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Best hiking boots for women UK 2022: what to look for, and ladies’ walking boots from Keen, Jack Wolfskin, On

10 best hiking boots for women 2023

Gilmerton House exterior
Gilmerton House exterior

Travel: exclusive use venue Gilmerton House, East Lothian

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots
Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

Away luggage UK: Cabin bags and larger suitcases reviewed
Away luggage UK: Cabin bags and larger suitcases reviewed

Away luggage UK: are the cult suitcase company’s bags worth the price?

Wheeled suitcases: get travel-ready with an easy to transport travel bag, as reviewed by our expert
Wheeled suitcases: get travel-ready with an easy to transport travel bag, as reviewed by our expert

Wheeled suitcases: the best easy to transport travel bags

We are expected to spend more on holidays abroad this year
We are expected to spend more on holidays abroad this year

Average UK household to spend £2000 on holidays in 2023

Brits travelling to Spain will not have to fill out the ETIAS form until 2024 as the EU has once again postponed the launch.
Brits travelling to Spain will not have to fill out the ETIAS form until 2024 as the EU has once again postponed the launch.

EU postpones launch of ETIAS once again to 2024

Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will face off this weekend. Photo credit: Getty Images
Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will face off this weekend. Photo credit: Getty Images

Who is Tommy Fury? Boxer & reality TV star fighting Jake Paul tonight

SeaBeds Luxury Lookout with Hot Tubs exterior
SeaBeds Luxury Lookout with Hot Tubs exterior

Travel: SeaBeds Luxury Lookouts with Hot Tubs at Woodlands Glencoe

Image: metamorworks/Adobe Stock
Image: metamorworks/Adobe Stock

Kirsty McLuckie on Netflix changes and family households

Beyonce performing at the opening of Atlantis The Royal. Pic: PA Photo/Kevin Mazur/Atlantis The Royal.
Beyonce performing at the opening of Atlantis The Royal. Pic: PA Photo/Kevin Mazur/Atlantis The Royal.

Atlantis The Royal: Beyonce opens the Dubai resort - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Inside a Royal Seascape King room at Atlantis The Royal. Pic: PA Photo/Atlantis The Royal.
Inside a Royal Seascape King room at Atlantis The Royal. Pic: PA Photo/Atlantis The Royal.

Atlantis The Royal: Beyonce opens the Dubai resort - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Passport fees have increased for the first time in five years - here’s how much they now cost
Passport fees have increased for the first time in five years - here’s how much they now cost

New passport prices for adults & children as fees increase

The government urges travellers to check their passports before booking a holiday this year
The government urges travellers to check their passports before booking a holiday this year

Government issues ‘do not book travel’ passport warning

Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his UK tour following a major accident that damaged his spine four years ago.
Ozzy Osbourne has cancelled his UK tour following a major accident that damaged his spine four years ago.

Ozzy Osbourne cancels UK and Europe tour due to health issues

One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin Pic: Life in Frame Photography
One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin Pic: Life in Frame Photography

Travel: One Devonshire Gardens by Hotel du Vin, Glasgow

NHS and healthcare workers can get exclusive discounts this month
NHS and healthcare workers can get exclusive discounts this month

NHS staff can get 100s of special offers in January - Boots, JD & more

Gatwick Airport. Pic S Robards SR2203283
Gatwick Airport. Pic S Robards SR2203283

New study reveals the most congested airport in the UK

Martin Lewis has issued a travel insurance warning to British holidaymakers
Martin Lewis has issued a travel insurance warning to British holidaymakers

Martin Lewis issues travel warning to British holidaymakers

The best travel pillows for flights, train travel and camping
The best travel pillows for flights, train travel and camping

The best travel pillows for flights, train travel and camping

British passport prices are set to rise next month
British passport prices are set to rise next month

Passport application fees to increase next month

United was among airlines affected. Picture: United Airlines
United was among airlines affected. Picture: United Airlines

Why US aircraft are grounded and is the same computer system used in the UK?

Croatia scrapped its old currency for Euro in January 2023.
Croatia scrapped its old currency for Euro in January 2023.

New travel rules face Britons travelling to US and EU

Foreign Office issues Peru travel warning amid political protests

The rail strikes taking place this week
The rail strikes taking place this week

Rail strikes: Passengers warned travel only if “absolutely necessary”

The SNP independence conference will take place in the spring. Picture: PA
The SNP independence conference will take place in the spring. Picture: PA

Scottish Government spent more than £250,000 on indyref2 case

Deadline set for scrapping 100ml liquid limit and other airport security rules.
Deadline set for scrapping 100ml liquid limit and other airport security rules.

When 100ml liquid limit & more airport security rules will be scrapped

The strikes could disrupt travel across the Highlands and islands.
The strikes could disrupt travel across the Highlands and islands.

Airport strikes: Travel across Scotland could be hit by industrial action

Seeing the sights on foot can help to cut your carbon footprint when travelling (photo: Adobe)
Seeing the sights on foot can help to cut your carbon footprint when travelling (photo: Adobe)

Ten tips for tourists to cut their carbon footprint

Chinese XPENG flying car X2 makes first public flight in Dubai
Chinese XPENG flying car X2 makes first public flight in Dubai

Chinese flying car ‘X2’ makes first public flight in Dubai

Disney on Ice will be touring the nation (photo: Feld Entertainment, ©Disney, ©Disney/Pixar)
Disney on Ice will be touring the nation (photo: Feld Entertainment, ©Disney, ©Disney/Pixar)

Disney on Ice’s Dream Big to hit a rink near you

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an aeroplane
Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an aeroplane

Top cabin bags and suitcases that you can carry on to an aeroplane

Best travel strollers ideal for taking on planes and public transport
Best travel strollers ideal for taking on planes and public transport

Best travel strollers ideal for taking on planes and public transport

Morgan Stanley opened its first Glasgow office in 2000, employing six people. Having grown to occupy two city centre office buildings, the bank moved in 2018 to a new purpose-built HQ building on Waterloo Street in the city’s International Financial Services District. Picture: Kieran Dodds
Morgan Stanley opened its first Glasgow office in 2000, employing six people. Having grown to occupy two city centre office buildings, the bank moved in 2018 to a new purpose-built HQ building on Waterloo Street in the city’s International Financial Services District. Picture: Kieran Dodds

Morgan Stanley launches biggest ever graduate recruitment drive in Glasgow

Chinese officials have announced sanctions on US house speaker Nancy Pelosi over her visit to Taiwan earlier this week. PIC: PA.
Chinese officials have announced sanctions on US house speaker Nancy Pelosi over her visit to Taiwan earlier this week. PIC: PA.

Overplaying American interests in Taiwan reeks of danger - Brian Wilson

Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Hot Ice Show - Rapture
Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Hot Ice Show - Rapture

The ‘rapture’ of a trip to Blackpool and the world famous Hot Ice Show

Andy is offering home visits to take the worry out of travel.
Andy is offering home visits to take the worry out of travel.

Laurencekirk travel consultant offers home visit service

Good Trip Index
Good Trip Index

How to get the most from your holiday - Introducing the Good Trip Index!

A Scottish Government spokesperson said travel is an 'essential' part of its official business. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA.
A Scottish Government spokesperson said travel is an 'essential' part of its official business. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA.

Government defends racking up hundreds of car trips amid ScotRail disruption

Packing your pup for a holiday? Here are a few tips to make it as stress-free as possible.
Packing your pup for a holiday? Here are a few tips to make it as stress-free as possible.

6 expert tips on going on holiday with your adorable pup

Proposed government reforms will save airlines thousands of pounds (Photo: Getty Images)
Proposed government reforms will save airlines thousands of pounds (Photo: Getty Images)

Payouts for cancelled or delayed flights to be cut to £57 under shake-up

Travellers at Gatwick Airport on July 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Travellers at Gatwick Airport on July 30, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Major changes to UK Covid travel rules come into effect

A brown bear in Finland in spring.
A brown bear in Finland in spring.

From brown bears to bison: Spring wildlife watching – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said plans in place to deal with the impact of Storm Eunice in Scotland are “proportionate” and “extensive”(Photo by Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images).
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said plans in place to deal with the impact of Storm Eunice in Scotland are “proportionate” and “extensive”(Photo by Fraser Bremner-Pool/Getty Images).

‘Storm plans are proportionate and extensive', says John Swinney

Left to right: Alice Lemkes, Lee Craigie and Phillipa Battye. Copyright Wattie Cheung
Left to right: Alice Lemkes, Lee Craigie and Phillipa Battye. Copyright Wattie Cheung

Travel: Following in the wheel ruts of three women who took on an epic cycle cha...

These are the top 30 things on a Brit's travel bucket list

Travel restrictions between the UK and France have been eased slightly (Photo: Getty Images)
Travel restrictions between the UK and France have been eased slightly (Photo: Getty Images)

France eases restrictions for UK travellers after ‘supersonic’ rise in Covid cas...

Virgin Atlantic (www.virginatlantic.com) started Scotland’s only direct flight to the Caribbean, with it's flight to the island of Barbados, twice weekly from Edinburgh, in December.
Virgin Atlantic (www.virginatlantic.com) started Scotland’s only direct flight to the Caribbean, with it's flight to the island of Barbados, twice weekly from Edinburgh, in December.

The Great 2022 Getaway: A world of dreamy destinations

A trampoline blown onto the tracks as Storm Arwen damage continues to impact transport and travel across Scotland (Photo: ScotRail).
A trampoline blown onto the tracks as Storm Arwen damage continues to impact transport and travel across Scotland (Photo: ScotRail).

Travel restrictions across Scotland due to Storm Arwen

It's now possible to travel to France, but continuing Covid restrictions on both sides of the Channel means it's still more complicated than it was pre-pandemic.
It's now possible to travel to France, but continuing Covid restrictions on both sides of the Channel means it's still more complicated than it was pre-pandemic.

Everything you need to know before you travel to France from Scotland

voco Grand Central bedroom
voco Grand Central bedroom

Travel: voco Grand Central, Glasgow

Claire-Louise Bennett
Claire-Louise Bennett

Book review: Checkout 19, by Claire-Louise Bennett

Curlew Shepherd Hut
Curlew Shepherd Hut

Travel: Trying out the Shepherds' Huts, Atholl Estates

UK travellers will soon need to apply to travel to the EU and pay a £6 fee (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)
UK travellers will soon need to apply to travel to the EU and pay a £6 fee (Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images)

UK travellers will soon need to apply to travel to the EU and pay a £6 fee

Action-packed Perthshire has something for everyone
Action-packed Perthshire has something for everyone

Travel: Action-packed Perthshire has something for everyone

A plane flies in to land. US and EU travellers who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus will be allowed to enter England and Scotland without the need to quarantine from Monday. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire
A plane flies in to land. US and EU travellers who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus will be allowed to enter England and Scotland without the need to quarantine from Monday. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Traveller self-isolation rule change 'should have been communicated jointly'

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Ferguson Marine shipyard, where two ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides network are being built.
Ferguson Marine shipyard, where two ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides network are being built.

SNP ministers and Sturgeon heavily criticised in damning report on ferry fiasco

Nicola Sturgeon is to face her final First Minister’s Questions on Thursday after more than eight years as head of the Scottish Government.
Nicola Sturgeon is to face her final First Minister’s Questions on Thursday after more than eight years as head of the Scottish Government.

Nicola Sturgeon to face final First Minister’s Questions today

Scotland's Deputy First Minister and temporary Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, John Swinney MSP, sat next to First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, as he delivers the Scottish Budget to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.
Scotland's Deputy First Minister and temporary Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, John Swinney MSP, sat next to First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon, as he delivers the Scottish Budget to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh.

Report details a sorry saga the Scottish Government must learn lessons from