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4 days, 8 hours ago

Loch Ness Monster mystery may finally be SOLVED - as scientist claims he has a simple explanation for sightings of the mythical beast

An expert who has spent 50 years probing the Nessie phenomenon has delivered his devastating verdict on the monster – that people are actually seeing swans. Naturalist Adrian Shine said people spotting 'long-necked' creatures on Loch Ness were actually misidentifying waterbirds in calm conditions. Pictured: a composite image of different parts of a swan Naturalist Adrian Shine said people spotting …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Observatory destroyed by fire to ‘rise from the ashes’ at new site

The Independent

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Buy your own island for £125,000: Uninhabited Scottish isle perfect for farming or fishing gets regular visits from otters, seals and porpoises

Daily Mail

A tiny Scottish island which boasts almost 10 acres of agricultural land and is regularly visited by otters, seals and sea birds, is on the market for £125,000. Eilean Loch Oscair is an uninhabited croft off the west coast of Scotland and is on the market for £125,000 The island boasts 10 acres of agricultural land which makes it perfect …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ben Ainslie one win from emulating 1964 America’s Cup captain who believed in the Loch Ness Monster

The Independent

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3 months ago

Golden Warrior, Royal Supremacy, Loch Lomond and Kings Gaurdian please

The Hindu

Golden Warrior, Royal Supremacy, Loch Lomond and Kings Gaurdian pleased when the horses were exercised here on Monday. 1200m: Golden Warrior, Excellent Star 1-19.5, 1000/1-4.5, 800/50.5, 600/37.5. Noted on Sept. 22 — Outer sand: 800m: Grey Beauty 1-0, 600/45. Noted on Saturday : Mock race: 1400m: Sonic Dash, King’s Battalion, Persian Rock, Chaposa Springs 2-1/2, 3/4, 6-1/4.

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3 months, 1 week ago

Uber seaplane: US tech firm launches Loch Lomond adventure in Scotland

The Independent

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

A connoisseur’s guide to native oysters and how to never get them wrong again

The Independent

The “R” in September means only one thing to gourmands: the arrival of native oyster season. open image in gallery From Scotland to Devon, there are several notable oyster farms across the UK Here’s the lowdown on some of the regions known for their oysters: Loch Ryan, Scotland: pristine waters give these oysters a firm texture and clean, pure flavour. …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

The best UK pub walks, from city rambles to coastal strolls

The Independent

The UK is blessed with more than 140,000 miles of footpaths, bridleways and byways, meaning that you’re never very far from a wonderful walk through our green and pleasant land. Ribblehead Viaduct Whernside circular walk, Yorkshire Dales open image in gallery Take in the Yorkshire Dales views before stopping at the Station Inn Duration: 4 hours Starting from Ribblehead train …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Researchers photograph ‘micro-monster’ organisms living in Loch Ness

The Independent

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4 months, 1 week ago

Mrunal Thakur's Edinburgh trip: Here are some top touristy places to travel in Scotland

Hindustan Times

Mrunal Thakur’s Scottish sojourn exudes peak cottagecore vibes as she took to Instagram to share some of her touristy moments straight out of Pinterest. It is one of the top spots for many travellers as the beauty of Scotland is haunting and eerily calming, from the mist rolling down the rugged mountains, sprawling highlands and blanketing the breathtaking, shimmering lochs …

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5 months ago

Best road trips in Scotland: Scenic drives to try

The Independent

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5 months ago

The perfect getaway for those who want to avoid the heat of the busy Med

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery View of Schiehallion and Loch Rannoch To the left of me is Schiehalleon – known as …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Swift fan starts queuing 48 hours before star arrives in Edinburgh to start sell-out UK leg of her record-breaking Eras tour as tickets change hands for nearly £5,000 a time

Daily Mail

A Taylor Swift fan started queuing for the star 48 hours before she arrived in Edinburgh to start her sell-out UK leg of her record-breaking Eras tour. Ellie Poulter, 19, is among the 220,000 fans excitedly awaiting the megastar's sold-out performance to play in Edinburgh this weekend Drone photos taken on Thursday showed workers setting up for the three hour …

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7 months, 3 weeks ago

The best beaches in Scotland to visit this summer

The Independent

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8 months, 1 week ago

Nasa asked to help in the search for Loch Ness Monster as live webcams set up

The Independent

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9 months ago

12 best UK beach holidays for summer 2024

The Independent

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

The best wild swimming spots for quick dips, short stays or a week-long holiday

The Independent

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1 year, 1 month ago

The homes competing to win RIBA's House of the Year - from a renovated Devonshire cow shed to a fortress-like house on the banks of a Scottish loch

Daily Mail

The annual awards celebrates exceptional architecture across the UK The Royal Institute of British Architects has announced this year's House of the Year shortlist. From a renovated Devonshire cow shed to a fortress-like home nestled on the banks of a Scottish loch, the shortlist includes an eclectic range of homes. Located in Devon, Cowshed by David Kohn Architects is a …

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1 year, 1 month ago

As workers across L.A. continue to strike, music uplifts the picket lines

LA Times

A band plays among dancing Unite Here Local 11 hotel workers at the InterContinental Hotel during a rally on Aug. 7 in downtown Los Angeles. As workers across L.A. continue to strike, music uplifts the picket lines Maine mass shooting leaves 18 dead The best agave bars in L.A. And here’s today’s e-newspaper The sounds of L.A.’s strikes Each day, …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Getting high on the rungs of Scotland’s only via ferrata

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

Hundreds join largest Loch Ness monster hunt in 50 years in Scotland

The Hindu

Hundreds of hopeful volunteers joined a two-day hunt for Scotland's fabled Loch Ness monster on Saturday and Sunday, in what organisers described as the biggest search for the elusive "Nessie" in more than 50 years. The Loch Ness Centre, which partnered with voluntary research team Loch Ness Exploration to organise "The Quest", said they would be using surveying equipment that …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years gets under way

The Independent

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1 year, 4 months ago

Loch Ness ‘monster hunters’ wanted to sign up for new search for mythical beast

The Independent

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1 year, 4 months ago

Scotland’s famed Loch Ness struggles with shifting climate

The Hindu

Around Scotland's Loch Ness, famous for hosting a mythical monster in its murky depths, another prolonged dry spell earlier this year has heightened fears of a different kind. "Water is becoming a commodity that's becoming scarce in this part of the world," salmon fisherman Brian Shaw told AFP during a visit early last month, as Scotland reeled from its hottest …

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Loch Ness Monster mystery may finally be SOLVED - as scientist claims he has a simple explanation for sightings of the mythical beast

Observatory destroyed by fire to ‘rise from the ashes’ at new site

Buy your own island for £125,000: Uninhabited Scottish isle perfect for farming or fishing gets regular visits from otters, seals and porpoises

Ben Ainslie one win from emulating 1964 America’s Cup captain who believed in the Loch Ness Monster

Golden Warrior, Royal Supremacy, Loch Lomond and Kings Gaurdian please

Uber seaplane: US tech firm launches Loch Lomond adventure in Scotland

A connoisseur’s guide to native oysters and how to never get them wrong again

The best UK pub walks, from city rambles to coastal strolls

Researchers photograph ‘micro-monster’ organisms living in Loch Ness

Mrunal Thakur's Edinburgh trip: Here are some top touristy places to travel in Scotland

Best road trips in Scotland: Scenic drives to try

The perfect getaway for those who want to avoid the heat of the busy Med

Taylor Swift fan starts queuing 48 hours before star arrives in Edinburgh to start sell-out UK leg of her record-breaking Eras tour as tickets change hands for nearly £5,000 a time

The best beaches in Scotland to visit this summer

Nasa asked to help in the search for Loch Ness Monster as live webcams set up

12 best UK beach holidays for summer 2024

The best wild swimming spots for quick dips, short stays or a week-long holiday

The homes competing to win RIBA's House of the Year - from a renovated Devonshire cow shed to a fortress-like house on the banks of a Scottish loch

As workers across L.A. continue to strike, music uplifts the picket lines

Getting high on the rungs of Scotland’s only via ferrata

Hundreds join largest Loch Ness monster hunt in 50 years in Scotland

Biggest hunt for the Loch Ness Monster in 50 years gets under way

Loch Ness ‘monster hunters’ wanted to sign up for new search for mythical beast

Scotland’s famed Loch Ness struggles with shifting climate