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Englishman visits 'Scotland's best town' but feels 'conned' after arriving at Wetherspoons
Oban
An English YouTuber who runs the Honest Places channel explored Oban after it was named Scotland's 'Town of the Year' as part of the Scotland Loves Local Awards last year
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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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Over 20,000 homes still without power as Storm Amy clean-up operation continues
Bad Weather
SSEN said more than 67,000 customers had been reconnected after the "extremely damaging" winds yesterday.
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Scottish village is 'seafood capital' of the country with 'most delicious' fresh catches
Discover Scotland
It's a must-visit for any foodie - and it's easy to see why when you taste the 'most delicious' catches
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Disgusting, vile racism is shamelessly an everyday occurrence in Scotland
Racism
Record View says everyone in the country deserves to live in peace.
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Local radio star chosen to be 'first ever' Lidl self-checkout Scottish voice
Supermarkets
In May, the supermarket launched its “Unexpected Scottish Voice” campaign to find the first Scottish voice for its tills.
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Getaway in Scotland's 'seafood capital' you can book for almost half price this autumn
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"It was simply perfect."
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Man arrested after police probe of 'those involved in encouraging Palestine Action support'
Police Scotland
A 59-year-old man in Oban has been arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation into those involved in encouraging support for Palestine Action.
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Take a slow-travel trip up the west coast this autumn from Scotland's town of the year
Discover Scotland
Scotland’s west coast offers a peaceful autumn escape, with serene landscapes and iconic destinations away from crowds.
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Lidl teams up with Alan Cumming in search for new Scottish self-service voice
Supermarkets
Lidl has brought a Hollywood touch to its competition that aims "to champion the quirks of the Scottish accent."
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Scotland's sunniest island dubbed 'Hawaii of the North' is perfect for a summer staycation
Staycations
The Isle of Tiree is located 22 miles west of Ardnamurchan, the nearest part of the Scottish mainland, and sixty miles west of Oban, where you can get a four-hour ferry to the island
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Scotland's most affordable seaside towns named as 'seafood capital' tops list
Homes and property
The cheapest coastal spots to rent and buy have been revealed.
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The log cabin with hot tub you can stay in near Scotland's 'seafood capital'
Holiday cottages and villas
The accommodation offers peace and privacy but is close to a popular coastal town.
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Scots firefighter found dead one week after going missing
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Richard Scott, who lived Oban, was sadly discovered dead on Tuesday, June 24
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Iconic Scottish Highland distillery launches new campaign with award-winning director
Whisky
The new campaign celebrates the skill and effort behind Oban’s universally loved Scotch.
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Scotland's 'best wild swimming' spots for summer 2025 dip named
Swimming
Destinations such as Oban and Fort William were singled out.
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Bob MacIntyre starts US Open with best level par round 'of my life' as he claims three more will do it
Bob MacIntyre
The Scot puts his 70 at Oakmont in the top ten rounds he's ever played and insists three more of them will have him among the prizes.
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The hotel in Scotland's 'seafood capital' you can stay in for better than half price
Staycations
One guest described the accommodation as "fabulous".
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Scotland's 10 'must-visit whisky distilleries' as historic coastal spot tops list
Whisky
Many of the top Scottish distilleries offer tours and tasting experiences.
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Scotland's 'seafood capital' with everything from chippies to fancy restaurants
Discover Scotland
The resort town also offers stunning coastal views.
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Job opportunity for nature lovers in heart of Scotland's natural beauty
Careers
The successful applicant will get the chance to work in some of Scotland's most iconic locations.
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Exciting job opportunity for nature lover to work outdoors in scenic Scots region
Careers
If you love being in the great outdoors, this may just be the role for you.
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Peaceful village with stunning views of Highlands named Scotland's 'best place to stay in 2025'
Discover Scotland
The village offers stunning sunset views and scenic trails for walkers and cyclists to enjoy nature
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Low-flying RAF jets stun small Scots village as aircraft soars over homes
Royal Air Force
"Guessing these guys were doing a couple of flypasts at the airport this afternoon - it was heartstoppingly low at times and actually disappeared behind the houses before it came back into view."
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