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Britain's best summer walks

By AOL Travel, May 09, 2013

Walking is one of life's simple pleasures, and you can't beat exploring the great British outdoors on foot (when the weather's right). It's the best way to explore the beaches, hills and parks the...
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In pictures: Beltane Fire Festival 2013

By Emma Sleight, May 02, 2013

The annual Beltane Fire Festival set Edinburgh alight with flame-wielding demons, semi-nude fire sprites and red-painted ghouls on the night of 30 April. The 2013 Beltane Fire Festival saw...
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Cruise company insures boats against damage from Loch Ness Monster

By Roshina Jowaheer, Apr 29, 2013

A Scottish cruise company has insured its fleet against damage from the Loch Ness Monster and is in line for a £5million payout if any of its luxury vessels collides with the legendary...
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Eight people and a puppy rescued from Scottish beach

By Ceri Roberts, Apr 28, 2013

Eight people, including a seven-months pregnant woman, and a puppy were rescued from Crammond Island near Edinburgh yesterday after they became stranded by the tide. The Daily Record reports...
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VisitScotland's Shetland ponies inspire new knitting tours

By AOL Travel, Apr 18, 2013

A campaign by VisitScotland featuring Shetland ponies in their winter woollies has inspired a travel company to run knitting tours of Scotland's Northern Isles. The tours are expected to...
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Quiz: Name that movie location!

By Emma Sleight, Apr 10, 2013

Getty How many films did you manage to see last year? Think you could recognise an upcoming blockbuster's location and spot a movie scene a mile off? Test your cinematic and travel knowledge with...
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Sperm whale in Scottish harbour for nine days swims safely back to sea

By AOL Travel, Apr 10, 2013

A 30ft sperm whale that has been delighting locals and tourists in Oban Bay, Scotland, for the last nine days has finally swam back out to sea. A spokesman for the British Divers Marine Life...
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Fears for sperm whale attracting crowds in Scotland

By AOL Travel, Apr 03, 2013

A sperm whale that has spent the last few days in Scotland's Oban Bay is attracting large crowds of locals and tourists - but experts are fearing for its health. The 30ft animal has spent four...
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