Tap, tap, tap. Tap, tap. “Oh, there it goes – that wee one’s for the pot.” The mussel in my hand slowly and silently hinges shut, like a lid on a fancy electronic bin. “If it closes completely that’s

With the help of local lads, Joe Whyte discovers the bass fishing opportunities along the unexplored beaches of Ayrshire

MAX MILES ON FOOT: 2 MIN TIME: 3 HOURS

If you are looking to cruise the northern Scottish Isles, or further afield to places like Scandinavia, Orkney is a good option as a first port of call from the mainland. It takes just a day’s sail to

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

Nets to over 100lb are commonplace at the stunning Foulridge Reservoir