Isle of skye

On Scotland’s western edge, the Isle of Skye is a timeless haven of windswept cliffs, dramatic landscapes, legends and enduring spirit

Jim Perrin remembers the giant of Mull, an elegant outlier leaning seaward

■ Distance: 5½ miles/8.5km ■ Time: 6-7hours ■Grade: ...

1 Scotland in miniature From forested uplands and sheltered sea lochs to the rugged Black Cuillin mountains, Skye is both geographically and ecologically diverse, which means its produce is too. It al

Runners-up rarely get the attention they deserve, but two days on Britain’s second-highest peak BEN MACDUI will show you why this is the king of the Scottish hills.

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