Cruising the kingdom of the isles

Celebrating 100 years of the BBC Shipping Forecast, Jane Russell takes us on a series of coastal cruises through the forecast sea areas, exploring some of the special places on offer in each of them

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

Nick Leather sails his Westerly Storm, Musketeer , from the Inner Hebrides to the South Coast – the final stages of a tremendous circumnavigation of the British Isles

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

There are numerous points of interest along the ...

From snorkelling in crystal-clear Hebridean waters to hand-printing sea-inspired designs, Bonnie Wood’s life and art on the Isle of Islay capture the quiet beauty of island living