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The haunting sight of abandoned Stroma – a Scottish island steeped in history

The picturesque village of Ballater in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire. Picture: Alamy

Call The Midwife star Laura Main on the best place to holiday in Scotland
EACH weekend we ask well-known faces from across public life to share their favourite place. This latest instalment sees Laura Main, who plays nurse Shelagh Turner in Call The Midwife, talk about her love for a picturesque Scottish spot that she has been visiting since childhood.

Sex Education and Karen Pirie star Chris Jenks. Picture: Alan Howard

Travel: Sex Education and Karen Pirie star Chris Jenks on Arran's best beach
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Lauterbrunnen, where the Eiger touches the sky

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Travel: A grand tour of Italy and Switzerland in the footsteps of Lord Byron

Colin and Justin at their hotel in Nova Scotia, Canada. Picture: Channel 5

Colin & Justin’s Hotel Hell: TV duo reveal how dream project pushed them to their limits

Lossit Bay, Islay. Picture: Gordon Hatton/Geograph

Travel: River City star Sally Howitt on fond childhood memories of Islay

A family room at Revolver hotel in Glasgow

Travel: Discover Glasgow's newest LGBT-friendly hotel on a mission to boost the city's gay scene

Centre Parks cabins will be open ....

Holidaymakers baffled after Center Parcs tells them: 'stay indoors during Queen's funeral'

Guests had been told they would be turfed out at 10am on September 19 for 24 hours

Center Parcs reverses decision to kick out guests for day of Queen’s funeral

Tivoli Gardens

Picture: Anders Bøgild

Travel: Copenhagen - A journey through fairytale streets where church bells tinkle and the car is not king

Knoydart is renowned for its beauty and tranquillity

Travel: Cyclist Lee Craigie on her love for the rugged wilds of Knoydart

Tampa, Florida.

7 reasons why you should visit Tampa Bay, Florida

North Erradale. Picture: GR Halliday

Crime writer GR Halliday on discovering a little slice of Scottish paradise

Ian Hamilton Finlay / Little Sparta ; exhibition at the Ingleby Gallery Edinburgh and views around Little Sparta 19/6/09.

This must be the most unusual garden in Scotland

Discover Dunfermline’s rich history and cultural highlights

BEST OF SCOTLAND Discover Dunfermline’s rich history and cultural highlights

Discover Tattu: a multi-sensory experience with modern Chinese cuisine

Sponsored Discover Tattu: a multi-sensory experience with modern Chinese cuisine

Is this what the future looks like for the UK's pubs as the energy crisis bites?

Is it last orders at the bar for the UK's pubs?

Why Lochaber is a natural playground for outdoor enthusiasts

BEST OF SCOTLAND Why Lochaber is a natural playground for outdoor enthusiasts

At Low Aulgirth steading, all animals are raised organically

BEST OF SCOTLAND Dumfries and Galloway food producers making a big impact

20 amazing places to stay in Scotland this autumn

BEST OF SCOTLAND 20 amazing places to stay in Scotland this autumn

Parkdean Southview resor

Travel: Can a caravan holiday ever actually be fun?

A view from behind the green on the 14th hole on the Queen's Course at Gleneagles

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Travel: Actor Craig McGinlay on his love for Gleneagles

Scottish road named top three 'coolest streets' in global Time Out ranking

Scottish road named in top three 'coolest streets' in global Time Out ranking

Niklas Nikolajsen

Niklas Nikolajsen visits all 24 UNESCO World Heritage Sites across the US in record time

Pennan village Aberdeenshire set of Local Hero 1/2/08.

From iconic cones to phone box heroes, Scotland’s alternative tourist trail has it all

Motoring: Looking for a reasonably priced electric car? Seven of the cheapest models on offer

Some great hacks for packing your case

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Hate packing for holidays? Seven genius TikTok hacks that will change your life

Jan and Jill with Waverley in background

Travel: Take a trip "Doon the Watter"

A disposable barbecue is attended to by a member of the fire service

Is it last orders for the disposable barbecue?

UK holidaymakers face charges to enter holiday hotspots in 2023 including Spain and Greece. (PA)

New date you will be charged to enter popular holiday hotspots including Spain

PREMIUM Independent Scotland could emulate Nordic tourism success

A rendering of a room at Sommero in Oslo

Travel: Ditching booze is set to be the big new holiday trend

Motoring: Test Drive - Citroen C5 X

Performance Agnetha

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Travel: Gimme shelter, cocktails, dinner, a beautiful game ... and thank you for the music, London

Tui pointed to strong summer bookings for the third quarter at 90 per cent of 2019 levels, rising to 93% in July and August

Flight disruption hits TUI but demand for holidays remains high

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Travel insurance pitfalls to avoid

Serviced apartments offer a ‘sweet spot’ of consistent quality, a central location and fair pricing

BEST OF SCOTLAND Planning a trip to Edinburgh? A serviced apartment might be the perfect place to stay

Sponsored A brand new interactive tourism project puts local producers in the spotlight

Andy Murray’s gourmet five-star hotel near Dunblane

Andy Murray’s five-star hotel boasts a new barbecue concept to enjoy fine dining outdoors

Uri Geller (left) at the Scottish Seabird Centre, North Berwick, as he prepares to spend the night on Lamb Island in search of Egyptian treasure in 2010

The strange tale of Lamb Island

How to enjoy a mini-break around Loch Ness and the Black Isle

BEST OF SCOTLAND How to enjoy a mini-break around Loch Ness and the Black Isle

Best of Scotland: Tony Singh menu sends The Singleton distillery into a new era

Best of Scotland: Tony Singh menu sends The Singleton distillery into a new era

Built on more than 100 small islands on the Adriatic Sea, Venice is wonderfully devoid of roads

Travel: Floating bookshops and breakfast on the Lido ... An insider’s guide to Venice

Nelson Memorial at the Bullring

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Travel Checkout - Nine things to see in Birmingham

Motoring: Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars - the pros and cons explained

France changes Covid travel rules for all international travellers (PA)

France updates Covid travel rules for all international travellers

Kay Gillespie, The Chaotic Scot travel blogger, has been signed up by Lonely Planet

'I’ll be voice of Scotland,' says travel blogger signed up by Lonely Planet

Volvo V60 Cross Country

Motoring: Seven of the best cars for camping trips

A lion in Liuwa Plain National Park

Travel: Could this remote Zambian Park be Africa's wildest, once-in-a-lifetime safari destination?

Next House Copenhagen

Travel: Why hostels are the best option for a bargain European break

Queen Street Station, Gemma Powell

Queen Street Station: The story of Glasgow’s shiny new gateway

Travellers are increasingly losing confidence in whether the aviation industry can deliver as promised and on time Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Analysis Higher ticket prices may persist beyond UK air industry’s summer of discontent

There are still holiday deals to be had

These are the best value family beach holidays this summer

Brits shocked as they could face new £85 a day rule to visit Spain (PA)

Brits shocked as they could face new £85 a day rule to visit Spain

Some stunning scenery featured in the series about the holiday park in Fife and showed the delights of the Scots location off to viewers who can now look forward to series two

Spotlight returns to Fife as hit show to return for second series

The Scott Monument on Princes Street, Edinburgh, is framed by trees displaying their autumn colours in October 2020. Pic Jane Barlow

Irresponsible and fantastic – the never-ending wonder of the Scott Monument