Brief encounter

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

We’re Richard and Jackie, proud owners of “Nelson,” our VW T6 campervan, which has carried us over 100,000 miles of adventures in the past six years. After taking early retirement in 2022, we embraced

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

Caught a memorable fish? Send your pictures to: troutandsalmon@twsgroup.com

From gnarly ridge traverses to relaxing strolls along silvery beaches, these island hikes lend themselves to the long days of Summer

Photographer Helen Iles revisits Ynys Enlli for a few days of seal watching and star shooting. She finds much had been left unchanged on this ‘Island in the Currents’ as she volunteers to protect its ways from the wild elements that encircle it