local pilgrimages

Around Berlin, Christian pilgrimage walks led by various organizations are open to locals and visitors nearly every week

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3 w. ago Stunning Kirkcudbright garden to open to visitors for Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

Sunday is a chance for people to see The Limes and raise money for charity at the same time.

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3 w. ago Village divided over Downton Abbey tourism boom: Locals where hit show is filmed hit out at visitors with 'brash American accents'

Residents in Bampton, Oxfordshire, hit out at Downtown Abbey fans with 'brash American accents' for invading their idyll, while conceding the show brought a 'small fortune' into the town.

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3 w. ago Let us tax visitors on overnight stays in England, mayors say

Mayors across England want to see visitors be taxed on overnight stays to contribute to local economies

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4 w. ago UK's only riverside tidal lido is reopening with new £250k splash zone

Originally opened in 1896, the attraction has been a firm favourite among local families and visitors.

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4 w. ago Feedback on visitor levy proposal could help shape Perth and Kinross' tourism policy

In 2023 tourism generated £641 million for the Perth and Kinross economy

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