Orcas 'deliberately disturbed by speedboat' off Moray coast
Orcas were "deliberately disturbed" by a speedboat off the Moray coast, police have said.The speedboat was described as having crossed the path of the pod off Findochty at about 18:55 on Friday 6 June.Police said the manoeuvre disturbed the course of the whales.Police Scotland, appealing for information, said: "It is great to see these animals around the Moray coast, however it is an offence to intentionally or recklessly harass or disturb a dolphin, whale, porpoise or basking shark."
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Tragic couple found dead in tent at Scots beauty spot
Adele Tait, 47, and her partner Craig are understood to have been camping together on the shores of Loch Awe, near Dalmally in Argyll, when tragedy struck. A Scots couple have been found dead in their tent while camping near a beauty spot. Adele Tait, 47, and her partner Craig are understood to have been camping together on the shores of Loch Awe, near Dalmally in Argyll, when tragedy struck. It is thought their loved ones raised the alarm and reported their concerns to police after they didn't hear from them. Sadly, their bodies were discovered by officers within a tent on the side of the loch at around 4.25pm on Saturday. As reported by The Sun, the deaths are not being treated as suspicious. Adele's heartbroken mother Anne has since posted a heartbreaking tribute on social media. Sharing a picture of the pair on Facebook, she wrote: 'I am devastated to be writing this — my eldest daughter Adele and her partner Craig have sadly passed away. 'The family are heartbroken at this time. You are my firstborn, the one who made me a mum. I'm in pieces, another part of my heart is in heaven.' One friend posted photos of her on country walks with Adele. She said: 'Thank you for always being an amazing friend, always honest and caring.' A neighbour in Longridge added: 'They were a good couple who liked camping. It's a tragedy.' Loch Awe is a world-famous fishing destination. Anglers come in search of the legendary Ferox Brown Trout, as well as pike and sea trout. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Located in the heart of Argyll and Bute in Scotland, is a majestic freshwater lake renowned for its rich history, vast expanse, and significant water catchment area. Spanning approximately 25 miles in length, Loch Awe stands as the longest freshwater loch in Scotland, winding through the picturesque landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. The trip would have been a beautiful change of scenery for the couple who are thought to have lived together in a cottage in the village of Longridge, West Lothian. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'A man and woman were found deceased within a tent on the side of Loch Awe at 4.25pm on Saturday. Their deaths are not being treated as suspicious.'
Daily Mail
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Heartbreak as beloved couple are found dead in tent on shores of Scottish loch
A beloved couple have been tragically found dead in their tent on the shores of a Scottish loch. Adele Tait, 47, and her partner Craig are believed to have pitched up last week near the picturesque Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute. But relatives grew concerned when they hadn't heard from the pair, who are believed to have lived together in Longridge, West Lothian, and called police to investigate the area. Officers then made the tragic discovery on Saturday, June 7, and have since said that they are not treating the deaths as suspicious. Ms Tait's grieving mother took to social media on Tuesday, saying she was 'in pieces' at losing her eldest daughter. She wrote: 'I am devastated to be writing this, my eldest daughter Adele and her partner Craig have sadly passed away. 'The family are heartbroken at this time. You are my first born, the one that made me a mum. 'I am in pieces. Another part of my heart is in heaven.' Adele and Craig are believed to have pitched up their tent last week near the picturesque Loch Awe (above) in Argyll and Bute A friend of Adele also posted: 'Thank you for always being an amazing friend, always honest and caring.' A neighbour of the couple added that they were a 'good couple who liked camping' and that their deaths were a'tragedy.' Police Scotland said: 'A man and woman were found deceased within a tent on the side of Loch Awe at 4.25pm on Saturday. 'Their deaths are not being treated as suspicious.'
Edinburgh Live
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Couple found dead in tent while camping near stunning beauty spot
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A couple have tragically been discovered dead in their tent whilst camping near a picturesque location in Scotland. Adele Tait, 47, and her partner Craig are believed to have been camping together. But when their family didn't hear from them, they became worried and reported their concerns to the police. The couple had failed to maintain contact after setting up camp last week on the shores of Loch Awe, near Dalmally, Argyll. Loch Awe is a globally renowned fishing destination, where fishermen flock in pursuit of the legendary Ferox Brown Trout, as well as pike and sea trout. Situated in the heart of Argyll and Bute in Scotland, it's a majestic freshwater lake famous for its rich history, vast size, and significant water catchment area. Stretching approximately 25 miles in length, Loch Awe holds the title as the longest freshwater loch in Scotland, meandering through the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands. The trip would have been a delightful change of scenery for the couple who are believed to have lived together in a cottage in the village of Longridge, West Lothian. However, their journey ended in tragedy before the afternoon of Saturday, June 7 when Police Scotland officers found the couple's bodies. A spokesman for Police Scotland confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances, reports the Mirror. Adele's heartbroken mother, Anne, shared a touching tribute on Facebook, accompanied by a photo of herself with her daughter, and wrote: "I am devastated to be writing this - my eldest daughter Adele and her partner Craig have sadly passed away. The family are heartbroken at this time. You are my firstborn, the one who made me a mum. I'm in pieces, another part of my heart is in heaven." One friend reminisced about countryside strolls with Adele, posting photos and expressing: "Thank you for always being an amazing friend, always honest and caring." A Longridge neighbour recalled the couple fondly, remarking: "They were a good couple who liked camping. It's a tragedy." Police Scotland has issued a statement regarding the deaths of Adele and Craig: "A man and woman were found deceased within a tent on the side of Loch Awe at 4.25pm on Saturday. Their deaths are not being treated as suspicious." This news comes shortly after the discovery of a body in a wooded area near Falkirk, believed to be that of Cole Cooper, a 19-year-old who went missing last month. The body was located close to Kilsyth Road in Banknock at approximately 4.15pm on Friday, June 6, not far from where Cole was last seen. Police Scotland has informed Cole's family of the find, although formal identification has yet to take place. The site where the body was discovered is only a 15-minute walk from Cole's last known location. Police Scotland continues its efforts to unravel the circumstances of the incident.
