Colonsay welcomes visiting yachts with six new moorings

If you are looking to cruise the northern Scottish Isles, or further afield to places like Scandinavia, Orkney is a good option as a first port of call from the mainland. It takes just a day’s sail to

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

This week’s dream: the nostalgic charm of Bermuda ...

Every month, we trawl the nation’s coastline to bring you news of the people, places and exciting goings-on that are worth knowing about

Explore nine spectacular islands on scenic ferry trips, visiting historic monuments and idyllic beaches

With Caribbean-worthy beaches and adventures galore, the Scillies captivated Emma Henderson