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Tranquil Perthshire town that was named Scotland's 'happiest place to live'
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It is known as a gateway to the Highlands.
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Two thirds of Scotland's bank holidays to fall on different days in 2026
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Scotland will enjoy nine bank holidays in 2026, one more than our neighbours to the south.
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The trendy Scottish city neighbourhood that was named 'best place to live'
Edinburgh
The chic area offers village charm in the heart of one of Scotland's biggest cities.
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Five money-saving tips for booking flights abroad
Travel
Flight prices can vary widely which can make it easy to miss the best savings
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The town just outside Glasgow that was named 'best place to live' in 2026
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"Village charm meets city cool."
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UK forest cabin with sauna and outdoor bath is perfect for dog-lovers' autumn escape
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Dog owners looking for a perfect autumn escape in the UK need look no further, as this forest cabin with sauna and outdoor bath is perfect and luxurious
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Cruise cancelled after gran 'left behind' and found dead alone on remote island
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The woman was found dead on the remote island Lizard in Australia - but it's not clear how she came to be left behind by the luxury cruise ship Coral Adventurer.
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Final struggle of gran who died alone on remote island after cruise ship 'left her behind'
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Suzanne Rees, 80, was part of a 60-night Coral Expeditions cruise around Australia when she was allegedly left behind on Lizard Island, some 240km from Cairns, Queensland.
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The seaside getaway in 'Scotland's best town' you can book for just £45
Staycations
It is also known as the country's 'Seafood Capital'.
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Scotland's 'best kept-secret' island has Caribbean-worthy beaches and is 20-minutes from mainland
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The island of Gigha is just seven miles long and home to 163 residents - but it's also home to some of the UK's most beautiful beaches and a cosy, tight-knit community
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British toddler dies after being found in swimming pool at Greek holiday hotel
Children
Matilda, 3, was found unconscious at the bottom of a pool after her uncle allegedly left her alone for around 10 minutes.
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Destination where beaches top 'world's best' lists and seafront hotels are £80 a night
Travel
Its beaches are rivalling those in the Maldives and experts say it offers 'authenticity, colour and calm'
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Christmas market in 'authentic and peaceful' town is 'must-visit' for scenic views
Christmas
A travel blogger has shared her thoughts on the best Christmas market in Europe, and it's located in a 'real winter wonderland' town
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The Scottish loch spa break you can book for better than half price
Staycations
"The room was spacious, warm, and very clean."
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6 Spanish destinations best for winter sunshine and warmth
Travel
If you've not considered Spain as a winter getaway you may be surprised to know parts of the country can be warm and sunny
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The seaside Highlands town with fish and chip van named 'Scotland's best chippy'
Discover Scotland
It also serves up breakfast and mouthwatering daily specials.
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Family's desperate plea for Scots granddad 'trapped' in Tenerife hospital
Health
Colin McLeish and his wife Anne had been on holiday celebrating his 70th birthday when the dad-of-four fell ill as they prepared to fly home from their break in Playa de las Américas.
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The charming Perthshire town where Scottish kings were once crowned
Discover Scotland
Macbeth and Robert the Bruce were once crowned there.
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Expert explains how you can more than double your days off work in 2026
Holidays
With the clocks turned back and the nights getting darker, many of us will be looking ahead to some days in the sun next year.
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Warning to holidaymakers with Dyson, GHD, Shark, and Revlon hair dryers and straighteners
Travel
Some well-known brands of popular hair gadgets won't work on holiday and trying to use them can cause them to break or even void your warranty
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Tourist dies in Lanzarote after plunging 20ft when 'hotel railing gave way'
Holidays
A British tourist aged 56 was pronounced dead at the scene and a 54-year-old rushed to hospital in a serious condition following the incident at a hotel in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.
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Mum arrested at airport after kicking off at staff blames 'burnout' for meltdown
Air travel
Leanne Burns, 44, was arrested and banned from an airline after she was refused entry to a flight with her two children.
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Gran chokes to death in restaurant in Spain in front of husband
Spain
She and her husband were visiting Peñíscola, a Spanish coastal town where they have a holiday home, when she choked to death at a restaurant.
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The charming Scottish market town with 'magnificent' castle you can stay in
Staycations
It has lots of treasures to uncover while visiting.
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