Special report

A wine lover’s guide to

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

DO YOU DREAM OF SAILING AROUND THE WORLD? A CIRCUMNAVIGATION CAN MEAN DIFFERENT THINGS FOR DIFFERENT CRUISERS: JANNEKE KUYSTERS GUIDES YOU THROUGH YOUR ULTIMATE ROUTE PLANNING

WHY GO? Wonderful coves and beaches, pretty villages and sports such as surfing, cycling, hiking and golf are just some of the reasons to visit the largest of the Channel Islands. Only 14 miles from F

MIDWAY ON A SOLO CRUISING CIRCUMNAVIGATION, JAMES FREDERICK SHARES LEARNINGS FROM SAILING AROUND THE WORLD ON A 30FT YACHT

Years ago before GPS or Loran C made navigation a whole lot easier, I was headed up this coast on an overnight passage from the Strait of Messina to Camerota on the underbelly of Capo Palinuro. I was