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The 516-mile loop meant to revive northern Scotland's fortunes became a tourism success story — and then, a cautionary tale. Now locals and visitors are wondering what’s next. At first, the North Coast 500 sounded like a clever fix. Take Scotland’s underappreciated north — windswept moors, stone crofts, cliffs that look borrowed from Iceland — and rebrand it as a dream drive. Simple. Romantic. Marketable. The kind of route that makes influencers squeal and road-trippers pack their bags. But what started as a hopeful campaign in 2015 — backed by the North Highland Initiative and then-Prince Charles — has mushroomed…

Scotland’s top destinations for families with young children have been named — and an interactive science centre in the heart of Edinburgh has clinched the top spot. The list, compiled by travel firm Cottages.com, highlights four standout spots across the country that promise a fun, educational, and engaging day out for the little ones. The roundup celebrates the very best of what Scotland offers kids — from immersive learning experiences to outdoor play and discovery. And if you’re a parent looking for inspiration on where to take the kids this summer, this list might just be your new go-to. Dynamic…

Scotland is making waves in the UK's export scene, standing tall as home to 15,000 exporting firms and ranking seventh among British regions for overseas trade. This comes amid fresh optimism after the UK government secured a landmark trade deal with India, promising export opportunities worth nearly £6 billion. Despite global trade tensions and economic uncertainties, Scotland's exporters are showing resilience. A deep dive into official data from the Office for National Statistics, analysed by business experts at money.co.uk, reveals how Scotland fits into the bigger picture of Britain's international trade landscape. Scotland’s Export Scene in Context: How It Stacks…

The Chancellor prepares to visit key defence and energy sites in Scotland, as Labour sets out its plan to boost growth and jobs north of the border. Scotland is getting a front-row seat in Labour’s economic plans. Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that billions of pounds in investment are being steered into Scotland, with a focus on defence and clean energy—sectors the government believes will define the country’s industrial future. Ahead of a high-profile visit to Moray and Aberdeenshire on Friday, Reeves doubled down on Labour’s pitch that Scotland is key to the UK’s long-term growth story. Defence Spending in…

Scotland make six changes ahead of their final warm-up clash against Ireland, with 22-year-old stand-off Hannah Ramsay set to lead a fresh-look half-back partnership in Cork. The final test before battle begins. Scotland’s women’s rugby team head to Virgin Media Park in Cork this Saturday for their last dress rehearsal before the Rugby World Cup—and it’s a big one. Facing a physical Irish side away from home, head coach Bryan Easson has made six changes to the XV that beat Italy last weekend, with Hannah Ramsay earning her first international start at fly-half. First Start, Big Stage: Ramsay Steps Up…

Ten martial artists from Legacy Tae Kwon Do head to Glasgow for the ITF World Championships, bringing family spirit, grit, and hometown pride to the global arena. For a small group of athletes from southern Alberta, July wasn’t about summer breaks or lazy evenings. It was about Glasgow. Sweat. Sparring. And representing Canada on one of the world’s biggest martial arts stages. From July 19–20, ten athletes from Legacy Tae Kwon Do in Lethbridge flew across the Atlantic to compete at the International Tae Kwon-Do Federation (ITF) World Championships at Braehead Arena in Scotland. They weren’t just there to compete—they…

Off-grid living doesn’t get much more real than this: a wild, sea-lashed island with no neighbours, no roads—and a price tag under half a million. A 90-acre speck of rugged paradise off Scotland’s west coast is up for grabs. Known as Insh Island, it's untouched, totally uninhabited, and only reachable by boat or helicopter. It’s being sold for £500,000—less than what most Londoners pay for a modest flat. And it’s already stirring up interest from dreamers, investors and survivalist types alike. A Wind-Swept Patch of Land, and Not Much Else There’s no cottage. No plumbing. No power lines either. Just…

MORAY, SCOTLAND — Chancellor Rachel Reeves is in Scotland today for the second time in a week, declaring that the UK Government is investing billions of pounds to harness Scotland’s economic potential—particularly in defence and energy. Speaking ahead of her Friday visit, Reeves said Labour is committed to “seizing the huge potential and opportunities that Scotland has to offer” as part of the UK’s wider plan to stimulate economic growth, secure high-skilled jobs, and strengthen national infrastructure. Focus on Defence and Energy Her itinerary includes RAF Lossiemouth in Moray—home to over 200 Boeing staff and the production site for the…

GLASGOW – The reigning Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, has made her first visit to Scotland in over a decade to raise awareness about multiple sclerosis (MS) and show support for a Glasgow-based charity providing vital services for those living with the condition. Opal, originally from Thailand, joined Miss Scotland, Amy Scott, on a visit to Revive MS Support, a Govan-based charity that offers specialist therapies, community connection, and care to more than 1,500 people living with MS each year. Her visit shines a global spotlight on a condition that affects over 17,500 people across Scotland—one of the countries…

After more than a decade of groundwork and regulatory wrangling, the Scottish Government has officially signed off on SSE Renewables' 4.1-gigawatt Berwick Bank offshore wind farm—pushing what could be the world’s largest offshore project into its final pre-construction phase. The green light comes with both Section 36 consent and key marine licenses, clearing the way for SSE to compete in the UK's next Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction and move toward a final investment decision. If it all clicks into place, Berwick Bank could generate over 11.2 terawatt-hours of electricity per year. That’s enough to power about 17% of UK…