Take a road trip around Scotland’s ‘misty isle’ for volcanic rock formations, wild swimming at the Fairy Pools and warming drams of cask whisky.

BRITISH BREAK MINI GUIDE

Based in an elegantly refurbished farm-building hotel, Fiona Gibson discovers fine fare and a sea-dwelling surprise on the intriguing Black Isle in Scotland

Jim Perrin pens a paean to a famous place of threshold for climbers, equally beloved of coastal walkers: the cliffs of Gogarth and Holyhead

Tom Shepherd combines two iconic Irish coastal routes for a journey filled with breathtaking wildlife spots, dreamy scenic stops and a taste of adventure

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