Uk drops national flagship plans

Calling all photographers! Frame the past and celebrate the present with the return of the National Historic Ships UK Photography Competition – and see your work set sail in a national exhibition

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A resurgence of interest in lug-rigged sailing vessels showcases the importance of Scotland’s former booming herring industry

It’s not all doom and gloom, says James Walshe

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

This week’s dream: a tall ship adventure in ...