Back in Scotland and back in print, asking “where did all the young people go?” Part one in today’s Seven Days The National thenational.scot/politics/24992…

The world’s largest land crabs on one of the smallest countries. 🇳🇺Giant coconut crabs! #uga youtu.be/i06sWT7A6r4

The young people turning the tide on the depopulation problem in Scotland’s Highlands and Islands. In today’s Seven Days The National thenational.scot/politics/25011…

There is a new ­generation of Scottish transplants, who are ­trying to turn the tide on this old story of ­depopulation, shares Thomas Bywater ✍️

Overwinter syndrome starting early this year at SANAP. 😮 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Sun, Sand, Succession: Lots going on at Spain’s RIU Hotels Latest words for Skift skift.com/2025/04/18/riu…

If introduced, Scotland would be the first part of the UK to have a cruise specific tax. Though there are plenty of overseas ports that have already introduced charges on the grounds of tackling environmental issues and problem tourism. // writes Thomas Bywater ✍️

Following Visitor Levy Scotland, could a cruise tax be the next port of call? Read it in The National here: thenational.scot/politics/25205…

Scottish Visitor Levy inspires new wave of tourist taxes… not just in Scotland. Read it in Skift skift.com/2025/05/28/tou…

The hills are alive with the sound of negligent parenting… The Alps: Best activities for families with toddlers - NZ Herald nzherald.co.nz/travel/the-alp…

The view of Arthur's Seat from Prestonfield, south Edinburgh.

Europe’s National tourism bodies are quick to try but slow to adopt AI tools says European Travel Commission (ETC) , apart from in these departments… for Skift skift.com/2025/09/03/eur…

I’m obsessed with all things polar adventure - no secret - to interview the first woman born in Antarctica was a privilege. Marisa de las Nieves Delgado on ‘going home’ aged 47, as a tourist. For Stuff and The Press stuff.co.nz/travel/3608170…

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Hotels face AI upheaval on both sides of the reservation desk. New studies show they can save money on paid search by switching to AI tools, but they also face a threat as AI booking agents ignore traditional brand ads. For Skift skift.com/2025/09/16/hot…

We’re committed to reaching net zero by 2045 and supporting everyone to take climate action. First Minister John Swinney welcomed the work of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland and all those campaigning for a net zero future when he met people gathered outside Scottish Parliament earlier today.

"We asked them to imagine what East Lothian would be like in 2040 if we all collectively did everything we possibly could in the climate and the nature crisis" An exhibition has launched imagining what East Lothian could look like in 2040

Scotland's Climate Action Hubs "vital to delivering" the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Climate Change Plan. Praise for local climate action today from Gillian Martin⁩. Looking forward to talking the CCP 2025 and East Lothian climate action with ⁦Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian⁩ tomorrow.