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10 breathtaking Scottish walks to feed your sense of adventure

Scotland boasts some of the world’s most majestic scenery – experience it with these bracing treks that are guaranteed to blow away the cobwebs

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10 stunning but easy walks that show off the best of Scotland’s scenery

Perfect for families and those who enjoy an easy stroll, these walks are a wonderful way to experience the great outdoors – and to mark 25 years of the National Trust for Scotland's Footpath Fund appeal

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People struggling UK heatwave say Amazon's £31 pool is 'best thing ever'

The pool has been a hit with shoppers - and it's currently available to order with Amazon for delivery as soon as tomorrow

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Dunelm's 'stylish' £35 sun lounger adds 'Mediterranean vibes' to any garden

People are raving about the 'comfort and style' of this affordable chair that 'looks great in summer'

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Scots homes urged to close windows and blinds on Friday

Households have been advised to follow the advice issued to millions

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'Keep lawns thriving' with simple 'direction' method

Gardens and flowers

Gardeners have been urged to make a very simple change when cutting the lawn to stop it from looking patchy - and it's all to do with the direction you're going in

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Shoppers say 'bargain' as they snap up Dunelm 'stylish' and 'affordable' sofa set

Customers can benefit from quick delivery when ordering one of Dunelm's best-selling rattan sofa sets online

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Gardeners warned to complete one task or risk plants becoming 'diseased'

Gardens and flowers

Black spot is a fungal disease that causes dark spots to appear on rose leaves, often with yellow halos. It can lead to premature leaf drop, which weakens the plant

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Scotland's first ever festival for dogs featuring music, art and dog-themed tarot readings

“I wanted to create a day that celebrates the special bond we have with our dogs — while also being fun, inspiring and inclusive for all dog lovers, whether they have a pup or not."

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'I'm a gardening expert – do this vital task before planting your garden centre flowers'

Gardens and flowers

This simple tip could will help you get more for your money when shopping at a garden centre – and it involves something you might not expect. Here's all you need to know

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Home Bargains' 'perfect' £20 sun lounger that's 'lightweight' and 'easy to store'

Home Bargains shoppers have been left impressed by a new product they've been eyeing up online.

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Aldi's sell-out garden furniture range to return - exact dates and full list of items

Mark your calendars, as Aldi's highly coveted garden furniture range will be back in stores for summer later this month.

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'Rarely seen in the UK' tropical 'plant' now in Dunelm for only £20

The store's hanging basket costs just £20 and looks like it holds exotic flora that comes from parts of the Caribbean

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Dunelm's 'beautiful' £20 wall art is a 'great addition' to any garden

Dunelm shoppers are loving the wall art they say "looks lovely" in gardens or indoors

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Stunning LED parasol slashed by more than 60% just in time for mini heatwave

Gardens and flowers

Households can get prepared for the upcoming heatwave with this bargain offer

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Keep rats out of your garden with this one kitchen item they 'can't stand'

Gardens and flowers

Rats are known for spreading nasty diseases, so it's vital to try to keep them out of your property.

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Dunelm's 'amazing' £42 wall art 'looks great' in any garden

Dunelm shoppers are impressed with the "beautifully made" art work, which they've been quick to snap up for their gardens ahead of summer

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Giraffe pressure washer that 'works like a dream' slashed by £60 in Amazon spring sale

Amazon's seven-day spring sale kicked off this morning.

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Amazon reduces 'amazing' Blink doorbell that's 'super easy to set up' to £30

Amazon has slashed the price of the Blink Outdoor Wireless HD smart security camera ahead of its Spring Deal Days sale.

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Get pressure washer that banishes 'dark stains' and leave patios 'sparkling' for under £100 on Amazon

Gardens and flowers

Spring is the perfect time of the year to get your garden ready for the brighter days ahead.

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The two picturesque Scottish coastal spots named among UK's best seaside walks this spring

If you want to get a blast of refreshing sea air while out for a stroll this spring, we know where you should go

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How Monty Don's simple gardening tip can transform your mossy lawn into lush green grass

Gardens and flowers

Moss can be a common problem in lawns and gardens, thriving in damp, shaded areas. It forms thick, carpet-like patches and competes with grass for nutrients and moisture.

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Dog walker £1,000 fine warning issued for bird nesting season

Richard Green, wildlife expert and head of production at Kennedy Pet Supplies, has warned dog walkers that they risk fines of up to £1,000

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Plant three flowers now for a vibrant and colourful garden this spring

Gardens and flowers

A gardening expert shared her top tips for winter planting, revealing which bulbs can be planted now to ensure your garden is full of colourful blooms

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Amazon Amazon's 'time saver' robot vacuum hailed a 'game changer' and now 63% off The Lefant M210P Robot Vacuum Cleaner has been reduced by £150, with shoppers saying it 'far exceeded' their expectations

Lego Game Boy unveiled with pre-orders now live - but some point out 'disappointing' flaw

Fans have reacted excitedly to the drop but others have pointed out an aspect of the Game Boy that "stinks"

Full list of Winter Fuel Payment dates and amounts due for every pensioner household

Payments of between £100 and £300 will be issued from November.

Lawns will be green and lush with 1 kitchen scrap added to grass before September

Gardens and flowers

Autumn is a time when your grass needs some support and it's cheap and easy to give it just that

New call for State Pension payments to be inherited by children or long-term partners

An online petition proposes that individuals should be able to nominate a beneficiary for their State Pension.

Holidays British tourist in Mallorca airport lost £1700 to elderly 'zimmerframe bandit'The elderly man, who is said to be in his 70s, used the seat of his walking frame to obscure his theft as he strolled around the airport terminal before escaping

New State Pension payment delays for older people due to retire this year

The first State Pension payment might also be higher or lower than expected even with full National Insurance contributions.

Russell Grant's horoscopes as Capricorn finds others exhausting

These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years

Inside bleak world of Lily Phillips' 'live stunts' as parents share how they really feel about her work

Lily Phillips has become one of the world's most successful adult content creators and has made her parents millionaires.

Boden's 'magic' autumn cardigan that 'complements and lifts so many outfits' is now 60% off

This is the perfect piece to wear as a jacket or layered under heavier pieces when the temperature begins to dip

North Lanarkshire Council North Lanarkshire Council’s Trading Standards Service gets Enforcement Order against Coatbridge firm and company director Order is against SPM Roofing and Rendering Limited and company director Sean Paul McFarlane and follows a high number of consumer complaints.

Jay Slater's mum furious as pal films bizarre video at scene of teen’s death

Jay Slater’s heartbroken mum Debbie Duncan has blasted pal Stephen ‘Rocky’ Roccas as 'sick' over his latest stunt in Tenerife, where her son died in summer 2024.

Marcelo Saracchi to sign for Celtic as exact transfer details revealed amid unexpected Boca call

The 27-year-old Uruguayan is bound for Glasgow after an agreement was reached for his services

Toddler dies after being pushed non-stop on swing for 44 hours by his own mum

WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT Romechia Simms was 24-years-old when her schizophrenia pushed her to a deadly extreme

'I was 14 when I was forced to marry my 19-year-old cousin and live in a polyamorous cult'

Elissa Wall was just 14 when she was forced to marry her 19-year-old cousin in a ceremony conducted by the notorious Warren Jeffs, the leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints