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Ken Smith spent four decades living in a log cabin in the Scottish Highlands; a filmmaker’s patient visits eventually brought his secluded world to the screen

Documentary filmmaker Lizzie MacKenzie dedicated years to forging a bond with Ken Smith, a reclusive hermit residing in a remote area. Her film showcases his self-reliant lifestyle and deep connection to the natural world. After surviving a violent incident and extensive travels, Ken has embraced solitude for over forty years,…

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Why the Indian Pariah Dog Is Genetically Built for Every Climate and Terrain in India

The Oldest Surviving Landrace in AsiaThe Indian Pariah dog is not a stray that lost its home. It is a landrace, a population shaped entirely by its environment over millennia, with no selective breeding by humans. A 2017 study published in PLOS Genetics, which mapped the ancestry of dog populations…

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Body found at bottom of Scottish well may be from rare ritual burial performed centuries ago

An Iron Age grave has been discovered in the Scottish Highlands. The person was buried within what may have been a ritual well.

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Meet the volunteers helping stranded hikers in the Scottish Highlands

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The volunteers risking their lives to rescue stranded hikers in the Scottish Highlands

In a hike up Ben Venue, Holly Bishop speaks to some of the people who devote their free time to helping those who get into trouble on the mountain

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These are the world’s greatest luxury hotels, according to Robb Report

In Europe, a former hunting lodge turned hotel in the Scottish Highlands ranked highest, coming out third overall.

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Archaeologists found a hidden 1800s whisky distillery deep in the Scottish Highlands

Deep in the rugged landscape of Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, archaeologists uncovered rare proof of Scotland's secretive whisky trade from the 19th century. They found an ‘An Gearradan,’ a copper alloy collar, which connected a still to its cooling equipment. Copper cost a lot back then, so finding this…

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Storm Dave set to bring heavy snow and gale-force winds across parts of the UK

Storm Dave is forecast to bring heavy snow and gale-force winds across northern parts of the UK on Saturday, with up to 30cm of snow expected in the Scottish Highlands. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for snow and blizzards in Scotland, and amber warnings for wind across northern…

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Scotland’s Glencoe offers an affordable way to ski without leaving the UK

You'll be rewarded with the best views of a beautiful landscape while skiing in the Scottish Highlands, writes Emma Henderson

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How much is the prize money for The Traitors season 4?

The new series of The Traitors will feature 22 contestants from across the UK competing for a maximum prize pot of £120,000. The total prize money available to contestants is contingent upon their success in completing daily missions. The previous civilian series, which aired in 2025, also offered a maximum…

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I just roadtripped the Scottish highlands – this is the only bag I took with me

Stubble & Co’s duffle bag transforms from airplane hand luggage to an excursion-ready backpack

The Independent UK

TV tonight: Paul and Bob consider marriage in Mortimer & Whitehouse Gone Fishing

The angling buddies get intimate as their journey reaches the Scottish Highlands. Plus: Boris Johnson lands Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in danger as Prisoner 951 continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Holiday rentals might soon be harder to find in the Scottish Highlands

Six per cent of potential Highland homes are currently licensed as short-term lets

The Independent UK

Reindeer bring traffic to a standstill as heavy snow falls

A herd of reindeer trekking through the snow stopped traffic in the Scottish Highlands.

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Traitors franchise boosted Scotland’s economy by £21.8m, says BBC

The show, including its US and celebrity variants, is filmed at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.

The Conversation

Almost 75,000 farmed salmon in Scotland escaped into the wild after Storm Amy – why this may cause lasting damage

When Storm Amy battered the Scottish Highlands in early October, it tore through a salmon farm’s sea pens, releasing around 75,000 fish into open water in Loch Linnhe. The scale of the escape is alarming. It comes at a time when wild Atlantic salmon – already classified as “endangered” in…

Evening Standard

Celebrity Traitors: Claudia Winkleman recruits three traitors in first episode

The first episode of the BBC spin-off celebrity series The Celebrity Traitors kicked off with the host welcoming 19 stars to the Scottish Highlands.

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'Beautiful' Scottish village with 'elemental landscape' among UK's prettiest

Located in Aberdeenshire, the seaside village was ranked alongside quaint locations across the country, including Plockton in the Scottish Highlands.

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Body found in Highlands river amid search for missing woman

A body has been discovered during the search for a woman missing in the Scottish Highlands ...

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"Off the scale": 3 wildfires rage in the Scottish Highlands – gamekeepers blame controlled burn restrictions, witnesses point to unattended campfires

Local fire crews say the tides are turning after a "much needed" overnight downpour, but locals gamekeepers warn a "nightmare scenario" is still a possibility without changes to legislation

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"What stands out above all else with these shoes is how comfortable they are" - our expert took these half-price Helly Hansen hiking boots to the rough terrain of the Scottish Highlands, and gave them a near-perfect score

The Helly Hansen Traverse HellyTech hiking boots combine rugged, waterproof exteriors with plenty of cushioning and underfoot support

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Calls for campervan tax in the Scottish Highlands amid claims roads ‘can’t cope’ with traffic

Scottish Labour candidate said number plate recognition could be used to charge campervans touring the Highlands

The National (Scotland)

Transformation at what price? Residents split over £100bn Highlands and Islands plan

A REPORT aimed at driving more than £100 billion of “transformative” investment in the Scottish Highlands by 2040 was endorsed by Deputy First…

Homes & Gardens

Explore an imposing mansion in the Scottish Highlands that's been brought back to life with color, character, and a contemporary twist

For one family, an architecturally imposing granite-built home in the Scottish Highlands has become the most charming place to live under the guidance of interior design studio Sims Hilditch

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Thousands of cyclists take part in Highlands event for charity

Thousands of cyclists have taken part in an event in the Scottish Highlands to raise money for charity

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