The magical Scottish island of Islay is a place of pilgrimage for whisky lovers, wild swimmers, golfers and walkers. Kathryn Armstrong went to explore

White waterfalls, friendly cafés, forest trails, a secret castle and the shifting light on Loch Tay are just some of the reasons to visit the Scottish village of Killin. It is also an easy drive from

Architect Stuart Cameron reveals how he and his family built Blackthorn Bothy by hand on the remote Argyll coast

Lochs, glens, forests, mountains and moors. Twists, turns and elevation. The very best of Scotland inside a few hours of thrilling, scenic riding…

3 6.3km/3.9 miles/3-4 hours Ascent 760m/2493ft

One of the most picturesque inland waterways in the world, the Caledonian Canal is a magnet for leisure boating, cycling and walking. It stretches diagonally across the Scottish Highlands, linking som