An illuminating experience

Fungi and insects make for an exciting season, says James Lowen

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

In the Scottish village of Kenmore, the mellow glow of Loch Tay draws visitors into a world of castles and crannogs, amid autumn’s beauty in a towering forest

The best of the season to inspire and admire

I was up in Aviemore recently for a spot of Winter Munro bagging and general Highland tomfoolery. As always I ended up buying a couple of books while I was there and am currently working my way to the

At 42 Acres in Somerset, guests can create their own mini apothecary using plants gathered from rewilded land. Rhiannon Batten immerses herself in the healing hideaway