A tower of thorns

Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

IN THE SCOTTISH ARCHIPELAGO, FARM FLAVOURS AND SEAFOOD SPECIALITIES ABOUND

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

Rugged coastlines, surging tides and deep, cold water put Scottish shellfish in a class of its own. Nick Hammond heads north to taste his way around some seafood hotspots

Yorkshire coast shellfish with the ‘caviar of salt’, a cheeky margarita and a beachside grill create a feast – with all food miles travelled by boat

At 42 Acres in Somerset, guests can create their own mini apothecary using plants gathered from rewilded land. Rhiannon Batten immerses herself in the healing hideaway