August

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Embrace high summer’s botanical bounty by getting hands-on with a floral workshop. Browse the events by Flowers from the Farm members (flowersfromthefarm.co.uk) for course options, such as a dahlia ma

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Make the most of the remaining sunshine season with some outdoor fun

Carpeting moorlands in a haze of purple, heather is in full bloom in the last few weeks of summer. This vibrant sight brings with it the buzz of bees, who particularly adore violet-hued blooms, transf

PODS OF ORCAS ARE DRAWN TO the coasts of northernmost Scotland in the summer months, lured by plentiful prey – especially seal pups. When on the hunt, they can come thrillingly close to rocky headland