The most common mistakes visitors make when golfing in Scotland are booking too late, packing for the wrong weather, and trying to play too many famous courses in too few days. A smarter itinerary leaves room for travel, wind, local courses, and the occasional wayward ball in deep fescue.
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Ridiculously useful Scotland travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
Plan a better Scotland golf trip with practical advice on links courses, regions, weather, packing, tee times, etiquette and travel planning.
Rural and island Scotland is ageing because younger adults often leave for study and work, births are lower, and many older people move in or remain in place. Housing, transport, jobs and access to services shape the pattern differently across Highland, the islands and southern rural areas.
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New Scottish Government Data Released Today August 4th Shows Scotland Has 16,402 Police Officers. Explore 19 Years of Official Data
New figures released today by the Scottish Government show there were 16,402 full-time equivalent (FTE) police officers serving in Scotland on 30 June 2026. Officer numbers fell by 29 officers (-0.2%) compared with the previous quarter and were 25 officers lower than a year earlier. The interactive tracker below lets you explore how Scotland’s police […]
Earthquakes do happen in Scotland, although damaging shaking is uncommon. Learn where tremors occur, how to check a report and what to do if you feel one.