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Latest travel news and reviews from expert Scotsman journalists and contributors. From stunning Scottish staycations and day trips, to international destinations flying from Scottish airports.

Families relax and play in the heated indoor pool and spa at Solway Holiday Park – one of the leisure facilities included in the Wowcher deal.

Lake District caravan holiday from £149 - not per person!
We thought it was £149 each - but no. This Lake District break is for up to eight people, and families are racing to grab it.

TUI encourages Brits to embark on a Jurassic World adventure

Legionella outbreak in Greece sparks urgent health warning.

Holiday bound Brits warned of rising Legionella risk amid latest outbreak

Some of the magical destinations you could end up visiting with this Christmas Market Mystery Holiday™, from snow-dusted cities to twinkling festive squares.

Christmas market mystery holiday from £99pp selling out fast

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Universities make a great place to stay in Spain during the summer while not adding to the housing crisis. Pictured is Unihabit Ciutat Vella in Barcelona.

Reduce the impact of Spain’s mass tourism. Stay in a university – not controvers...

Local car retailer shares top tips for long car journeys

Get staycation ready: An Inverness car retailer shares five simple checks driver...

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Scottish holidaymakers swap summer for autumn as extreme heat reshapes holiday h...

Jackery's Explorer 1000 V2 has never been cheaper

Jackery slashes price of Explorer 1000 V2 power station in Amazon deal

EcoFlow's new Glacier Classic is a fully-functional fridge freezer you can use anywhere

EcoFlow Glacier Classic: portable fridge reviewed

These are the road closures in Glasgow for TRNSMT festival in July.

Glasgow road closures and travel disruption around TRNSMT festival

Whether you're planning a Highlands hike, a seaside escape, or a relaxed countryside break, these Scottish counties offer the best-rated motorhome holidays for you and your four-legged companion.

Dog-friendly travel on the rise: Scotland's hotspots revealed

Chef, Michael Leathley on the Argyll coast in Scotland.

I tasted Scotland's best seafood at The Pierhouse hotel

Enjoy a pre-flight bite and a drink in peace with airport lounge access – no business class ticket required.

How to get airport lounge access from just £11

After the earthquakes that have hit Crete I was a bit nervous about travelling to the destination - but I had the time of my life staying at theTUI BLUE Sensatori Atlantica Caldera Palace Hotel. (Photo: Isabella Boneham)

I had the time of my life staying at this TUI hotel in Crete

Top 10 items you pack when going abroad, TUI River Cruises reveals

Evening cruise

Ad Feature Step aboard the magnificent paddle steamer Waverley

Visitors to Glasgow will pay 5% of their accommodation bill for every night of their stay. (Picture: Adobe)

Glasgow tourist tax given go-ahead by councillors

I played pickleball in paradise at Sandals South Coast Jamaica

The beauty of Spain

Spain, Italy and France dominate Scots holiday choices for Summer 2025

EcoFlow's Wave 3 portable air conditioner is the ultimate in summer camping luxury

EcoFlow Wave 3: portable air con gets smart upgrades

A daytrip to Dublin reminded me why this is one of my favourite cities

Switzerland will host Women’s Euro 2025 this summer

I visited the EURO 2025 hosts and was surprised by what I saw

Dublin & Galway

P.S I love you Ireland; my whirlwind trip to Dublin and Galway

MOCO immersive installation (can you spot Louisa?)

I fell down a rabbit hole of calm amid the chaos of London Louisa Gregson

EasyJet will fly between Edinburgh and Barcelona for the first time this year.

EasyJet announces new flights between Edinburgh and Barcelona

Knipoch House Hotel 1635 dining room

The Highland hotel with magical loch views and ‘murderous’ dining room

Expert testers at top software development firm have reviewed five of the most popular online flight booking platforms

Skyscanner and Google Flights soar ahead: New research reveals the best UK fligh...

Jackery's Explorer 2000 V2 can run for weeks when paired up to a solar panel - as long as the sun shines

You can save £700 off this Jackery solar generator - if you're quick

I stayed the weekend at this new St Andrews hotel and it's fabulous Gaby Soutar

Iberostar Selection Es Trenc

The new five-star hotel that's Mallorca at its most authentic

Ad Feature Solar power on the go: New 3KW pack means more power and less bulk

East Lothian: The ultimate summer destination

Ad Feature East Lothian: The ultimate summer destination

Ad Feature New partnership enhances UK airport transfer

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The UK's most picturesque biking spots named ahead of Bike Week 2025

As an influencer, Selena is mindful of both her budget and efficiency when traveling.

Temu makes travel easier for a lifestyle influencer on the go

Eddie, eight, and Rosanna, five, at Butlin's in Bognor Regis

I went to Butlin's for a week of non-stop entertainment

The VW California Ocean is perfect for outdoor living

You could win this £65,000 camper van and £20,000 cash for just 17p

Adventure Awaits! Kids dive into the UK’s biggest Butlins soft play at Bognor Regis.

A look inside the new biggest-ever soft play area now open

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

Dad’s Day Out - The best experiences to enjoy with dad this Father’s Day with TU...

Ambassador Ambition ship

I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe and you will too

The Majestic Princess has been refitted for 2025

Superb new spaces and fabulous food on board revamped Majestic Princess

Brisbane's Story Bridge, named after Scottish pioneer, John Douglas Story, one of the 19th-century founders of the city which stands on the lands of First Nations peoples, the Turrbal and Yuggera.

Brisbane, with a shot of Scotch

New Wowcher Deal: 47% off this four-star all-inclusive Agadir beach holiday with flights

Grab this new Wowcher holiday deal before it sells out

The Solix C200 is surprisingly compact, but it packs in a 60,000mAh battery

Anker Solix 60,000mAh power bank hits lowest price

Heritage chiefs are considering the introduction of an entry fee at Calanais Standing Stones for the first time. PIC: Getty/Andy Buchanan.

Standing stones at risk of 'commercialisation' as entry fee considered

Luxury holiday deals to Maldives, Mexico, Dubai and more from £99 with the Wowcher Mystery Getaway

Luxury Holiday destinations for just £99 with Wowcher

Cévennes highlights, clockwise from top left: the village of Sainte-Énimie; the River Tarn near La Malène; hiking near La Bourgarie; stalagmite forest in Aven Armand

Robert Louis Stevenson visited the Cévennes but missed the best bits

Alpine heaven in Andermatt

I visited an alpine haven which should be on all foodies bucket lists

Islay House Hotel has new management after being sold in 2024.

New managers announced for ‘peaceful’ Scottish island whisky hotel

Just walk up to the car, load up your app, and drive away

Hire cars near you from £10 a year with this app

Kingarrock Hickory Golf Course, at Hill of Tarvit, Fife.

Tee up some old-fashioned leisure time

The Resident Edinburgh is a former tax office, now a hotel in the city's West End.

We stay in a former tax office in Edinburgh's West End

The 'stunning' landscapes on trail along Scotland's longest river

Aircraft taking off into the sunset at Edinburgh Airport

The best & worst airport hotels in Scotland, according to travellers

A stylish day out: sun, shopping and smoothies – the perfect way to spend a city break

Wowcher’s surprise Euro day trip deal starts at just £69

Life on Guernsey

The island just 70-miles from the UK that offers Brits a better standard of livi...

I visited Venice in Italy this month - and the experience was elevated by staying at the Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice. (Photo: Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice)

I stayed in a canal-side Venice hotel - in an area with less tourists

The Commodore main dining room

(A longer) life on the ocean wave

Affordable trip to Disneyland Paris with flights, hotel & park entry included from £139pp

Disneyland Paris bargain your kids will love – from £129

Romantic break for two to Marrakech City includes hotel and flights from £59 per person

Short break for two people to Marrakech from £59 per person

Edinburgh 'most expensive city break destination in western Europe'

Some of the best places to stay in Scotland.

Best Scottish Hotels 2025: 11 near-perfect places to stay in Scotland

Trocadero's restaurant will be overseen by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux

A look at a new entertainment-led dining experience

A view over Dubrovnik's Old Town from the walls

Dubrovnik where the view from above is as entrancing as street level

A black car being washed with soap and a sponge

The UK’s cleanest car capitals – and why keeping your car clean this summer coul...

Are you packed and ready to go?

Travel gear deals: luggage, pillows, organisers and more from £5

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