Category Archives: Scotland

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Scottish Airport Passenger Numbers Hit Record Highs As Europe Leads The Way

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Passenger numbers through Scottish airports rose 4% between April and June, with Amsterdam the most popular destination and Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness all reporting gains.

Scotland Proposal Ideas: Where to Pop the Question

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Scotland does not do subtle. Misty glens, ruined castles, dramatic coastlines and lochs that seem to stretch forever make it feel almost designed for romantic trips. The difficult part is not finding somewhere beautiful to propose. It is choosing a location that suits you both, whether that means climbing a hill before sunrise, visiting a […]

Family Sailing Around Britain Rescued By Dunbar RNLI After Yacht Trouble Off East Lothian

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A family sailing from Holy Island to Edinburgh as part of a round-Britain trip had to be rescued after their yacht’s propeller and rudder became tangled off East Lothian.

Road Trip Readiness: Why Checking Your Kia Alloy Wheels is Essential Before a Highlands Adventure

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Erman Gunes / Shutterstock.com A road trip through the Scottish Highlands can take you past some of the best scenery in the country, from the mountains around Glencoe to remote coastal stretches and tiny villages where the journey is as much a part of the trip as the destination. It can also be demanding on […]

New Scottish Government Data Released Yesterday Shows £123.6bn Was Spent for Scotland Against £98.3bn Raised. Explore Where the Money Went

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New Scottish Government data released on 12 August 2026 estimates that £98.3 billion in public sector revenue was raised in Scotland during 2025-26, while £123.6 billion of public spending was undertaken for Scotland. That works out at approximately £17,718 raised per person compared with £22,281 spent per person. We analysed the detailed tables from the […]