My coast

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

Photographer Helen Iles revisits Ynys Enlli for a few days of seal watching and star shooting. She finds much had been left unchanged on this ‘Island in the Currents’ as she volunteers to protect its ways from the wild elements that encircle it

WHEN Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan swept through the corridors of Falkland Palace, dressed in the silks and pearls of Mary Queen of Scots, the sensation of actually being present at the court

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

The islands off the west coast of Ireland are steeped in history and mystery, best explored on foot to experience their natural beauty and isolation