Go car-free and take the train and bus from the city to some of the Scottish coast’s most beautiful beaches

Moments enjoyed, lessons learned, handy advice, weird stuff that happened: welcome to the little bits and pieces that don’t make big stories, but do make all the difference.

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Your cruising destinations, near and far

9am Coffee bothy Breakfast at Ryvoan Café, a deli-café inspired by the traditional Ryvoan bothy near Glenmore. The café has a range of dishes and homemade cakes, all served up with views of the Strath

Kerry Walker takes a road trip through Bannau Brycheiniog National Park