January

Jim Perrin remembers the giant of Mull, an elegant outlier leaning seaward

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.5km ■ Time: 6-7hours ■Grade: ...

On Scotland’s western edge, the Isle of Skye is a timeless haven of windswept cliffs, dramatic landscapes, legends and enduring spirit

There’s no better way to discover this wild corner of Wales, says Kerry Walker

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer