Walks, wildlife and wonderful beaches

TAKING a trip to the islands of North and South Uist and Benbecula is not a spur of the moment decision. Getting there requires planning, preparation and patience, but once you arrive you will find yo

Campervan and motorhome travel has evolved significantly in the seven years we’ve been exploring in Nelson. In that time, we’ve witnessed how rising visitor numbers can strain remote communities. Sadl

Over the stippled swell of the Firth of Clyde soars a gannet. A pair of long, black-tipped wings catches the late-August light as the bird tilts on the breeze. It’s on fish patrol – curving low then r

Greg Manning sails his Fairey Atalanta from Arisaig in the West Highlands to the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides

If you’re travelling from southern England, the Caledonian Sleeper runs direct overnight train journeys to and from London Euston and Glasgow Central, with seats from £50 and classic rooms from £190 (

Prima’s Claire Fox headed to Scotland for an adventure like no other…