To make matters worse, ordinary Libyans harbour impossibly high hopes for the post-sanctions era.

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Even without golf, the beaches, cliffs, harbour, medieval castle, ruined cathedral and old university buildings would make St Andrews an attractive tourist destination.

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Raised on state-supplied health care, many will harbour the suspicion that web doctors are foisting drugs and treatment on them to make a fast euro.

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At The Harbour Chip Shop, Portree, there's daily landed pollack (lythe) or rock salmon that make interesting alternatives to the standard haddock or cod, accompanied by fresh, hand-cut chips.

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