the Orkney Islands, and the Lothians. The clan is believed to have originated in Saint-Clair, Normandy, which gave rise to the name. One of Scotland’s oldest clans, Clan MacLean is known for its ...

Jura is another island that is one of the "best Scottish islands to visit" according to Sotheby's. With an area of just under ...

Eilean Donan Castle is the archetypal Scottish castle, set on the most amazing inlet. It’s a truly remarkable sight to behold ...

The 15% rise was passed by 15 votes to six at a meeting of the full Orkney Islands Council, defeating an amendment for a lower rise of 11%. The biggest agreed percentage increase in Scotland so ...

but it can be as high as 84 per cent in Orkney and 79 per cent in Shetland. It is also a seasonal industry, with 97 per cent of cruise ship tourists coming to Scotland between April and September.

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Cabinet secretary Mairi Gougeon visited Orkney and met up with various groups of farmers including a visit to SBA chairman Paul Ross – a first ...

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