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| Hello. The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's appeal against the finding in a civil case that found he defamed and sexually abused writer E Jean Carroll. Find out why Skye residents have an issue with campervans and learn about a farmer's side gig. | |
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| 'I see tourists pee in front of my house' |  | Freedom and amazing sights are often cited as the top benefits of campervan travel. Credit: Getty Images | It's common to see campervans and motorhomes touring the Scottish Highlands every year - with many of them exploring the Isle of Skye. But the lack of facilities such as public toilets and waste disposal points are a big issue in parts of the island, with locals urging tourists to be more discreet when nature calls. |
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| | Steven McKenzie, Highlands and Islands reporter and Gilleasbuig Macdonald, BBC Naidheachdan |
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| | Julia Dawber's home overlooks an expanse of scenic coastline, and she says as many as nine campervans can park up near the shore at any one time. "When I'm having dinner people are coming out and going for a pee - I can see it," she told BBC Alba's Eorpa programme. Julia added: "Some of the people are just choosing to be brazen and they're just doing it right by the road."
Photographer Danielle Stewart travels all over the Highlands in her campervan in her free time and for work. Skye is one her regular destinations. "It's freedom - you can wake up in beautiful places. That's the best thing for sure," she said on the benefits of owning a campervan. She said: "It's a very different van life in Europe though, because they have facilities." |
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