5 of the most stunning lesser-known Scottish islands to visit this summer

iOS - Android It was the second consecutive week in which case numbers have increased in the region and the eighth in a row in which more than 1000 positive tests have been recorded.Last Monday the Scottish Government lifted the majority of the remaining coronavirus regulations.Last week, Lanarkshire had the second highest rate of new cases in Scotland after 229.6 cases were recorded for every 100,000 residents in the county.Across Scotland, only Dumfries and Galloway (251.5) had a higher rate

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Found in the arches of the city's South Bridge, the vaults were once home to a variety of workshops and trading spaces before becoming the place that many homeless people flocked to.Later they became a hotbed of criminal activity - including rumours of bodysnatching - before eventually closed off in the mid 19th century.Now open to the public for tours, they are a hotbed for paranormal activity.This tiny stronghold is known as the Hermit's Castle and stands at just 7 or 8-feet tall - including

Biffy Clyro have announced they’ll be performing a concert at Dreamland Margate set to take place later this month.The Scottish trio will play the 15,000-capacity outdoor event space and theme park on August 25, as part of the venue’s Summer Series.

The Queen looked pretty in pink on Monday as she arrived at Balmoral Castle, marking the official start of her summer break.

police face charges over the death of Sheku Bayoh. The Sunday Mail can reveal Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain signed off a Victim’s Right to Review (VRR) on behalf of the tragic dad’s family after her predecessor James Wolffe failed to act.

sunny summer at home or abroad and as travel restrictions lift even further across Scotland and the rest of the UK, many people will be planning a foreign escape for the first time in over a year. While travel overseas is still limited, as more people are vaccinated and outbreaks of Covid variants are identified and controlled, restrictions will continue to lift.

pod of dolphins breaching high into the air just metres away from a Scots shoreline. Sam Loudon, 36, captured the incredible footage showing the majestic sea mammals soaring through the air close to the shore at Chanonry Point at Fortrose, Highland on Friday.

Where to go: Markets are held in Ayr, Paisley and KilmarnockGet in touch: Visit the Facebook pageUnder the umbrella of SHS Events, SHS Markets run over 16 market days a month all over the west of Scotland.Traditional stalls are full to the brim with fresh produce, artisan crafts, unique gifts, Scotland's best street food, and entertainment with young up-and-coming talents, like The Voice contestant Alfie King.They’re fun for all the family - including your four-legged friends as all sites are

mitigations that are currently in place in schools will remain.

How to see it: The battle site itself is free to visit but, to make the most of your trip, check out the Visitor Centre where you'll find a museum with artefacts from the battle itself, and a 360-degree battle immersion theatre that puts you in the heart of the battle.

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Glentruim and Perthshire.

Morrisons has announced a superb saving for Scottish families with hungry little mouths to feed during the summer holidays. Throughout the summer holidays, the supermarket giant is letting kids eat free in its cafes all day, every day with every adult meal purchased over £4.50.

Q:Who’s Who in Scotland’s big crime gangs.... A: The most notorious organised crime gangs in Scotland are the Lyons and Daniel clans. Both are based in the north of Glasgow but have links to other groups nationwide.

The experienced distillery team will be on hand to help but the final recipe is down to you, and as one of Scotland's top absinthe makers, the option is there to create your own if you'd prefer.