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The highest railway in the UK, which reopened in February this year after a £25million refurbishment, offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding landscape

Samantha Bartlett Assistant Editor, Social News

09:08, 31 Oct 2025Updated 11:03, 31 Oct 2025

There’s nothing quite like gazing at the stunning panorama from a mountain summit, yet not everyone possesses the ability, stamina, time or inclination to climb one. If any of those circumstances describe you, then worry not as a recently launched Scottish mountain railway offers you jaw-dropping highland views, without requiring any mountaineering whatsoever.

Digital content creator Chris Paul Lawlor, who’s renowned for discovering Scotland, posted on his Facebook page to share a brief video all about the Cairngorms Mountain Railway, situated in Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands. His footage began with a first-person perspective clip from the railway, which reopened in February this year following a £25million renovation, to demonstrate to his audience what they would witness if they journeyed on it.

Additional picturesque shots of the magnificent location were then displayed, as overlay text stated: “Did you know that in Scotland there is a railway on a mountain just newly reopened taking you to a restaurant at the top with breathtaking views.”

Besides being Scotland’s sole mountain railway, it’s also the loftiest railway in the UK, ascending to a summit station at 1,097 metres (3,599 ft) above sea level.

In addition to travelling on the railway itself, Chris mentioned you could “make a day of it” by embarking on a trek to the pyramid in the Cairngorms National Park, which lies a 35-minute drive away. Officially known as Prince Albert’s Cairn, this pyramid is a monument erected by Queen Victoria in 1862 on the Balmoral Estate to honour her husband, Prince Albert.

It’s the grandest of 11 Royal cairns in the vicinity, perched atop a hill that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and national park.

To reach the cairn, visitors can embark on a hike through woodland trails, choosing between a shorter, direct walk or a longer circular route that takes in other cairns.

While there’s no fee to visit Prince Albert’s Cairn itself, parking charges apply. Expect to pay around £5 for a car and £10 for a motorhome or van for the day.

The car park is conveniently located near the A93 road at the start of the walk.

The expert also recommended a trip to the Green Loch, famed for its unusually green water. This unique hue is due to a combination of algae in the water and the reflection of the surrounding pine trees.

However, local folklore suggests that fairies washing their clothes in the loch are responsible for its colour.

Chris also suggested a visit to Loch Morlich before heading to the railway. This freshwater loch near Aviemore is renowned for its sandy beaches and awe-inspiring mountain scenery.

It’s a hotspot for watersports enthusiasts, offering activities like kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing, with a dedicated watersports centre on site. Visitors can also explore walking and mountain biking trails in the nearby Glenmore Forest Park.

Chris’s post about the railway and surrounding suggestions, captioned “An autumn day out idea in Scotland,” was a hit with fans, garnering 4,800 likes.

One follower gushed: “Oh my God this makes me want to come back even more. We visited Scotland 11 years ago for our honeymoon. Now my 8-year-old wants to go.”

Another fan lauded the “wonderful scenery”.

A third chimed in: “Glad the railway is open again, it makes the beautiful mountain summit more accessible to all people.”

While a fourth added: “Wow, what a place and view.”

A day pass for the Cairngorms Mountain Railway costs £17.00 for an adult and £9.50 for a junior (aged 6-17) if booked in advance online. On-the-day prices are £19.00 for an adult and £11.50 for a junior. Prices are also available for seniors and students.

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The packaging maker delivered a strong third-quarter report.

Shares of Crown Holdings (CCK +0.04%), the maker of aluminum cans and other packaging supplies, reported better-than-expected results in its third-quarter earnings report, sporting solid growth on the top and bottom lines. It also raised its guidance for the full year.

As of 11:48 a.m. ET, the stock was up 3.7% on the news.

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Crown Holdings raises the bar

In a fluid environment where tariffs have roiled global manufacturers like Crown Holdings, the company is still managing to deliver growth. In the third quarter, revenue rose 4.2% to $3.2 billion, topping estimates at $3.14 billion.

The company experienced strong growth in Europe, with volume growth up 12% in the European beverage segment, which drove a 27% increase in segment income. Other regions were mixed.

Overall, segment income, which adjusts operating income for one-time charges and intangibles amortization, was up 4% to $490 million, and adjusted earnings per share (EPS) increased 13% to $2.24, which beat the consensus at $1.99.

Today’s Change

(0.04%) $3.93

Current Price

$98.34

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Market Cap

$11B

Day’s Range

$97.47 – $102.85

52wk Range

$75.98 – $109.48

Volume

1.4M

Avg Vol

1.3M

Gross Margin

18.55%

Dividend Yield

0.01%

Crown lifts its guidance

Management said it was raising its full-year forecast based on its performance through the first three quarters of the year. The company now expects adjusted earnings per share of $7.70 to $7.80, up from a previous forecast of $7.10 to $7.50. For the fourth quarter, it sees adjusted EPS of $1.65 to $1.75, which compares to the consensus at $1.58.

Following the report, Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on the stock, calling it “undervalued.”

At a price-to-earnings ratio of less than 13, Crown looks well priced for a category leader that’s growing in a challenging environment.

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A strong rebound and better guidance have investors excited, but the risk-reward looks balanced from here.

Ulta Beauty (ULTA -1.26%) is back in favor. After a volatile stretch last year, Ulta shares are up roughly 25% year to date as investors warm to improving trends across the specialty beauty retailer. The company operates about 1,500 U.S. stores plus e-commerce and salon services, aiming to be a one-stop destination for mass and prestige cosmetics, skin care, hair care, and fragrance.

That rebound raises a reasonable question: Can the stock continue to climb from here? The latest numbers were encouraging, and management was confident enough to lift the company’s full-year outlook substantially. But when considered in light of the current valuation and a fierce rivalry with Sephora, expectations may now be about right rather than too low.

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Recent results point to healthy momentum

Ulta’s second quarter of 2025 showed solid progress in the areas investors care about, helping provide some support for the stock’s higher valuation.

Net sales rose 9.3% to about $2.8 billion, driven by a 6.7% increase in comparable sales (helped by both higher transactions and a higher average ticket). Gross margin expanded to 39.2% from 38.3%, aided by lower shrink and stronger merchandise margin, while earnings per share (EPS) increased 9% to $5.78 despite some selling, general, and administrative expenses (SG&A) deleverage, as incentives and store payroll increased. Management also continued returning cash to investors, repurchasing about $110 million of stock in the quarter and roughly $468 million year to date, with about $2.2 billion still authorized under its program. In the context of the stock’s market capitalization of $24.5 billion as of this writing, this is substantial.

Management was largely upbeat.

“Outstanding top line performance, fueled by growth across all major categories, drove market share growth and better-than-expected profitability,” Ulta CEO Kecia Steelman said in the company’s Q2 earnings release,

However, Steelman also offered some cautious words, saying, “Our outlook for the remainder of the year reflects both the strength of our year-to-date performance and our caution around how consumer demand may evolve in the second half of the year.”

Ultimately, however, Ulta did raise its full-year outlook. The company now expects fiscal 2025 net sales between $12 billion and $12.1 billion, comparable-sales growth of 2.5% to 3.5%, operating margin of 11.9% to 12%, and EPS of $23.85 to $24.30. Store opening plans also nudged higher.

Fairly valued

With the stock trading right around record highs, the debate shifts from “are trends stabilizing?” to “what’s already priced in?”

Trading at $547 at the time of this writing, Ulta trades around 23 times the midpoint of its full-year EPS guidance. That isn’t stretched for a high-quality retailer with a strong brand, improving comps, and prudent capital returns, but it also doesn’t leave a lot of slack if growth slows or margins stall.

Additionally, competition remains a key factor. Sephora, owned by LVMH, continues to post growth in revenue and profit and is adding market share globally — evidence that beauty demand is healthy but also that Ulta isn’t competing in a vacuum.

If Ulta’s comparable-sales growth holds in the low-to-mid-single digits, gross margin remains around 39%, and the company executes on modest store growth and omnichannel initiatives, today’s price could still deliver respectable returns. Furthermore, the company’s buyback authorization — about $2.2 billion remaining as of early August — also provides a steady tailwind. But there are risks: Higher incentives and store labor are lifting SG&A as a percentage of sales; inventory climbed to support brand launches and store additions; and management itself flagged uncertainty around consumer demand in the back half.

Overall, Ulta looks fairly valued after its run-up this year. Yes, the business is executing well, trends have improved, and guidance moved higher. From here, however, upside likely depends on either continued comp outperformance or further margin expansion, neither of which is guaranteed in a competitive, promotion-sensitive category. Investors already holding the stock can stay patient, given the company’s solid fundamentals and ongoing repurchases. Potential buyers, however, might want to wait for a better entry point — either on a pullback or a period when the stock treads water and earnings catch up.

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At least 77% of UK travellers said at least sometimes revisit the same place they’ve been before. And seven in 10 of those who have ever gone back to a familiar location have also chosen to book the exact same accommodation at some point

09:00, 08 Jul 2025Updated 16:01, 08 Jul 2025

A recent survey of 1,200 UK holidaymakers revealed that a whopping 77% tend to return to familiar destinations at least occasionally. Moreover, seven out of 10 (71%) of those who have revisited a place have even booked the same accommodation again.

The main reasons for this trend include the desire to experience a beautiful location once more (37%), relive joyful memories (31%), and enjoy the comfort of a second home (20%).

Nostalgia plays a big role in travel plans, with many intending to revisit specific beaches (48%), eateries (37%), or picturesque viewpoints (32%) this year.

The most favoured spots for a repeat visit are coastal areas (46%), rural retreats (37%), and camping sites (14%). Despite these preferences, over one-third (36%) believe that discovering new experiences is the highlight of a staycation.

Darren Whittington from The Camping and Caravanning Club, which conducted the study and developed a tool to help find your ideal staycation style along with a list of thrilling activities for your next holiday, commented: “We can be creatures of habit when it comes to our holidays, but there’s so much to see in the UK.

“Trying a new activity or taking up a hobby can elevate a holiday to one you’ll never forget. With UK holidays now making up 59% of all the trips we take, there’s a lot of opportunity to discover new places and things to do, creating memories that will last a lifetime along the way.

“And with the rising popularity of staycations, more and more people are realising how much the UK has to offer, whether you prioritise excitement or relaxation.”

More than eight in 10 (86%) agreed they enjoy trying new things when they go away. And according to them, the best things about broadening their horizons include the opportunity to discover something new (62%), grow as a person (29%), and learn new skills (23%).

The research by OnePoll found new experiences also provide 47% time to bond with their family and 15% relish the chance to pick up a new hobby.

Respondents were excited to embark on adventures such as going on a cross-country road trip (24%), discovering a hidden gem (41%), and visiting sets from their favourite films or TV shows (23%). With activities they’re keen to try ranging from wild swimming (14%) and paddleboarding (13%) to mountain climbing and biking (12%).

Specific regions holidaymakers are most interested to explore are the Scottish Highlands (36%), Cornwall (36%), and the Lake District (35%). Where they aspire to uncover a variety of fresh attractions, including coastlines for leisurely walks (44%), heritage locations to expand their understanding (41%), and nature reserves to forge a deeper bond with the environment (26%).

Among those still hesitant about embracing novelty during their upcoming getaway, potential encouragements featured local pursuits they wished to experience (34%) and the opportunity to develop a new outlook on life (27%).

Darren continued: “There’s such a range of things out there to try – and it’s fantastic to see so many are already open to adventure. But for the one in 10 people who don’t enjoy trying new things while on holiday, we believe that the campsite is the perfect base to launch yourself into the incredible outdoors, try something new, and make this your summer of why not.

“Whether you’re drawn to the seaside, the mountains, the woods, or anything in between – there’s something out there for you to discover. It’s about time we break out of our routines and experience the full array of beautiful places and opportunities the UK has to offer.”

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Climbing Mount Everest is a dream for many adventurers around the world – but the iconic mountain peak in Nepal is not just dangerous to climb, it’s also incredibly expensive

10:51, 10 Jun 2025Updated 10:52, 10 Jun 2025

Mount Everest, the towering peak of the Himalayas, soars to a staggering 8,849 metres (29,032ft) above sea level. Each year, approximately 800 intrepid adventurers attempt to conquer its summit, facing numerous hazards from reliance on bottled oxygen to the threat of hypothermia and frostbite.

Climbers typically spend months acclimatising to the harsh conditions as they gradually ascend the mountain. The climb itself is gruelling due to the severe weather, high altitude, and sheer exhaustion that prevents many from reaching the pinnacle.

Since 1953, around 7,000 climbers have successfully reached the summit.

Embarking on this ascent isn’t just perilous, it’s also incredibly expensive. For those who’ve contemplated scaling Mount Everest, a TikTok user named @geogeek2_8 shed light on the true cost of climbing Everest, leaving viewers gobsmacked.

According to the content creator, you’ll need a permit from Nepal which will set you back $11,000 (£8,000). Additionally, you’ll need to employ guides and sherpas to help you navigate the brutal conditions, costing anywhere between $5,000 and $8,000 (between £3,700 and £5,900).

The necessary gear for the trek, ranging from boots to oxygen tanks and high-altitude equipment, can cost anything from $6,000 to $10,000 (£4,400 to £7,400).

And that’s before you’ve even set foot in Nepal. Flights to Lukla Airport, inclusive of grub and porters, can set you back anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000 (£2,900 to £5,900).

All in all, you’re looking at a total cost ranging from $26,000 to $37,000 (£19,300 to £27,462).

However, some reckon the Everest trek costs a fair bit more. According to Alan Arnette, who conquered Everest in 2011 and has reached “just below the Belcony” three other times, for most it will cost between $40,000 to $60,000 to scale Everest, but some people will fork out as much as $200,000.

Alan detailed how various operators compete on either price or luxuries and technologies, and guides have upped their rates. He also factored in budget for things like insurance, hotel, airport transport and jabs.

When quizzed if the price estimate was a tad low, GeoGeek responded: “There are still many less important costs that have not been included.”

From September, those aiming to ascend the world’s tallest peak during peak season (April to May) will have to cough up a hefty $15,000 (£11,100). For those wishing to climb from September to November, the fee is $7,500 (£5,500), and from December to February, it’s $3,750 (£2,700).

Many viewers were left astounded by the steep cost of ascending the famed peak, as seen in the comments on the video. “11k for a permit? Why?” someone questioned.

GeoGeek answered: “Mount Everest is inside Nepal’s territory, and the government regulates all climbs for safety, environmental protection, and revenue.”

Another chimed in: “With that much money I’d pay my bills and pay off loans! and sleep in my bed without being cold or no oxygen.

“People pay all that money to risk death?” questioned yet another baffled commenter. One more admitted their surprise: “Why did I think it was free?” Another wrote optimistically about alternative travel plans: “For that price I could see all of Europe, Asia and do a lower 48 state road trip”.

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