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

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

This week’s dream: a journey into the deep ...

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

KERRY / SEOUL / LETTER FROM AMERICA

From snorkelling in crystal-clear Hebridean waters to hand-printing sea-inspired designs, Bonnie Wood’s life and art on the Isle of Islay capture the quiet beauty of island living