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I landed my dream job, and everything looked perfect, but on the inside, I was really struggling. Moving to a remote Scottish island helped me heal.
Mel Macintyre had severe burn out working in finance. She walked away from a corporate career and m…
Matthew McKenna
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See inside Callendar House, the 14th century Scottish mansion where 'Outlander' was filmed
Alexander, the 5th Lord Livingston, was appointed guardian of Mary, Queen of Scots, after her birth…
Mikhaila Friel
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The fascinating history of Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year
New Year's Eve, known as Hogmanay in Scotland, became popular after Christmas was temporarily banne…
Mikhaila Friel
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The late Queen Elizabeth worried that dying at her Scottish castle would cause a fuss
In a new BBC documentary, Princess Anne said the late Queen worried dying at her Aberdeenshire cast…
Chloe Pantazi
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My small Scottish city was in a Marvel movie, and it's now a filming hot spot. Living on a set is getting annoying.
I've lived in Edinburgh, Scotland, since 2017 and seen the filming of "Avengers" and "Fast and Furi…
Bethany Gemmell
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What Christmas is like on a remote Scottish island where residents celebrate the holiday 12 days after the rest of the world
On the island of Foula, Christmas and New Year's come in January. The island's 30 or so residents f…
Geoff Weiss
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A man who lives on a tranquil Scottish island with 60 people and no cars says there are 3 mistakes tourists should avoid when they visit
Donald Melville has lived on Easdale Island in Scotland for the past 30 years. He says some tourist…
Mikhaila Friel
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A US developer plans to transform a Scottish village into a private 'world' for billionaires. Locals are outraged.
Residents of a Scottish village and castle estate say they are horrified that it's being turned int…
Mikhaila Friel
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We spent $800 to explore a remote Scottish island that was nearly empty, and it was worth every penny to avoid other tourists
Insider's reporter visited Barra, a remote island in Scotland, right before its offseason. She said…
Mikhaila Friel
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I spent 2 nights on a remote Scottish island that's been compared to the Caribbean. It was beautiful but I can't imagine living there.
We wanted to visit because of its white sandy beaches, which have been compared to those in the Car…
Mikhaila Friel
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A 5,000-ton cargo ship crashed into a Scottish island while the officer on watch was 'snoring loudly' after a night of drinking, report finds
A UK governmental report found the BBC Mamara sustained "significant damage" when it ran aground af…
Erin Snodgrass
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I visited a tiny, car-free Scottish isle with a population of 60. It was stunning but island life just isn't for me.
Mikhaila Friel is pictured visiting Easdale Island in Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Insider
Mikhaila Friel
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An artist who lives on a tiny Scottish island where people use wheelbarrows instead of cars says there is more freedom and no crime
Lisa McQueenie has lived on Easdale Island for over a year. She said intruders and criminals are no…
Mikhaila Friel
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I visited Scotland after a DNA test revealed I was 14% Scottish. My results are complicated, but it's not my job to have all the answers.
I traveled to Scotland with a friend as part of a girls' trip across Europe, making it the first co…
Lauren Edmonds
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I flew on a tiny plane to Barra, a Scottish island with the only airport in the world where commercial flights land directly on the beach
Barra's airport is unusual, as it's the only one in the world where regularly scheduled commercial …
Mikhaila Friel
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I toured 3 tiny Scottish islands in 3 days. The experience was magical, but I made 5 mistakes which I'll avoid next time.
My reasons for wanting to visit each island were different. While Barra is known for its beautiful …
Mikhaila Friel
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A Scottish mom showed what's in the $200 'Baby Box' of essentials that's gifted to all newborns nationally, as American viewers looked on with envy and awe
The Scottish government has reportedly spent $112 million on the initiative over the past six years…
Geoff Weiss
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A man who lives on a tranquil Scottish island with 60 people and no cars says there are 3 mistakes tourists should avoid when they visit
Donald Melville has lived on Easdale Island in Scotland for the past 30 years. He says some tourist…
Mikhaila Friel
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Rishi Sunak officially becomes UK PM after meeting King
Indian-origin Conservative party politician Rishi Sunak on Tuesday officially became the Prime Mini…
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I'm a city girl who dreamed of living on a remote Scottish island. 2 things changed my mind after I finally visited one.
Insider's reporter visited the Isle of Barra in Scotland in September. She says the concept of slow…