Two friends have compared the same journey via bus and plane to expose the delays and inconveniences plaguing the British railway systems. Narisa and Anji both travelled from Bristol to Edinburgh – and while the air-bound ticket cost £48.98 and only took one hour and 15 minutes, the train fare was a whopping £214.70 and, with delays, … Read more
FORECASTERS have warned Scots to expect a double dose of downpours as rain clouds slowly grind to a halt over the west of the country. April showers are due to go on for hours and hours starting tomorrow. 4 The wet weather will grind to a stop in the western parts of the countryCredit: Alamy … Read more
The UK’s best spots for a Sunday roast have been named – and ranked – with the prize for the best dish going to a village pub in West Yorkshire. So reveals Big 7 Travel, which asked its audience and editorial team for their favourite Sunday roasts year-round, from ‘quaint country pubs to Michelin-starred establishments’. The … Read more
SCOTS airport bosses have issued a major update regarding the end to the rule on taking liquids through security. Holiday-bound travellers currently have to take all liquids and electronic devices from their bags while going through checkpoints. 5 New technology will mean the end to the 100ml liquids ruleCredit: Getty 5 New advanced scanners are … Read more
Social media influencers are invading some of Britain’s most popular tourist destinations and beauty spots causing chaos – while infuriating locals. The internet is awash with videos of TikTokkers descending on some Britain’s most picturesque locations – posing on cliffsides, getting stuck on beaches and fighting on Snowdonia. They have been seen enjoying themselves at … Read more
SCOTS are braced for 14 days of weather misery as the Easter holidays are set to be washed out by rain. Forecasters predict the country will see daily showers, days after basking in some weekend sunshine. 7 Scots are braced for weather miseryCredit: Alamy 7 The Easter holidays are set to be a washoutCredit: Alamy … Read more
KIDULT attractions are few and far between, but the ones that do exist are a delightful gem. Whether it be for escapism, nostalgia or just a bit of fun these are some of the top UK venues to unlock your inner child. 5 Camp Wildfire has 100 adults-only activitiesCredit: Instagram / @campwildfire 5 Guests team … Read more
AS hubby’s 50th birthday approached, I was on the lookout for somewhere special to take him for a couple of nights. I didn’t want to waste too much time travelling, so when I found Houstoun House Hotel near Livingston, I knew this was exactly the place for such a special occasion. 4 Rooms are fit … Read more
A MAN has died and a teenager is fighting for his life in hospital after a horror crash in a Scots city. The pair were in a silver Volkswagen Tiguan when it crashed into a wall on Corstrorphine Road in Edinburgh. 3 The car crashed into a wall on Corstorphine Road in EdinburghCredit: Google Maps … Read more
By Mark Jones For The Daily Mail Published: 13:15 GMT, 29 March 2024 | Updated: 18:42 GMT, 29 March 2024 What is it about a slab of red sandstone that’s persuaded a hard-pressed Scottish council to spend £27 million on it? That’s the sum required for a new museum in Perth. It opens on March … Read more
