Scotland articles
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Stargazing in Scotland: Here 10 dark sky areas of Scotland for the stars and Northern Lights
It’s a sight that has caused excitement, awe, joy and even fear over the centuries – the brilliant multi-coloured Northern Lights that occasionally illuminate the dark skies of the Northern Hemisphere. A major tourist industry has become established in recent years, taking people to the dark wildernesses in Iceland and Scandinavia to hunt for the lights. But the truth is that Scotland is far north enough to offer a decent chance to see the aurora borealis, and has plenty of locations where the...
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Culture is key for Scotland
It also bolsters our reputation for hosting world-leading events and our contribution around the world. It is also a key tool for our international offices to engage with the international community. In short, the strategy aims to provide an innovative, more sustainable, and economically stronger culture and creative sector; an internationally connected and diverse culture and creative sector that contributes positively to people and communities; and an enhanced international reputation for...
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Puberty blockers paused for children in Scotland
It follows a landmark review of gender services in England and Wales which warned of a lack of research.