White waterfalls, friendly cafés, forest trails, a secret castle and the shifting light on Loch Tay are just some of the reasons to visit the Scottish village of Killin. It is also an easy drive from

Spend a weekend in relaxed Portrush and you’ll have gems like the Causeway at your fingertips

We keep the ‘van stocked and ready, the bed made and cupboards full should a break in the weather and granddaughter childminding duties allow us to spend a few days away. I like to keep an eye on the

Architect Stuart Cameron reveals how he and his family built Blackthorn Bothy by hand on the remote Argyll coast

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

The magical Scottish island of Islay is a place of pilgrimage for whisky lovers, wild swimmers, golfers and walkers. Kathryn Armstrong went to explore