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Caribbean

One of SeaDream mega yachts. Image: SeaDream Yacht Club

SeaDream Yacht Club: lapping up luxury on a beautiful Caribbean voyage

Tripadvisor 25 best beaches - the UK locations which made the cut

McDonald’s have announced the return of six fan favourites for six weeks only.
McDonald’s have announced the return of six fan favourites for six weeks only.

McDonald’s bringing back six fan favourites to its menu - full list

The infinity pool on Arvia
The infinity pool on Arvia

A first glimpse at P&O Cruises new 'sunshine ship' Arvia before she set sail

The Apprentice 2023 Candidates: (Front row seated left to right) Denisha Kaur Bharj, Joe Phillips, Megan Hornby, Shannon Martin, Kevin D'Arcy, Emma Browne, (middle row left to right) Avi Sharma, Bradley Johnson, Mark Moseley, Shazia Hussain, Sohail Chowdhary, Rochelle Anthony, (Back Row left to right) Marnie Swindells, Simba Rwambiwa, Dani Donovan, Gregory Ebbs, Victoria Goulbourne, and Reece Donnelly, the new candidates for this year's BBC One contest, The Apprentice.
The Apprentice 2023 Candidates: (Front row seated left to right) Denisha Kaur Bharj, Joe Phillips, Megan Hornby, Shannon Martin, Kevin D'Arcy, Emma Browne, (middle row left to right) Avi Sharma, Bradley Johnson, Mark Moseley, Shazia Hussain, Sohail Chowdhary, Rochelle Anthony, (Back Row left to right) Marnie Swindells, Simba Rwambiwa, Dani Donovan, Gregory Ebbs, Victoria Goulbourne, and Reece Donnelly, the new candidates for this year's BBC One contest, The Apprentice.

18 contestants for Apprentice 2023 revealed including a Glaswegian

Virgin Atlantic release their great deals for 2023

Celebrity Apex is one of three new ships in Celebrity's new 'Edge class' series. Image: Michel Verdure
Celebrity Apex is one of three new ships in Celebrity's new 'Edge class' series. Image: Michel Verdure

A sun-drenched trip around The Americas with Celebrity Cruises

Aerial view of Sandals Royal Curacao, on the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao, 37 miles from Venezuela. Sandals' new all-inclusive, couple’s-only resort opened this year. Pic: Sandals Royal Curacao/PA.
Aerial view of Sandals Royal Curacao, on the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao, 37 miles from Venezuela. Sandals' new all-inclusive, couple’s-only resort opened this year. Pic: Sandals Royal Curacao/PA.

Dutch Caribbean Curaçao, the paradise island - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Many Brits are expected to take a festive break in the sun this Christmas (photo: Adobe)
Many Brits are expected to take a festive break in the sun this Christmas (photo: Adobe)

How to stay festive on a Christmas holiday in the sun

Tiger Woods walks acros the Swilcan Bridge along with his partner, Erica Herman, during a practice round prior to The 150th Open at St Andrews in July. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.
Tiger Woods walks acros the Swilcan Bridge along with his partner, Erica Herman, during a practice round prior to The 150th Open at St Andrews in July. Picture: Warren Little/Getty Images.

Hero World Challenge blow is reminder of Tiger Woods' wear and tear

The purple poppy is a symbol of remembrance in the United Kingdom for animals that served during wartime. It pays tribute to animals lost in service, and to those who serve in the forces today.
The purple poppy is a symbol of remembrance in the United Kingdom for animals that served during wartime. It pays tribute to animals lost in service, and to those who serve in the forces today.

Here’s what the black, white and purple poppies stand for

Rozelle Park in Ayr will play host to Scotland's newest outdoor music festival next summer. Picture: Douglas Inness
Rozelle Park in Ayr will play host to Scotland's newest outdoor music festival next summer. Picture: Douglas Inness

Historic park to host Scotland’s newest outdoor music festival

Clare Williams for Solas
Clare Williams for Solas

We are all God’s masterpieces, and he paints with a diverse palette

Boris Johnson (centre) is plotting an extraordinary comeback as prime minister but faces competition from Penny Mordaunt (left) and Rishi Sunak (right)
Boris Johnson (centre) is plotting an extraordinary comeback as prime minister but faces competition from Penny Mordaunt (left) and Rishi Sunak (right)

Boris Johnson returns to UK as Conservative leadership race hots up

Women carrying firewood walk past a carcass of a cow in Loiyangalani, Kenya, amid this year's prolonged drought (Picture: Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images)
Women carrying firewood walk past a carcass of a cow in Loiyangalani, Kenya, amid this year's prolonged drought (Picture: Simon Maina/AFP via Getty Images)

Every bit of global warming is making floods and droughts worse

The NHS has urged more people of African and Caribbean descent to donate blood.
The NHS has urged more people of African and Caribbean descent to donate blood.

Sickle cell disease: NHS issues plea for more black blood donors

Professor Alan Torrance has been waiting more than three weeks for his bag containing £2,500 worth of fishing equipment to be returned.
Professor Alan Torrance has been waiting more than three weeks for his bag containing £2,500 worth of fishing equipment to be returned.

Passenger who criticised Menzies Aviation has bag mislaid for second time

King Charles III returning to Clarence House, London, after he was formally proclaimed monarch by the Privy Council, and held audiences at Buckingham Palace with political and religious leaders following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Saturday September 10, 2022.
King Charles III returning to Clarence House, London, after he was formally proclaimed monarch by the Privy Council, and held audiences at Buckingham Palace with political and religious leaders following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. Picture date: Saturday September 10, 2022.

Antigua and Barbuda PM says he will hold republic referendum within three years

Edinburgh-based rum and whisky brand Uhuru donates 10 per cent of its profits to wildlife conservation charity Tusk.
Edinburgh-based rum and whisky brand Uhuru donates 10 per cent of its profits to wildlife conservation charity Tusk.

Ethical whisky brand credits 'drinkers with a conscience' for record sales

See if you can tell which of these beautiful beaches are in Scotland and which are in the Caribbean.
See if you can tell which of these beautiful beaches are in Scotland and which are in the Caribbean.

Quiz: Are these beaches in Scotland or the Caribbean?

In an exclusive interview for Scotland on Sunday, Bermuda premier David Burt discusses common problems facing the two nations and what each can learn from the other. “We share with Scotland a wish to innovate in renewables, in our case using the sun and tides, to become carbon-neutral over time, and radically to reduce our carbon footprint over the next decade," he said.
In an exclusive interview for Scotland on Sunday, Bermuda premier David Burt discusses common problems facing the two nations and what each can learn from the other. “We share with Scotland a wish to innovate in renewables, in our case using the sun and tides, to become carbon-neutral over time, and radically to reduce our carbon footprint over the next decade," he said.

Car ban footprint: Should Scotland follow Bermuda's lead to save the planet?

Bought and Sold - Scotland, Jamaica and Slavery, by Kate Phillips
Bought and Sold - Scotland, Jamaica and Slavery, by Kate Phillips

Book review: Bought and Sold - Scotland, Jamaica and Slavery, by Kate Phillips

Keylocks are a familiar site across Edinburgh, which critics say has been blighted by Airbnb short-term lets
Keylocks are a familiar site across Edinburgh, which critics say has been blighted by Airbnb short-term lets

Worldwide party and events ban for all Airbnb properties

A screengrab reveals the Morrisons pricing error (top left) on a bottle of Glenlivet single malt whisky Pic: Saltire
A screengrab reveals the Morrisons pricing error (top left) on a bottle of Glenlivet single malt whisky Pic: Saltire

Morrisons issue apology after Scotch whisky for £2.50 per bottle price blunder

Nick Freer is the founding director of strategic communications agency the Freer Consultancy
Nick Freer is the founding director of strategic communications agency the Freer Consultancy

A small out of office victory on a ‘sacred’ vacation - Nick Freer

David Alexander, head of DJ alexander
David Alexander, head of DJ alexander

Unintended consequences of a windfall tax - David Alexander

The story of Joseph Knight will be turned into a stage play, Enough of Him, in 2022.
The story of Joseph Knight will be turned into a stage play, Enough of Him, in 2022.

Slave’s legal battle in Scotland to inspire work of art for new national museum

Grace Crawford in action on the Old Course at St Andrews in last year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.
Grace Crawford in action on the Old Course at St Andrews in last year's Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Picture: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images.

Rising Scottish star Grace Crawford on her 'knack' of winning

Caribbean street food range with 5 different meal options launches at Sainsbury’...

British Virgin Islands is one of a number of tax havens frequented by the super-rich (Picture: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Dreamweaver)
British Virgin Islands is one of a number of tax havens frequented by the super-rich (Picture: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Dreamweaver)

Time to act against our ghettos of secrecy and dirty money – Brian Wilson

Elite Central Travel driver John Murphy arrives safe and sound at Heathrow Airport in time for his customers to make their flight
Elite Central Travel driver John Murphy arrives safe and sound at Heathrow Airport in time for his customers to make their flight

Falkirk taxi firm drives customers 400 miles to Heathrow to make their flight

The best beaches in Scotland, chosen by our readers
The best beaches in Scotland, chosen by our readers

The 13 best beaches in Scotland, chosen by you

Excellence El Carmen (5*), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Excellence El Carmen (5*), Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Indulge your senses with special romantic getaway

Stars Marcus Luther and Mica Ven revealed when the new series starts as they confirmed their spot on the line-up (Channel 4)
Stars Marcus Luther and Mica Ven revealed when the new series starts as they confirmed their spot on the line-up (Channel 4)

Gogglebox stars reveal when the new series will start - and it’s just days away

The Melville Monument dominates St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
The Melville Monument dominates St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh should find new ways to honour slave trade victims – Brian Ferguson

Virgin Atlantic has shortened its Edinburgh to Barbados winter schedule.
Virgin Atlantic has shortened its Edinburgh to Barbados winter schedule.

Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Barbados halted early

Experts share the date you need to get the flu jab to be protected for Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)
Experts share the date you need to get the flu jab to be protected for Christmas (Photo: Shutterstock)

Revealed: the exact date you need to get your flu jab by to be protected at Chri...

Caribbean migrants are welcomed by RAF officials after the Empire Windrush landed them in London in 1948 (PA Media/Getty Images)
Caribbean migrants are welcomed by RAF officials after the Empire Windrush landed them in London in 1948 (PA Media/Getty Images)

What is the Windrush scandal?

Yoga at BodyHoliday, the exclusive all-inclusive resort in St Lucia.
Yoga at BodyHoliday, the exclusive all-inclusive resort in St Lucia.

St Lucia, the Caribbean resort for a recharge - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Arvia’s maiden summer season will be in Italy, Spain and France in 2023.
Arvia’s maiden summer season will be in Italy, Spain and France in 2023.

P&O Cruises offer free child places and special deals for 2023/24 holidays

Cass Ezeji was shocked at the discovery.
Cass Ezeji was shocked at the discovery.

One of earliest Gaelic Dictionaries was published using donations from slave own...

Cass Ezeji, presenter of a new BBC ALBA documentary Afro Gaels, which looks at those with both Gaelic and African identities and the historic links that connect the Highlands to Africa and former colonies. PIC: BBC ALBA.
Cass Ezeji, presenter of a new BBC ALBA documentary Afro Gaels, which looks at those with both Gaelic and African identities and the historic links that connect the Highlands to Africa and former colonies. PIC: BBC ALBA.

The Gaelic dictionary from the Highlands funded by slave owners

Experts reveal the benefits of eating locally produced food at breakfast

The Mibiri Creek plantation in Demerara, on the north coast of South America - now part of Guyana - which was owned by Charles Edmonstone of Argyll.
The Mibiri Creek plantation in Demerara, on the north coast of South America - now part of Guyana - which was owned by Charles Edmonstone of Argyll.

Highlands 'haunted' by ghosts of the Caribbean as links with slavery unravelled

Michael K. Williams poses for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on March 07, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for ABA)
Michael K. Williams poses for the 2021 Critics Choice Awards on March 07, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo: Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for ABA)

The life and career of The Wire star Michael K Williams - after death at 54

The view from Sheer Rocks at Cocobay Resort on the west coast of Antigua.
The view from Sheer Rocks at Cocobay Resort on the west coast of Antigua.

Scotland on Sunday Travel; Come soon to the shining seas of Antigua

Sales have mainly come via the firm’s website, but the drink is also being sold by premium spirit distributor Huffmans of Perth.
Sales have mainly come via the firm’s website, but the drink is also being sold by premium spirit distributor Huffmans of Perth.

Scottish spiced rum start-up eyes 'rumnaissance’ after cheering sales milestone

Mele Broomes in her show Wrapped Up In This.
Mele Broomes in her show Wrapped Up In This.

Mele Broomes: 'It will be dynamic and intimate'

Stirling student Gabriella Wood is the first female judoka to compete at the Olympics for Trinidad and Tobago
Stirling student Gabriella Wood is the first female judoka to compete at the Olympics for Trinidad and Tobago

Stirling student who is set to make Olympic judo history for Trinidad and Tobago

Jovenel Moise: Haiti's President has been assassinated at his home amid political instability
Jovenel Moise: Haiti's President has been assassinated at his home amid political instability

Haiti's President has been assassinated at his home amid political instability

Davie will treat his fiance to a dream honeymoon
Davie will treat his fiance to a dream honeymoon

Bus driver vows to take fiancée on dream honeymoon after cash win

An 18th Century sketch of Martinique, where around 150 Jacobite prisoners were freed after their ship, which was on its way to Antigua, was intercepted by French privateers. PIC: Creative Commons.
An 18th Century sketch of Martinique, where around 150 Jacobite prisoners were freed after their ship, which was on its way to Antigua, was intercepted by French privateers. PIC: Creative Commons.

The mystery of the 150 Jacobite prisoners freed on a Caribbean island

MP David Lammy was praised for how he dealt with a racist caller (LBC)
MP David Lammy was praised for how he dealt with a racist caller (LBC)

This is what MP David Lammy said to LBC caller who said he was 'not English'

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter hid online abuse from her father (Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)
Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter hid online abuse from her father (Photo: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images)

Captain Sir Tom Moore’s daughter hid online abuse which would ‘have broken his h...

Sir Tom Moore captured the hearts of the nation with his fundraising efforts during the first lockdown.
Sir Tom Moore captured the hearts of the nation with his fundraising efforts during the first lockdown.

Captain Tom’s heart would have been ‘broken’ by trolls

Those behind the new dictionary promise it will "revolutionise" our understanding of Britain's historical involvement in the slave trade. Picture: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/Corbis/Getty
Those behind the new dictionary promise it will "revolutionise" our understanding of Britain's historical involvement in the slave trade. Picture: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/Corbis/Getty

New dictionary to detail thousands who profited through slave trade

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Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as the sixth First Minister of Scotland.
Humza Yousaf has been officially elected as the sixth First Minister of Scotland.

Humza Yousaf elected First Minister of Scotland in Scottish Parliament vote

The MV Hebrides ferry in port at Lochmaddy
The MV Hebrides ferry in port at Lochmaddy

Fire breaks out on CalMac ferry serving Hebrides in latest setback

David Harris, CEO of Circularity Scotland, appeared before a Holyrood committee.
David Harris, CEO of Circularity Scotland, appeared before a Holyrood committee.

Government was warned deposit return scheme launch could not be delivered