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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.

A Christmas market

Must-see undiscovered festive markets just a ferry ride away

loveholidays launches biggest Black Friday sale - deals from £159pp

The sunsets at Pine Cliffs are unmissable and it is obvious how the resort got its name.

'My stay at Portugal's luxury resort was perfect from start to finish'

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific's Black Friday event: Deals and Uber vouchers to be had

Trunki children's suitcases are discounted for Black Friday

Black Friday Trunki children's luggage deal parents won't want to miss

Mercure Szczyrk Resort

I visited Europe’s longest hotel with stunning misty mountain views

Snow has fallen - hit the ski slopes for less this winter with Jet2

Lizard Point in Cornwall is one of hundreds of £79 holiday resorts on offer in the Parkdean Resorts Black Friday sale

Family beach holidays now start at £79 thanks to a Black Friday sale

An Elegance riverboat, one of Le Boat’s ‘Comfort’ range of self-drive motorised cruisers. Pic: Le Boat

I go up the Caledonian Canal without a paddle

Europe travel: Stunning summer scenery in a winter wonderland

Emma Clark of Glenegedale House in Islay said some islands were losing £2 million a week in bookings. Picture: Glenegedale House

The stunning Scottish island B&B that’s been named best in the country

Porto has lots of unmissable restaurants including Golden Catch

Portugal: 7 Stunning restaurants in Porto for a truly unique night out

The Yeatman's wine spa

'I spent 72 Hours in Porto - it should be Portugal’s no 1 destination'

Fairmont St Andrews: Luxury experiences at iconic destination to gift

TUI River Cruises celebrates blessing of its first Egyptian river ship

I stayed in off-grid Highland cabin - and it was the ultimate escape

A location which will need no introduction for Harry Potter fans, the Glenfinnan Viaduct in Inverness-shire was ranked by The Scotsman readers as one of Scotland's top tourist spots.

The 3.1 mile-long plan to stop trespassing at Glenfinnan Viaduct

Discover the magic of Trentino in Italy's Dolomites this Christmas

Stay at the Grand Muthu Oura View Beach Club in Portugal

Bargain breaks: Holiday firms share Black Friday deals

Not keen on camping at Glastonbury next year? Why not check out some of these options for accommodation and their distance to Worthy Farm for 2025's event?

7 locations to stay in if camping at Glastonbury isn’t an option

Have a cosy couples getaway this winter in Niagara Falls USA

Money-saving hack lets you visit more luxury destinations for less

Go off-grid in Spain in the lesser-visited region of Murcia

Sharm El Sheikh: Swap snow for Red Sea with special offer at Christmas

View from the roof of St George's

The stunning Lamlash accommodation in transformed Isle of Arran church

Malta: Explore Hollywood's latest attraction for ‘set-jetters’ on Jet2

A trip to Greece with Club Med.

Club Med: VIP trip left me feeling like 007 after brush with sporting royalty

Fly to Guernsey: Aurigny releases further Summer 2025 routes

Daredevil Brits to embrace their inner Eddie The Eagle this winter

Ad Feature Scottish gift vouchers: golf, spa days, and luxurious escapes

Watch: I went from budget to full luxury travel experience in Dubai

I stayed at the Mercure Dubai Deira hotel - a hotel that is for travellers looking for local and authentic experiences to really experience the true side of the destination. (Photo: NationalWorld/Mark Hall/Isabella Boneham)

I stayed at a hotel in Dubai's Old Town - the side you should visit

The bedrooms embrace modern indulgences whilst subtly honouring the hotel’s past.

Be the first to see £16m renovation of iconic seafront hotel, The Grand Brighton

Antler luggage is on sale

Antler iconic luggage brand launches early Black Friday sale from £99

Ad Feature Book your perfect Blackpool break this festive season

Ad Feature Unmissable Black Friday deals on must-have power gadgets

The EcoFlow River series starts off with the compact River 3, which has plenty of power for camping trips

Ecoflow River 3 review: The compact power station is finally on sale

easyJet holidays launches packages for the Summer 2026 season

Craig Munro, General Manager at AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow

Glasgow 'punches above its weight' on global hotel stage

Cosmic Getaways: Astro-tourism set to soar in 2025

Experts reveal hand luggage packing tips for winter travel

Karma Lake of Menteith: Wine & whisky dinner makes return

Discover the magic of Christmas in Vilnius, Lithuania

I took a trip to Lapland to see the Northern Lights!

I travelled from London to Lapland to see the Northern Lights

I stayed in a gorgeous hotel in the heart of London that used to be a MI6 base and is perfectly located near popular tourist attractions. (Photo: St Ermin's Hotel/Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a gorgeous London hotel - that was a former MI6 base

Top UK Staycations for 2025 revealed at Caravan & Camping Awards

Turkish delight: 4 reasons to pick Kuşadası for next beach holiday

Luxury train appoints Michelin chef Heinz Beck

How to find cheap holiday: Odd durations, crazy prices

Caledonian exterior

I ticked a night at this iconic Edinburgh hotel off my bucket list

Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly among top deals

Top UK spa deals by money saving expert in Spabreaks' biggest sale

The best portable power station deals so far for Black Friday 2024

Khiva, near the unfinished minaret.

I went to the Central Asian country on the verge of tourism boom

Cromlix exterior

Andy Murray’s hotel manager shares destination’s exciting new plans

Krakow: Most booked destination of 2024 - and how to book

Loch Ness, home to the fabled eponymous monster, is Scotland 's largest loch by volume.

Dozens of luxury lodges to be built on shores of Scotland's most famous loch

There will be a variety of travel deals that you can bag this upcoming Black Friday. (Photo: NationalWorld/Mark Hall)

Major Black Friday travel deals unveiled on flights and hotels

British Airways has announced it is cancelling flights to two destinations next year. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

Major airline axes flights to two destinations

The Bluetti AC50B

We test a portable power station that has £100 knocked off its price

Dalbeg beach, Isle of Lewis. The Destination Management Organisation Outer Hebrides Tourism - which promotes tourism and island businesses while protecting the island and its communities - said it will survive only for two more years given the loss of public funding.

Exclusive Scottish tourism facing 'disastrous, gaping hole' as budgets run out

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries

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