Diving deep into the past

■ Distance: 13 miles/21km ■Time: 5-6hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

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

There are some places that feel larger than life. Landscapes so large, they change perspective and perception. The Assynt, in northwest Scotland, is one of those landscapes. So, too, other parts of We

Before she discovered the charms of the Lake District, Beatrix Potter summered for over 10 years in Perthshire. The family’s holidays were not traditional two-week sojourns; the Potters took a house f

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From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer