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Archaeologists found a hidden 1800s whisky distillery deep in the Scottish Highlands

Deep in the rugged landscape of Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, archaeologists uncovered rare proof of Scotland's secretive whisky trade from the 19th century. They found an ‘An Gearradan,’ a copper alloy collar, which connected a still to its cooling equipment. Copper cost a lot back then, so finding this…

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Dave Bautista spotted hunting for Loch Ness Monster in Scottish Highlands

Dave Bautista played a visit to the home of Nessie while filming in Scotland

The Independent UK

Independence could help Scotland’s energy work for the country – Swinney

The First Minister is campaigning in the Highlands on Saturday.

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Highlands and Islands ‘central to Scotland’s prosperity’ – Swinney

The party’s Highlands and Islands manifesto sets out plans for new action to support the region.

Evening Standard

Where to find Scotland’s best seafood. Clue: these places are just metres from the water

The Highlands and Islands are rightly lauded for their superb seafood – but these days it’s not reserved for fine dining and can be found at the simplest waterside shacks and inns

The Guardian - UK

Lochs, bothies and burial chambers: readers’ favourite trips in Scotland

From the epic landscapes of the Highlands and islands to intimate local community events, our readers share their best finds in Scotland

The Guardian - UK

Scottish ultrarunning champion dies during Highlands record attempt

David Parrish, who won Cape Wrath Ultra in 2023, had been attempting gruelling route again as fundraising challenge

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Photo used to advertise Scottish Highlands travel removed after it appears to show bus in China

‘Questions need to be asked’ said Highland Tourism of the ‘shameless’ incident

The Independent UK

Papua New Guinea offers cash for guns as amnesty opens to combat escalating tribal violence

Weapons amnesty and buyback scheme will run until August as PM James Marape says illegal guns ‘destroying families and villages’

The Guardian - AU

Dog rescued after falling through snow ledge and surviving freezing night on Highlands mountainside

It is believed Aggie survived the brutal night, where temperatures plummeted to below minus 10C with wind chill, by curling into a ball on an exposed corrie

The Independent UK

Charity offers ‘extraordinary’ opportunity to work in remote part of Highlands

The contract will involve looking after 10 lodges, with the help of the lodge manager.

The Independent UK

'My cycling was my escape' - Michèle Linton talks about long rides in the Scottish Highlands and and getting back on her bike after a bereavement

One of our regular Big Ride Challenge riders tells Owen Rogers what drives her on to hit the annual mileage

Cycling Weekly

Caledonian Sleeper sees ‘most significant change to network in three decades’ with new stop added

It will open up a new direct connection between the Midlands and the Highlands

The Independent UK

Fresh weather warnings forecast more snow and ice over weekend

The Met Office’s yellow warnings for snow and ice covers most of Scotland on Saturday and Sunday.

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Many schools closed for fifth day as wintry weather continues

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice covering much of Scotland until midday on Friday.

The Independent UK

The schools closed for a fifth day as snow causes chaos for thousands

A weather warning remains in place

Evening Standard

Dozens of schools to close for fifth day as new yellow weather warning issued

It comes after several days of “intense” snowfall, ice and sub-zero temperatures.

Evening Standard

Motorway fully reopened following ‘multiple collisions’ in icy conditions

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of snow and ice covering much of Scotland which comes into force at 8pm and runs until midday on Friday.

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Part of motorway shut following ‘multiple collisions’ in icy conditions

Wintry weather has brought disruption around Scotland.

Evening Standard

Swinney: Efforts focusing on recovery following heavy snow

Hundreds of schools in the north of Scotland remain shut for a fourth day.

Evening Standard

Public invited to have their say on reintroduction of lynx to Highlands

A group of rewilding charities say reintroducing the wild felines could bring significant benefits to the region.

Evening Standard

Fresh amber snow warning issued as wintry conditions bring disruption

Heavy snow is forecast in part of the Highlands, north-east Scotland and Shetland.

Evening Standard

Snow and ice expected to bring travel disruption ahead of amber weather warning

Parts of the Highlands and north-east Scotland could see blizzard-like conditions on Friday.

The Independent UK

New geological trail proposed on Scotland’s most famous road trip route

Visitors can explore the oldest rocks in western Europe at this Highlands coastal town

The Guardian - UK

More than 300 earthquakes recorded in UK this year, study finds

Western Highlands and southern Wales among most active regions, according to British Geological Survey

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