Town and tourist resort in the Cairngorms, Highlands, Scotland
Infortar Estonian Challenge winner Martin Franssen has claimed a 19-under total to win the DP World Tour’s HotelPlanner Tour event in Tallinn, edging England’s Andrew Wilson by three shots. Franssen, an Inverness-born, St Andrews-based player, secures his first Scottish title on the circuit, after a season of steady progress and a breakthrough victory the previous year.
A wildfire in Cairngorms National Park near Aviemore has burned thousands of acres of moor and woodland since July 15. More than 500 firefighters have tackled the blaze. A £3 million fund administered by Highland Council is established to support businesses hit by disruption, with ongoing cordons and reopening plans.
Niemann has won at Trump National Bedminster, finishing 16-under after 72 holes to claim the LIV Golf season title. Rahm secures the season-long points title with one event remaining, while Harold Varner III finishes runner-up as Bryson DeChambeau and Westwood also contend in a sweltering finish.
Strathmore Hotels is placed under joint administration as eight hotels, including Perth’s Salutation Hotel, trade while options for the business are reviewed. The move follows sustained creditor pressure and a winding up petition in July; 410 staff are being retained as the portfolio continues operating.
The Japanese macaque Luka has fled his Highland Wildlife Park home near Kingussie overnight, triggering a search with thermal-imaging drones. Public are urged not to approach; sightings should be reported to the listed number. A 2024 escape by a monkey from the same park is recalled in background.
Scotland faces a growing wildfire threat as authorities escalate prevention efforts. Following Cairngorms blazes, firefighters and land managers are expanding fire breaks, boosting water sources, and accelerating peatland restoration to curb future fires.
A series of wildfires across the Cairngorms has prompted renewed questions about preparedness, insurer risk, and climate resilience as autumn floods loom. Fire crews faced weeks of operation with evacuations and dry conditions highlighting longer-term risks and response gaps.
A wave of UK and European travel pieces are steering readers toward autumn getaways, with Cornwall topping a reader travel awards and St Ives standing out as a surf-and-art hub. Pieces highlight off-season value, non-flight stays, and regional diversity.
Gina Saarberg has won the Golden Spurtle at the World Porridge Making Championship in Carrbridge, using the same Dutch-championship-winning recipe of organic pinhead oats, water and salt. Rob Reid takes the speciality prize with a cannoli-porridge creation. Thirty competitors from 14 countries competed in the event.