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Former environment editor, who has died aged 74, wrote for the Guardian for more than 30 years

A red weather warning for rain is in place today, with forecasters warning of exceptional rainfall which could cause severe flooding and disruption

Insider's reporter visited the Isle of Barra in Scotland in September. She said the concept of slow island living is unrealistic.

As community land ownership in Scotland stalls, what can the rest of the country learn from the Scottish islands?

An extended voyage of these Celtic regions yields endless revelations – including Luke Skywalker’s favoured retreat in Star Wars, an islet once used as a prison by ancient monks.

The film manages to defy expectations, eschewing genre conventions to deliver a rich, moving portrait of perseverance.

If you’re of Scottish descent, or a lover of Celtic music, or perhaps a fan of “Outlander,” set in Scotland, you’ll want to be at the Barre Opera House at

A map on the new Western Isles historic environment record.

“The Road Dance” has its roots in the works of Thomas Hardy and George Eliot. Its stark, rural Scottishness is what sets it apart.

Insider's reporters were born and raised in Scotland, UK. While they love welcoming visitors, they have noticed some mistakes tourists make.