Scotland's cleanest - and dirtiest - beaches revealed | Union summit between Sturgeon and Johnson

Jun 3, 2021

Sam Shedden

Engagement Editor

Good morning,

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Today the First Minister will meet Boris Johnson for a key Union summit between all UK nations.

Taking place in the early afternoon, it will see Mr Johnson call for close joint working and the spirit of co-operation continuing in the months and years ahead to help bring about a sustainable recovery. How well do you think the UK government and the devolved administrations have handled the pandemic? Have your say in the comments section.

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	Union summit between Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson to go ahead today

	Michael Gove has claimed the pandemic has shown the “joint success” of the United Kingdom ahead of today’s union summit between Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson.

Scotland's cleanest - and dirtiest - beaches revealed

Scotland’s cleanest beach for bathing has been identified – as well as the waters that you might think twice about diving into.

Topping the list for cleanliness is a Highland beach, long fabled for its turquoise seas and tranquil surrounds. The dirtiest beach in Scotland, according to the research, was named as Kinghorn Harbour in Fife, which scored just 0.1 out of 100. Perhaps one to avoid if you're visiting the Kingdom this summer.

Scotland 2-2 Netherlands - How the players rated

Did you watch last night's friendly? It was encouraging viewing from a Scottish perspective ahead of our first match in the Euros.

Scotland drew with Netherlands but the result will have been a significant morale boost for Steve Clarke's men. Here's how football reporter David Oliver rated every man's performance out of 10.

If you want more Scottish football news straight to your inbox, sign up for our football newsletter here.

The perfect coastal retreat? Coastal cabin tucked next to pristine white sands of one of Scotland's finest beaches

If you are looking for a memorable seaside escape in Scotland this could be it.

In our lifestyle section we explore an incredible cabin offers a stay on a perfect stretch of white sand on the beautiful Isle of Lewis. It's one of just two cabins built on the sandy shores of Uig Bay offering breathtaking views over the beach.

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Sam Shedden

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Scotland's cleanest - and dirtiest - beaches revealed

Scotland’s cleanest beach for bathing has been identified – as well as the waters that you might think twice about diving into.

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