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Latest travel news and reviews from expert Scotsman journalists and contributors. From stunning Scottish staycations and day trips, to international destinations flying from Scottish airports.

Forth Ports’ Capital Cruising business welcomed 149 vessels in 2023. Picture: Peter Devlin

235,000 passengers to visit Edinburgh, Fife and Dundee amid record cruise season

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Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Pic: Alamy/PA

See the Canadian Rockies through an indigenous lens - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Frequent flyers share plane travel hacks - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Pic: Alamy/PA

See the Canadian Rockies through an indigenous lens - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Scotland's Greatest Escape, Budget Friendly, ep 3, Zakia Moulaoui Guery and Fiona Campbell having picnic with a pygmy goat at The Bus Stop, East Lothian. A unique self-catering experience, The Bus Stop has a range of vintage buses all transformed into cosy, comfortable lodges with modern amenities whilst retaining their nostalgic appeal. Pic: Red Sky Productions/BBC scotland

BBC Scotland's Greatest Escape: inside the finalist's properties

All 13 state dogs of the USA - from Boston Terrier to Golden Retriever

The Great Pyramid of Giza? More like “giza break” because who can afford flights to Egypt in this economy? Instead, check out this fascinating site in the Scottish Highlands.

Explainer The Great Pyramid of Scotland? The odd Scots pyramid in the Highlands

A humpback whale (Picture: Martin Schneiter)

The ice world of Antarctica

A view from the Nevis Range (Picture: Nevis Range)

Scotland's youth hostels aren't just for kids

These are 10 places to see the Northern Lights in Scotland

Lough Tay or Guinness Lake appears in the new Netflix romcom, Irish Wish. Pic: PA

Irish Wish: Discovering dreamy film locations - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Pic: Alamy/PA

How to bag a bargain European holiday this summer – Scotland on Sunday Travel

The hiking opportunities are spectacular in the Dolomites

Get high on life with a walking holiday in the Dolomites

Scotland's remote and romantic seafood restaurant, Cafe Canna

'We believe that by bringing people together, we create a better society,' says MacGregor. Picture: Rachel Ecclestone.

Interview: Charlie MacGregor debuts The Social Hub in his native Scotland

Darin Campbell

Andy Murray Cromlix: five-star hotel celebrates anniversary

Ruins of Cammo House. Image: Adobe Stock

Here are 13 gorgeous forest walks near Edinburgh including Roslin Glen

Ben Lomond. Image: Adobe Stock

21 Epic Munros to bag near Edinburgh starting with Ben Chonzie

View from one of the corner rooms at AC Marriott Glasgow Pic: Viktor Kery Photos

Travel review: AC Hotel by Marriott Glasgow on the city's George Street

The four star Rusacks first opened in the Fife town in 1887. Pic: Contributed

Review: Rusacks St Andrews – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Verbier makes an ideal golfing destination when the snow has melted. Pic Verbier Tourisme

Travel: Verbier in Summer - swap skis for golf clubs - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Verbier makes an ideal golfing destination when the snow has melted. Pic Verbier Tourisme

Travel: Verbier in Summer - swap skis for golf clubs - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The Jacobite passing Lochailort en route to Mallaig in 2022. (Photo by Jane Barlow/PA)

Jacobite steam train cancelled for at least 12 days amid safety row

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Ashley Jensen: When I did Shetland I just really felt like I’d kind of come home

Trillevallen, Sweden PIC: Roger Cox / The Scotsman

Travel: Trillevallen, the Swedish ski resort that time forgot

Culross Palace, which dates back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries, is the burgh's finest attraction and a big draw for Outlander fans. Picture: Scott Reid

Passions: Exploring Fife's Outlander bucket list burgh that time has passed by

Pilates Reformer at The Strong Rooms

Gleneagles Townhouse, The Strong Rooms, review

The new sphere class Sun Princess

What makes the 'next-generation' Sun Princess a different cruise experience?

The Valletta skyline. The island of Malta is hosting the country’s first-ever biennale from March until May this year. Pic: Visit Malta/PA.

Malta's new festival dedicated to art and history - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The Gordon Arms Restaurant with Rooms, Yarrow Valley, Selkirk. Pic: Contributed

Review: Gordon Arms restaurant with rooms - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The lodges are surrounded by magnificent views

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Exploring Easdale.

Spring Travel: the Chaotic Scot on her car(e)-free sustainable ethos of explorin...

Puffin with sand eel by Greg Mcvean

Spring Travel: lovably charismatic puffins return to Scotland's shores

Roll up, roll up to the Medical History Tours with Dr Arnott.

Ad Feature Spring Travel: The Real Mary's King's Close works its magic

Train routes follow the rugged east coast affording spectacular views. Image: Ryan Edge

Ad Feature Spring Travel: take a trip on 21st Century's steam train The Aberdonian

The George and Abbotsford Hotel in Melrose.

Ad Feature Spring Travel: enjoy a sporting break at the George and Abbotsford Hotel

Solas Festival. Image: Sky

Ad Feature Spring Travel: find an alternative with Solas Festival

Built in the 1500s, Kinnaird Head was altered in 1787 to contain the first lighthouse built by the Northern Lighthouse Board. Image: The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses/Damian Shields

Spring Travel: discover The Museum of Scottish Lighthouses

Annandale Distillery

Ad Feature Travel Spring: Annandale Distillery is back with new flavours

Ad Feature Spring Travel: explore Leven as train services set to resume

Cambo House exterior Pic: Amelia Jacobsen

Travel: Cambo House, review

Here are 14 places you can see Highland cows in Scotland.

15 places where you can see Highland cows in Scotland

Springtime daffodils blooming in the gardens of Middlethorpe Hall & Spa. Image: Bailey Cooper Photography

Middlethorpe Hall & Spa: a weekend wind down in a Yorkshire country house hotel

Some events for Spirit of Speyside have sold out but there's still plenty - for all budgets - left to book.

Spirit of Speyside 2024: The events that can still be booked

Charity raffle winners will see Take That legend Gary Barlow perform live at sea

The 10 best Scottish dog-friendly hotels 2024 - according to reviews

Caffeine & Machine's The Hill close to Stratford-upon-Avon offers plenty of outdoor seating and tonnes of parking space. Picture: Scott Reid

Petrolhead heaven: Scottish car lovers could do with a fix of Caffeine & Machine

The National Museum of Scotland was the country's most visited attraction. Picture: NationalWorld

Scotland outperforms rest of UK amid sharp rise in attraction visit numbers

Boating in the Everglades, Florida. Pic: Alamy/PA.

Florida’s gateway city Kissimmee is fun for families - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The Valletta skyline. The island of Malta is hosting the country’s first-ever biennale from March until May this year. Pic: Visit Malta/PA.

Malta's new festival dedicated to art and history - Scotland on Sunday Travel

Scottish Outdoor Access Code must be revised, ranger warns

The Inlandsbana train in Sweden. Pic: Alamy/PA

Going slow is rapidly becoming the new way to travel - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The Kotor cable car

Time to visit Montenegro and discover the beauty of the Balkans

The Pierhouse chef Michael Leathley and farmer Jane Isaacson with a Highland Coo

Highland Cow farmer and The Pierhouse offer Whispering Highland Cow experiences

Edinburgh Airport is mounting a joint bid with Gatwick for US entry checks for passengers to be made before departure. (Photo by Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman)

Edinburgh Airport's bid to be first with US pre-screening ‘closer than ever’

Manhattan’s iconic skyline

Can you have a successful spa break in the city that never sleeps?

Analysis SNP using tourist tax to reset strained relationship with councils

Fettercarin Distillery, Aberdeenshire , Scotland © Horst A. Friedrichs /Scotch Whisky /Prestel Publishing

17 of Scotland's finest whisky distilleries feature in the new book, Scotch

Royal Caribbean International's Anthem of the Seas cruise ship calls at Greenock port (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

LibDems table plans to capture cruise ships in tourist tax plans

Town Hall Hotel, London, in the city's Bethnal Green area, is a former public building converted into a high-end hotel. Pic: Contributed

Review: Town Hall Hotel, London – Scotland on Sunday Travel

Ferry crisis: CalMac chief condemns 'absolute failure’ at port for route 'chaos'

Why Scotland’s most northerly outpost Shetland is driving people wild

Port Erin, on the west coast of The Isle of Man, has steam trains (which inspired Thomas the Tank Engine), fishermen’s cottages and golden sands. Pic: Fiona Laing

The Isle of Man - familiar, but very different - Scotland on Sunday Travel

The trial is being evaluated to see if it prompted travellers to switch from other forms of transport or generated new trips. (Picture Jane Barlow/PA)

ScotRail peak fares suspension: Tricky decision over scheme’s future

Survey finds public backs 5 per cent tourist tax

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

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Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

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