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Take a slow-travel trip up the west coast this autumn from Scotland's town of the year
Discover Scotland
Scotland’s west coast offers a peaceful autumn escape, with serene landscapes and iconic destinations away from crowds.
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Lidl teams up with Alan Cumming in search for new Scottish self-service voice
Supermarkets
Lidl has brought a Hollywood touch to its competition that aims "to champion the quirks of the Scottish accent."
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Scotland's sunniest island dubbed 'Hawaii of the North' is perfect for a summer staycation
Staycations
The Isle of Tiree is located 22 miles west of Ardnamurchan, the nearest part of the Scottish mainland, and sixty miles west of Oban, where you can get a four-hour ferry to the island
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Scotland's most affordable seaside towns named as 'seafood capital' tops list
Homes and property
The cheapest coastal spots to rent and buy have been revealed.
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The log cabin with hot tub you can stay in near Scotland's 'seafood capital'
Holiday cottages and villas
The accommodation offers peace and privacy but is close to a popular coastal town.
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Scots firefighter found dead one week after going missing
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Richard Scott, who lived Oban, was sadly discovered dead on Tuesday, June 24
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Iconic Scottish Highland distillery launches new campaign with award-winning director
Whisky
The new campaign celebrates the skill and effort behind Oban’s universally loved Scotch.
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Scotland's 'best wild swimming' spots for summer 2025 dip named
Swimming
Destinations such as Oban and Fort William were singled out.
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Bob MacIntyre starts US Open with best level par round 'of my life' as he claims three more will do it
Bob MacIntyre
The Scot puts his 70 at Oakmont in the top ten rounds he's ever played and insists three more of them will have him among the prizes.
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The hotel in Scotland's 'seafood capital' you can stay in for better than half price
Staycations
One guest described the accommodation as "fabulous".
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Scotland's 10 'must-visit whisky distilleries' as historic coastal spot tops list
Whisky
Many of the top Scottish distilleries offer tours and tasting experiences.
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Scotland's 'seafood capital' with everything from chippies to fancy restaurants
Discover Scotland
The resort town also offers stunning coastal views.
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Job opportunity for nature lovers in heart of Scotland's natural beauty
Careers
The successful applicant will get the chance to work in some of Scotland's most iconic locations.
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Exciting job opportunity for nature lover to work outdoors in scenic Scots region
Careers
If you love being in the great outdoors, this may just be the role for you.
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Peaceful village with stunning views of Highlands named Scotland's 'best place to stay in 2025'
Discover Scotland
The village offers stunning sunset views and scenic trails for walkers and cyclists to enjoy nature
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Low-flying RAF jets stun small Scots village as aircraft soars over homes
Royal Air Force
"Guessing these guys were doing a couple of flypasts at the airport this afternoon - it was heartstoppingly low at times and actually disappeared behind the houses before it came back into view."
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Two pensioners arrested following damage and graffiti at Trump Turnberry
Ayrshire News
A 75-year-old man and a 66-year-old woman were arrested following enquiries in Oban on Wednesday, 26 March, 2025.
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Bob MacIntyre names top must-play Scotland golf course as Ryder Cup hero names 3 more he would love to visit
Bob MacIntyre
The Ryder Cup star gave an insight into his favourite golfing hotspots as part of a fan Q&A
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Coastal castle near Scotland's 'Town of the Year' hiring Scots with accommodation provided
Careers
At the moment, a popular Scottish bed and breakfast housed in a 17th-century castle is looking to hire two people—and the positions come with "beautiful" live-in accommodation.
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Shocking moment elderly driver has near miss after mounting pavement in Oban
Dangerous driving
A 76-year-old man has been charged in connection with road traffic offences.
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Bob MacIntyre's goodwill knows no bounds after hidden gift in Celtic shinty jersey gesture revealed
Bob MacIntyre
The Scottish hero is already one of the most popular figures in golf and has endeared himself to punters even further.
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Earthquake hits Scotland as 'loud bangs' shake houses and wake people from sleep
Oban
The first took place just after at 3.03am and hit 2.2 on the Richter scale - the scale used to measure the strength of seismic events.
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West Calder dad and daughter deaths - everything we know so far
Children
Little Hope Gordon was found dead alongside her dad, Mark, 36, at their family home in the West Lothian on Monday.
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How often does Scotland get 'earthquakes' after seismic activity shakes west coast
Weather
Scots felt the ground move beneath their feet on Sunday night, but it isn't the first time the country has experienced a quake or something similar - last year it was even self-inflicted
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