4 d. ago The little known Scottish beach that was named country's 'most dog friendly'

One visitor wrote called it a "wonderful dog walking beach".

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6 d. ago ‘Who needs the scorching Med?’ Readers’ tips for cooler European coastal holidays

From the deserted Danish Riviera to the unspoilt beaches of Poland, our readers share their favourite, more chilled European coastlines• Tell us about your favourite rail holiday – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherSpend some time on Rügen, Germany’s largest island, on its Baltic coast. White sandy beaches and darker history await. Visit Lauterbach, by the sea. From there, catch the coastal ferry to the tiny fishing village of Baabe, a near three-mile (5km) walk/cycle through rolling countryside and catch the “Raging Roland” steam train back again. Not far away, you can walk the cliffs that inspired Caspar David Friedrich. For a very different day, visit Prora and its massive beachside concrete apartment blocks, originally planned as a Nazi holiday complex, before becoming a Soviet army barracks, and now a part ruin, part reunification commercial and residential redevelopment.Richard Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Still throwing shrimp on the barbie: Tourism Australia’s advertising is stuck in a 1980s time warp | Anita Manfreda and Simon Pawson

Our tourism ads return again and again to familiar themes: white sandy beaches, red desert landscapes, barbecues and blokey humour. It’s time for deeper, more inclusive storytellingGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTourism Australia has just launched its latest global A$130m campaign, “Come and Say G’day”. It’s a sequel to the 2022 ad featuring brand ambassador Ruby the Roo.The ad is a feast of sweeping drone shots, saturated colours, iconic landmarks and feel-good energy. Friendly animals, iconic landscapes and a familiar message: come and say g’day. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Deserted Scottish beach that looks like Caribbean paradise is a superb hidden gem

Achmelvich Bay's beautiful little-known beach is tucked away on the northwest coast of Scotland - and it's a hidden gem for those in the know who say it could be in the Caribbean

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9 d. ago White sandy beach in Scotland so 'stunning' it'll save you a plane trip to Australia

A UK beach has been likened to a beach in Australia, with its crystal clear waters and white sandy beaches, meaning you won't have to travel far to see something spectacular.

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3 w. ago Stunning hidden gem Scottish beach 'some of best wildlife on the planet'

The lesser-known beach gem in the UK has white sandy shores and sparkling turquoise sea - and is a haven for nature lovers with eagles and otters and other wildlife

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3 w. ago Stunning hidden beach with azure waves, incredibly rare eagle, and otters

Idyllic hidden beach in the UK is an oasis of calm with golden sand and turquoise sea ‘like the Caribbean’ - one visitor felt like they’d ‘died and gone to heaven’ after finding the bay

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3 w. ago The Scottish beach walk that ends at award winning fish and chips

The scenic bay famously featured in an iconic film.

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3 w. ago Tourists ditching Spain for 'most beautiful beach' in Scotland with miles of pink sand

Sandwood Bay in the Scottish Highlands has been described as the 'most beautiful beach in Britain'

Society

4 w. ago The Scottish foodie village with gorgeous beach perfect for summer day out

It is the home of the famous Scottish dish of Cullen skink.

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