During the recent spell of dry weather, social media has been illuminated with scenes from across Scotland looking at its finest.

The clear, blue skies brought the best out of the Highlands in particular, which was married perfectly with the white sandy beaches and turquoise water.

It could almost have been the Caribbean although the temperatures didn’t quite match those of Jamaica or Barbados.

After last year’s summer washout and an extremely long winter, it was very welcome and clearly thousands had headed north to take advantage.

It was as if, Scotland had removed its dark, winter woollens and headed straight for the beachwear and missing out Spring altogether.

Anyone who has travelled north in recent years, will have noticed the changes that have taken place as many places have sprung up to take advantage of the rise in tourist numbers.

One such place is Tyndrum, which has always been a popular stopping off point for folk heading up to Fort William and beyond or heading left to Oban and the islands.

It is in the perfect spot for a stop-off and always seems to be extremely busy.

In recent years, many food establishments and hotels have been built to help meet growing demand and on the face of it, Tyndrum seems to be very weel indeed.

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However, the owner of an award-winning hospitality spot in the village has expressed frustration at the lack of progress being made to solve Scotland’s housing crisis which is affecting her business.

Sarah Heward, who co-owns The Real Food Café with husband Alan McColm, highlighted concerns that poor rural infrastructure is holding back the tourism industry in the region.

The couple are........

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