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Destinations

Introverts recommend the best places for solo travel

Not a people person? These are the best travel destinations for space, silence and solitude.

Earth News

Is Scotland’s jellyfish influx due to climate change?

Coastal waters around Scotland can expect to see large numbers of jellyfish this summer, MSC reports.

Earth News

Scotland gives green light to €600M ‘hollow mountain’ water battery

The subterranean hydro power station has become known as ‘Hollow Mountain’.

Culture news

'Trainspotting' producer new chair of Edinburgh Film Festival

'Trainspotting' producer Andrew Macdonald has been announced as the new Chair of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

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Nature

Dozens of whales die after becoming stranded on Scottish island

Investigators face race against time to find out what happened in what's believed to be the UK's worst fatal mass stranding.

Conscious Travel

Best wild camping spots in Europe and the laws you need to follow

If you want to save money on hotels and reconnect with nature, a summer wild camping trip is perfect.

United Kingdom

Scotland's ultranationalists are trying to seize their moment

Nicola Sturgeon's departure and arrest have sent her party into disarray. Now fringe groups in the independence movement sense an opening.

United Kingdom

Charles III greeted by protesters and fans at Edinburgh ceremony

Anti-monarchy activists and royal enthusiasts stood unhappily side-by-side at the king's Scottish coronation celebration

Culture news

King Charles III given Scottish crown jewels

Scotland marked the coronation of King Charles III by presenting him with the country's crown jewels.

United Kingdom

Could the Scottish Orkney Islands really become part of Norway?

The UK territory's proposal to investigate 'alternative forms of governance' provoked international headlines, but what's actually going on?

Destinations

On location: Films from 2023 to inspire your next holiday

The biggest films for 2023 were filmed all around the world, and their locations promise spectacular sights for travellers.

United Kingdom

Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon arrested then released in corruption probe

Police Scotland are investigating allegations that party funds were misused during former first minister's tenure as party leader

Nature

On the Scottish estate giving refuge to troubled beavers

NatureScot is making beaver carcass returns obligatory, after outrage over ‘inhumane’ shootings of the protected species.

Earth News

How did Scotland’s ambitious recycling plan go so wrong?

A European-style deposit return scheme that would have created incentives for consumers to recycle bottles and cans will now be delivered years late.

Earth News

Train drivers and activists demand better public transport in Scotland

Cheaper public transport would be good for the climate and the economy, Scottish activists argue.

Travel News

Summer ‘travel chaos’ warning as Edinburgh airport staff back strikes

Scotland’s busiest airport could be hit by walkouts during the busy summer season due to a row over pay.

Culture news

Not just Florida: Michelangelo's David is causing a stir in Scotland

An advert for an Italian restaurant in Glasgow was rejected over concerns about nudity.

USA

Trump arrives in Scotland for golf trip as indictments loom

The former president was recently indicted for his alleged role in a scheme involving hush money payments to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Culture news

The Sean Connery Foundation reveals €1 million grant recipients

The Sean Connery Foundation, set up after the James Bond star's death, has split more than €1 million in funds between four Scottish filmmaking organisations.

United Kingdom

Scottish nationalists 'tearing apart' amid another arrest

Police in Scotland arrested the SNP treasurer on Tuesday in connection with a long-running probe into party finances.