Hamza and the hope spot

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

IN THE SCOTTISH ARCHIPELAGO, FARM FLAVOURS AND SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES ABOUND

Rugged coastlines, surging tides and deep, cold water put Scottish shellfish in a class of its own. Nick Hammond heads north to taste his way around some seafood hotspots

MAX MILES ON FOOT: 2 MIN TIME: 3 HOURS

There is something for everyone at our wonderful wetland sanctuaries