Sea trout in the salt

IS the success of a holiday all down to the weather? It certainly is when you are in the Hebrides, though we always go well prepared for the worst, and take lots of books too so that after wet walks w

A weekend away from it all in the wild landscapes of the Shetland Islands offers the perfect break from city life

Modern intrusions vie with the trill of oystercatchers close to Dave’s dream home

It’s a part of Iceland that’s off the tourist trail, but it’s brilliant for birding, writes Vanessa Wright

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

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