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Find inspiration and motivation at Scotland’s creative writing retreats

Moniack Mhor, Highlands Get feedback from published authors at Scotland's Creative Writing Centre, near Loch Ness / Photo by Nancy MacDonald Moniack Mhor, Highlands Book a week's retreat at Scotland's...

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15 amazing food and drink experiences in Scotland

Last month we asked a range of industry experts to name their top Scottish foodie experiences, and we put a call out on Facebook and Twitter to find out what you guys thought too. We got an amazing...

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15 amazing places to go for a run or jog in Scotland

Race season is coming up, and for joggers that means it’s time to lace up the running shoes and get training! Whether you’re attempting your first 5k or already have a dozen shiny medals to your name,...

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18 brilliant things to do on Scotland’s islands

Have you ever fancied seeing a 5,000 year old archaeological site or tasting fresh seafood, landed within metres of the restaurant? Does wandering along a paradise beach or breathing in fresh sea air...

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Fantastic ferry journeys

Onboard the M.V Finlaggan as it arrives at Port Askaig, Islay. . The Sound of Barra at sunset. . Passing Duart Castle, Mull. . A NorthLink Ferry passes Stromness Golf Club, Orkney. . For many, the...

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Scotland’s best islands and beaches, as voted in the TripAdvisor Travellers’...

The results are in for the 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, and once again Scotland has graced the winners’ lists! Four Scottish islands have made it into the UK and the Channel Islands top...

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What on earth happens UNDER Scotland?

Some of us are natural-born investigators, burrowing our noses in between crevices, heading into the unknown, and searching the length and breadth of the land and sea for something extraordinary. There...

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14 things to do on the beach in Scotland

Golden sands, turquoise waters, peaceful bays and tumbling waves … there are few finer places than a beautiful Scottish beach on a warm summer’s day! With thousands of miles of coastline and more than...

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Pedal to your perfect picnic spot

There are few things in life as pleasant as a cycle through the Scotland’s remarkable landscapes, be it along a canal towpath, around a winding island road, or through lush, pastoral countryside. But...

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Get an appetite for love at romantic picnic spots in Scotland

A picnic for two is one of the most romantic activities a couple can do. It’s the perfect way to mark a special anniversary, or just simply to spend quality time together and make some memories....

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Only in Scotland – Six Uniquely Scottish Experiences

The word ‘unique’ is vastly overused in travel writing. My own experiences as a travel writer – always on the lookout for rare experiences – tells me that few places offer more than a handful of...

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13 haunted sites in Scotland

Are you ready for Halloween? 31 October is fast approaching and, if the legends are to be believed, you’d better get ready for a few bumps in the night on the most ghostly night of the year. To get you...

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Scotland’s wonderful winter walks

Ring of Brodgar Join local rangers on a guided walk around the Ring of Brodgar this winter Loch Lubnaig The Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park is ideal for winter walks Salisbury Crags Trek...

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5 stunning cycle routes on Scotland’s islands

As well as being great exercise, cycling is also one of the best ways to absorb the stunning beauty of Scotland’s islands. Think sparkling lochs, rolling hills, hidden glens, rare wildlife and mile...

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11 breathtaking photos of Orkney

Orkney is a place of real contrasts. One minute you can be wandering through one of the islands’ bustling towns or villages, the next you’re standing on the edge of a dramatic coastline with nothing...

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18 brilliant things to do on Scotland’s islands

Have you ever fancied seeing a 5,000 year old archaeological site or tasting fresh seafood, landed within metres of the restaurant? Does wandering along a paradise beach or breathing in fresh sea air...

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Fantastic ferry journeys

Onboard the M.V Finlaggan as it arrives at Port Askaig, Islay. . The Sound of Barra at sunset. . Passing Duart Castle, Mull. . A NorthLink Ferry passes Stromness Golf Club, Orkney. . For many, the...

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Scotland’s best islands and beaches, as voted in the TripAdvisor Travellers’...

The results are in for the 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, and once again Scotland has graced the winners’ lists! Four Scottish islands have made it into the UK and the Channel Islands top...

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Fantastic ferry journeys

Onboard the M.V Finlaggan as it arrives at Port Askaig, Islay. . The Sound of Barra at sunset. . Passing Duart Castle, Mull. . A NorthLink Ferry passes Stromness Golf Club, Orkney. . For many, the...

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Scotland’s best islands and beaches, as voted in the TripAdvisor Travellers’...

The results are in for the 2015 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, and once again Scotland has graced the winners’ lists! Four Scottish islands have made it into the UK and the Channel Islands top...

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