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Midsummer Nights in Scotland

From a music festival to a beach barbecue and spectacular sunsets over beautiful vistas, to a dusk walk at 10pm,...

Fantastic arts and culture events in 2017

Do you know what kind of entertainment you like, but not where to go and see it? Then you’re in...

Orkney’s hidden secrets

Some of Orkney’s best known Neolithic attractions have been taking centre stage recently, thanks to the three-part BBC Two programme...

13 Haunted Places in Scotland That Will Give You the Creeps

Are you ready for Halloween? 31 October is fast approaching and, if the legends are to be believed, you’d better...

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...

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...

Only in Scotland – Six Uniquely Scottish Experiences

Travel writer Joe Reaney reveals six amazing experiences only available in Scotland, from scuba diving among German warships to exploring a breathtaking railway right out of a storybook.

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...

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...

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...

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