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A weekend at the Balmoral, one of Scotland's most cherished hotels
The Balmoral has hosted VIPs from Paul McCartney to J.K. Rowling. BI's writer joined the ranks of p…
Jordan Parker Erb
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I moved to Thailand, started a family, and can't picture ever returning home to Scotland
Duncan Forgan left home 14 years ago and now compares living in Southeast Asia to winning one of Wi…
Duncan Forgan
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Homeless people are being sent out of Scotland's capital to make room for Swifties
Homeless people in Edinburgh are being relocated to other cities to make room for Taylor Swift fans…
Joshua Zitser
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See inside this 'ghost' whisky distillery in Scotland that's back from the dead
The distillery shut down in 1983 and has been sitting dormant, housing casks of aging whisky ever s…
Alexandra Bacon
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We left our busy lives in London to raise sheep on a remote island in Scotland. It's changed us for the better.
A couple who owned a consultancy in London moved to Tiree, a remote island in the Scottish Hebrides…
Emma Magnus
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I bought my first house in rural Scotland at 22. Housing is affordable in the countryside and I love it here.
After moving from India to Scotland for university, Simran Kaur decided to settle in the countrysid…
Gouri Sharma
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Beat the heat: 10 amazing places in India to embrace summer
As the summer sun paints the landscape with warmth and vitality, it's the perfect time to embark on…
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I was born and raised in Scotland. Here are the 7 biggest mistakes I see Americans make when they travel here.
Business Insider's reporter visited the Isle of Barra in Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Business Insider
Mikhaila Friel
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I've been living abroad since 2021. After dating in places like Spain, France, Scotland, I never want to date in the US again.
An American living abroad for several years says after international dating in multiple countries, …
Evan Lambert
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I've stayed in 5-star hotels around the world. This one simple, cheap amenity should be in every room.
The Balmoral in Edinburgh was the first hotel I've stayed in that offered complimentary travel adap…
Jordan Parker Erb
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A millennial ditched the city and moved to a remote island in Scotland. She's in love with the slower pace of life.
Ema Shortel and her partner moved from Edinburgh, Scotland, to the Isle of Skye. She said the pair …
Charissa Cheong
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A group of Swifties missed out on seeing the Eras Tour after a bird flew into their plane
Kathryn Gallagher told BI she could afford the Eras Tour by working two jobs. But she missed the s…
Mikhaila Friel
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Airlines sometimes turn their planes around and fly thousands of miles home when they have problems. Here's why.
British Airways often chooses to send flights back to London where its easier to reroute passengers…
Pete Syme
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Disappointing photos show what it's like to travel to Scotland's remote islands during the offseason
For years, I longingly devoured travel brochures and social media posts that showcased the beautifu…
Mikhaila Friel
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I retired at 48 and decided to travel for six months with my husband. Two decades later, we are still traveling.
A young retiree left consulting to travel the world with her husband. They now have a home in Mexic…
Louisa Rogers
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Insider Today: Airbnb hosts' cruel summer
In Saturday's edition of Insider Today, we're looking at how Airbnb hosts are facing mounting press…
Jordan Parker Erb
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10 Best places to explore in north eastern states of India
10 Best places to explore in north eastern states of India
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A woman who won a free Virgin Voyages cruise said she would have to spend $8,000 on flights to claim the prize
An Australian woman who won a free Virgin Voyages cruise said she will have to pay thousands on fli…
Mikhaila Friel
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A schoolboy digging potatoes in Scotland found an ancient Egyptian statue. Nobody knows how it got there.
A Scottish schoolboy initially mistook an ancient Egyptian sculpture for a potato. His find would l…
Mia Jankowicz
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We grew up in Scotland. Here's how to pass as a local when you visit.
Try to avoid taking photos with bagpipers if you want to appear as a local in Scotland.OLI SCARFF/A…