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Scotland’s former leader Alex Salmond dies aged 69
Salmond had turned what was once a largely academic question into the most important issue in UK politics. But the…
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Hundreds of cultural events kick off for European Heritage Days
Events in Austria, Belgium, Germany and Ireland have already finished, but there are still plenty more upcoming in other countries.…
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Europe’s wildest nature escapes are home to bears, whales and lynx
Here’s how to encounter Europe’s breathtaking wildlife responsibly. ADVERTISEMENT Sarah Faith is a content and values writer at activist travel…
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Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns
Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year. ADVERTISEMENT The ‘Hogwarts Express’ train – one of the…
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Europe’s drug death capital tries a new way of reducing fatalities
With by far the highest drug abuse death rate in Europe, Scotland is pursuing new ways of bringing fatalities down.…
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Salmon fishing in Scotland threatened by rising sea temperatures
Since March 2023, Scotland’s waters have been gripped by an unprecedented Category 4 marine heatwave, causing mass marine mortalities. For…
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21 of the world’s 50 best hotels for 2023 are in Europe
The list of the World’s 50 Best Hotels has been revealed, awarding hotels on six continents for their exceptional, industry-defining…
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The Scottish islands being put at risk by ferry crisis
Locals and businesses question whether they should stay on islands or move because of withdrawn and delayed services caused by…
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Biggest Loch Ness monster search in decades gets underway
The biggest search for the Loch Ness Monster in five decades got underway in the Scottish Highlands on Saturday (Aug…
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United Kingdom
Monster hunters flock to Scotland for biggest ‘Nessie’ hunt in decades
An old tale meets modern advances as the search for the elusive creature uses new underwater drone tech. Monster-hunters are…
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