Shifting sands

From the buzz of the city to the desert dust – the gateway to the Sahara is next level

‘We’re met by the full cacophony of life’

‘I’m thrilled to discover ancient fossils in the sand’

Alastair MacDonald Jackson spent two years visiting as many of Scotland’s west coast islands as possible. Here he showcases some of the greatest wonders of the west – and offers practical advice on how to see them

Could the greatest of all adventures be the one that takes us into another kingdom?

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