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Mysterious 160 million-year-old creature unearthed on Isle of Skye is part lizard, part snake

Researchers have discovered a mysterious ancient lizard with snake-like teeth in Scotland. Breugnathair elgolensis is one of the oldest relatively complete lizard fossils and helps scientists better understand the origins of snakes in the Jurassic period.

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Trove of dinosaur footprints reveal Jurassic secrets on Isle of Skye where would-be Scottish king Bonnie Prince Charlie escaped

Paleontologists have discovered tracks belonging to meat-eating theropods and long-necked sauropods on the Isle of Skye.

LiveScience

Secrets of dinosaur gathering revealed by newly discovered footprints

Footprints found on the Isle of Skye show herbivores and carnivores gathered 167 million years ago

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Dinosaur footprint find changes what we know about prehistoric beasts in the UK

Dinosaur predator and prey drank together from lagoons on Isle of Skye – study

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Fossil of Jurassic dinosaur extracted from Isle of Skye cliff

The dinosaur was about the size of a pony

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Vegetarian piranha and Leonardo DiCaprio snake among new species named in 2024

A vegetarian piranha from the Amazon and a flying dinosaur found on the Isle of Skye are among the species previously unknown that have been named this year.

The Independent UK

Vegetarian piranha and Isle of Skye pterosaur among newly named species in 2024

Natural History Museum scientists and their partners across the world named almost 200 species in the last 12 months.

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The Bracken Hide hotel review: A smart yet flawed retreat on the Isle of Skye

This new Isle of Skye hotel has Highland views to savour and sleek design credentials but improvements may be required, as Benjamin Salmon discovers

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Scottish island with 'Lord of the Rings' scenery named most beautiful place in the UK

A new list of the 25 most beautiful spots across the UK has been revealed, and coming in at number one is the Isle of Skye — beating out top destinations such as The Lake District and Cambridge.

Daily Record

Beach litter changes on Scottish island over 50 years examined by drone technology

A new study will examine how beach litter on the Isle of Skye has changed over the past half century using a combination of oral histories, drones, and mobile phone apps.

Daily Record

Scotland's 'romance capitals' named ahead of Valentine's Day getaways

The most romantic spots across Scotland, from the Isle of Skye to Loch Lomond, have been named in new research by VisitScotland ahead of Valentine's Day next week.

Daily Record

Scotland home to UK's 'most peaceful walk' as 'breathtaking' waterfall tops list

The five 'most peaceful walks' in the UK have been named by outdoor specialists, and placing at number one is a magical hike on the Isle of Skye that is a perfect spot to snap some photos

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SNP call for changes to UK firearms licensing rules after Skye tragedy

AN inquiry opened in the wake of a tragic shooting on the Isle of Skye has concluded some improvements should be made to

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Ian Blackford invites King Charles to work on his croft on Skye

IAN Blackford has invited King Charles to visit him on his croft on the Isle of Skye.

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Scotland's top 10 most picturesque winter destinations ranked in new list

New research has revealed Scotland's top 10 most picturesque winter travel spots, featuring towns and villages in areas including Fife, Moray, and the Isle of Skye.

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Isle of Skye beauty spot turned into 'plastic graveyard'

Pictures show the rocky beach completely covered in plastic, wood and sea debris.

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Tiny 166-million-year-old skeleton found in Scotland ‘to reveal secrets of lizard evolution’

Skeleton discovered on Isle of Skye is the most complete fossil lizard of its age ever unearthed

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Tiny 166m-year-old lizard fossil found in Scotland shows ‘evolution in action’

The well-preserved remains of Bellairsia gracilis were discovered in the Isle of Skye in 2016.

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Iconic tourist attraction on Skye to undergo crucial restoration work

ONE of the Isle of Skye’s most identifiable attractions, the Old Man of Storr, will undergo crucial habitat restoration work this autumn, thanks…

Daily Record

'Potential sighting' of missing Scots dad who disappeared almost two weeks ago

Harry Macdonald, 59, is now believed to have been sighted a few days before he was reported missing from Portree on the Isle of Skye at around 10am on Wednesday, September 21.

Daily Record

Perthshire MP to lead review of gun laws after tragedy

Perth and North Perthshire MSP Pete Wishart confirmed the move, motivated by the recent tragedy in August where a man was killed in a shooting on the Isle of Skye

Daily Record

All of the Scottish winners of this year's AA Hospitality awards

Scottish venues which won big included The Cellar in Anstruther in Fife, The Balmoral in Edinburgh and Edinbane Lodge on the Isle of Skye.

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Edinburgh property: Inside the Skye cottage cheaper than a city flat

A cosy one-bedroom former croft house is available to purchase on the Isle of Skye for less money than a standard Edinburgh flat, though it is in need of "modernisation"

The National (Scotland)

Community trust raises more than £20,000 for family of man killed in Skye

MORE than £20,000 has been raised for the family of a man who was killed in the shootings on the Isle of Skye earlier this week.

The Independent UK

Two in hospital after firearms incidents leave one dead

John MacKinnon, 47, died on Wednesday as events unfolded on the Isle of Skye and Wester Ross.

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