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The Fife coastal village of Elie is one of the most desirable locations in the UK, according to the estate agent Savills

These are the four poshest villages in Scotland, according to estate agents
A GOLFING haven less than an hour away from Edinburgh and a quaint seaside town close to some of the best walks in Scotland are among the poshest places to live in the country, according to a leading estate agency.

Serviced apartments offer a ‘sweet spot’ of consistent quality, a central location and fair pricing

BEST OF SCOTLAND Planning a trip to Edinburgh? A serviced apartment might be the perfect place to stay

Left: The Gate, Glasgow. Right: Scotts, South Queensferry

These are Scotland's best-loved pubs, as voted on by the public

The Gannet work with foragers to supply the highest possible grade of wild ingredients

Fine dining and foraging with The Gannet restaurant

Each day during the summer season, tourists from all over the world arrive to sample their seafood.

BEST OF SCOTLAND Find out the meaning of 'fresh' at the Oban Seafood Hut

The memoir, Walking Back Home: Deacon Blue and Me, is accompanied by a new solo record, Short Stories Vol 2

BEST OF SCOTLAND Ricky Ross shares his story with new book

Join us on a whirlwind tour of the very best highlights in the festival season

BEST OF SCOTLAND 20 Scottish shows you must see at the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe

The fossil could sell for up to £15,000

40-million-year-old crocodile fossil could be snapped up for £15,000 at Scottish auction

Andrew Black behind the bar at the Commercial Inn, which has just been named Scottish pub of the year by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA). Photo: Jim Payne.

FOOD AND DRINK This Fife pub is the year's best in Scotland, according to a top industry body

Nick Ray is a keen sea kayaker

Exclusive Man who kayaked almost 2000 miles across Scotland's coasts writes book about travels

Andy Neilson, main image

Three Glasgow restaurants to appear on Come Dine With Me tonight

Bruce Springsteen. (PA)

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band are coming to Scotland next year

How you can see July's 'Super Buck Moon' in the west of Scotland this week (PA)

How you can see July's 'Super Buck Moon' in Scotland this week

Photograph: Royal Conservatoire of Scotland/Martin Shields

New Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa collects honorary degree from Royal Conservatoire

Diana Gabaldon is the author of the popular Outlander series

Outlander author to share inspiration and stories at fan event in Highlands

Glasgow Craft Beer Festival pours into SWG3 this weekend

Glasgow Craft Beer Festival pours into SWG3 this weekend

Best of Scotland: Luke La Volpe is ready for the next stage

Best of Scotland: Luke La Volpe is ready for the next stage

Nina Nesbitt is on the bill for TRNSMT festival

Best of Scotland 20 acts to see during Scotland's spectacular summer of music

Nina Nesbitt is on the bill for TRNSMT festival

Best of Scotland 20 acts to see during Scotland's spectacular summer of music

Sarah Frame owns the award-winning Book Nook

Scottish book shop named UK's favourite family business of the year

The bespoke, modular home was constructed off-site and then transported by road and ferry

BEST OF SCOTLAND Meet the couple who built their own home on the island of Lismore

The Dandelion outdoor music and arts festival explores sustainability, community growing and climate action through a varied programme.

Over 20,000 people take to Glasgow park for Dandelion Festival

Glasgow Mela never fails to bring a smile

Five free family festivals happening in Scotland

Remembering Kate Bush's one and only Scottish concert − were you there?

BACK IN THE DAY Remembering Kate Bush's one and only Scottish concert − were you there?

Ravenscraig Castle. Picture: Shutterstock

Exploring Kirkcaldy - the home of famous Scots from architects to Prime Ministers

An image featured in the exhibition by Francesco Luongo.

Glasgow photography exhibition launching second phase after massive success

If you want to sample some of the best fish and shellfish in the country, where better than at the source?

BEST OF SCOTLAND Why Scotland's seafood trail should be your summer staycation

Actor Greg McHugh

BEST OF SCOTLAND Greg McHugh shares his 'best bits' of Scotland

Anita Bhadani has been nominated in the print features category

Two National journalists shortlisted for refugee writing awards

The online showcase is now live

Glasgow School of Art praised for hybrid graduate showcase launch

Image provided by Heartland Media and PR

Bungee jumping world record attempt underway in Perthshire

Festival set to come to the East of Scotland

East Neuk Festival set to return to Fife this summer

Women's Studies, A film by Alex Hetherington and Catherine Street, 16mm 2020-2022

Seen and Not Seen: The art exhibition shining light on what's hidden from view

The view from Gourock's train station by Diego Leon Bethencourt

PREMIUM The best of both worlds found in a summer escape found in Gourock

People make Scotland: From developing bonds in bars to a countrywide sense of community

People make Scotland: From developing bonds in bars to a countrywide sense of community

All three Osprey chicks together

WATCH: Third osprey chick hatches at Scottish wildlife reserve

The Devil's Pulpit

Exploring Killearn, a Scottish village where you know everybody's name

57 Nord looking over Loch Alsh

Three must-visit Scottish seaside hotels named in list of UK's best locations

Sherlock Holmes stands as a lasting legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

PREMIUM The legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – the creator of the world's most famous detective

A backpack from a collaboration between Jura and Trakke will be part of the collection

Museum preserves story of thriving 21st century whisky industry

Image Credit: The Bronte Society

University of Aberdeen finds Anne Bronte was a renowned rock collector

Looking across to Eigg and Rum

Arisaig and the most beautiful sunsets in Scotland

Ospreys were extinct in Britain for much of the 20th Century. Photograph: The Scottish Wildlife Trust

WATCH: First osprey chick of the season hatches at Loch of the Lowes

With more than a million species at risk the time to act is now. Photograph: RZSS

Charity pledges to 'reverse the decline of at least 50 species by 2030'

Ex-javelin thrower Jen Kemp qualified for the Commonwealth Games in 2002 but never competed owing to anxiety and a lack of belief.
Photographer: Stuart Walker

Former Scottish athlete helps pupils with exam anxiety

The site is regarded as a masterpiece of Neolithic design

5000-year-old island burial site reopens to public after the pandemic

The two Borders locations are highly reviewed

Luxury glamping pod sites in the Borders named two of the best in the UK

The return of Nuart Aberdeen could offer a huge boon to the city according to Chief Executive of Aberdeen Inspired, Adrian Watson

Aberdeen street art festival set to return in June

UWS students work with rock star and crime writer to create new musical

Students in Scotland work with rock star and crime writer to create new musical

Scottish Olympic Gold Medallist announces retirement from curling

Scottish Olympic Gold Medallist announces retirement from curling

Exploring Pitlochry, the gateway to the Highlands

Exploring Pitlochry, the gateway to the Highlands

Credit: Ryan Buchanan

REVIEW Skye Live kicks off Scotland's festival season in style

Nicolson's Bar and Kitchen received the award

FOOD AND DRINK This is Scotland's best gastropub, according to a top awards ceremony

North Berwick’s whale bone at the top of The Law

travel Escape to North Berwick, the Biarritz of the North