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The West Beach on the Isle of Berneray is described as a 'ravishing three-mile expanse of white sand' by Lonely Planet. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Three-mile long Hebridean beach named one of the best in Europe
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Diaries shed light on 18th century volcanic eruption
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Extinction Rebellion activist arrested for scaling roof of Scottish Parliament
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Tattoo chief accuses heritage body of wanting city to be 'medieval theme park'
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Academics keep feet on the ground in bid to cut travel emissions
Environment

Borders College unveils new green strategy
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Branching out: new woods created
Environment

Hot air: how close are we to hitting global climate goals?
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Why hydrogen heating boilers are unlikely to take off – Richard Dixon
Columnists

Moths numbers down by a third in 50 years
Environment

Rising from the ashes: Bid to rebuild bird hide
Environment

Park and ride: Clyde riverside attraction to grow
Environment

Scotland's climate change plans may not add up – Stop Climate Chaos Coalition
Columnists

Edinburgh Zoo breeding programme to save endangered giraffes
People

New film to explore how artist's work has documented impact of climate change
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Fringe organisers ask the people of Edinburgh to help decide its future
What's On

Pitch perfect: call for bat voices to feature in novel music project
Environment

Stunning image captures a loveliness of orange ladybirds
Weather

Edinburgh University haltsl investments in fossil fuel companies
Environment

Incredible footage of killer whales playing off Scottish coast
People

Council unveils ‘European boulevard feel’ for Edinburgh's George Street
Politics

Synthetic clothing could pose recovery risk to Covid patients, scientists warn
Health

The ospreys have landed – on Mars
Environment

The extreme weather of climate change is already upon us – Kenny MacAskill MP
Columnists

Renewable energy firm ESE Group open second office in the Edinburgh
Business

Surge of interest in Scottish wind farms as three major deals sealed
Business

Mass consumption has created a big problem but also an opportunity –Iain Gulland
Columnists

Edinburgh stages public poll on whether to axe future winter festival events
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Fears for Scottish barn owls as deaths mount after heavy snows
Environment

Drinks company to plant trees in Scotland in new environment initiative
Environment

Scotland's climate change plan needs more work – Dr Richard Dixon
Columnists

The golden eagle has landed
Environment

'Zero carbon' aim revealed for Scotland's canal network
Politics

Famous grouse: bid to save Scotland's vanishing capercaillies
Environment

How golden eagle festival should help nature conservation – Scotsman comment
Columnists

Moorland chief renews call for better education following spate of wildfires
Environment

Post-Brexit support fund for fishing industry expanded
Environment

In pictures: Parts of Callander submerged after River Teith bursts banks due to ...
Environment

Snowploughs battle 14ft snowdrifts to reopen road closed for three weeks
Transport

Plans for new Fair Isle bird observatory return to drawing board
Environment

This is why Mars is a red colour - and whether life on the planet is possible
World

Where have all the shags gone?
Environment

New film highlights impact of scallop dredging on Scottish coastal communities
Environment

Climate change still key concern amid pandemic, study finds
Environment

Fringe by the Sea: Janey Godley and Candi Staton to headline revamped festival
What's On

Dam nation: Scottish city is first to have resident wild beavers
Environment

Unwrapped: new plastic-free supermarket set to open in capital
Environment

Mount Etna is erupting again - everything you need to know
World

UK’s rarest bee species found in Caithness
UK News

‘New slip area’ of 100,000 tonnes of material at Rest and Be Thankful
Transport

Wild at heart: Scots support large-scale rewilding
Environment

Pole position: turbines at Scottish wind farm could be world's tallest
Environment

Climate crisis: lessons can be learned from Covid action
Environment

Firefighters tackle 24 wildfires in Hebrides in 3 days
Environment

Gamekeeper says 'out of control' muir burning was factor in recent wildfires
Environment

Supermarkets suspend trading with salmon farm amid investigation
Consumer

‘Boris burrow’ could be approved next month
UK News

Historic hostels charity offers lifetime membership to new-born babies
What's On

Race to save Churchill Barriers amid climate change warning
Environment

Scotland's peatlands are vital to climate change fight – Roseanna Cunningham
Columnists

'Pop-up' electric chargers planned for B&Bs to encourage greener tourism
Transport

World Heritage Site charity launches drive to revive Edinburgh neighbourhoods
What's On

‘Green’ hydrogen plan for Nigg offshore wind farm plant
Business

Diageo distilleries recognised for sustainability changes
Environment

How you can get involved in COP26 in Glasgow
Environment

Scotland’s opportunity to create a true circular economy - Dave Dalton
Environment

Why all parties need to sign up to a radically different economic model – SWT
Columnists

U-turn on plan to fill in Leith water features plan amid a public outcry
Heritage

In Pictures: Stunning images from Underwater Photographer of the Year 2021
Family

China-Britain Business Council awards underline strong Scottish trade links
Environment

Rocket ordered for Shetland satellite launch
Transport

The push to reclaim Scotland’s abandoned land
Environment

Gael force: Scots forecaster hosts blether about the weather
Environment

How are storm names chosen? Here's the full list for 2021
Transport

Scotland's climate plan 'may not get us where we need to be'
Environment

Top award for empty homes worker
People

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