Animal magic!

TAKING a trip to the islands of North and South Uist and Benbecula is not a spur of the moment decision. Getting there requires planning, preparation and patience, but once you arrive you will find yo

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

Staycation inspiration in Northumberland, Pembrokeshire, Suffolk and on Loch Lomond, plus a special seafood restaurant in London

If you’re travelling from southern England, the Caledonian Sleeper runs direct overnight train journeys to and from London Euston and Glasgow Central, with seats from £50 and classic rooms from £190 (

From bucket-and-spade resorts to wild nature, there’s something for everyone

Intimidated by seawatching? A pelagic trip gets you much closer to those seabirds, writes John Miles