We’ve got five Scottish islands for you – out of our rich bounty of 800-odd – that give Skye a run for its money and make for a brilliant escape this summer.
This is Scotland’s busiest ferry port but it’s also gloriously so much more.
Robin McKelvie discovers a rare sense of community spirit and resilience among the many life-affirming delights to be found in Selkirk
As the birthplace of Andrew Carnegie and the final resting place of Robert the Bruce, among other notables, Dunfermline is steeped in lore
Thanks to its top eateries, historic attractions and vibrant atmosphere, you don’t need summer shorts or even golf clubs to enjoy St Andrews
There is talk of improved visitor facilities and even of bridge walks. Think walking the Sydney Harbour Bridge, just even more dramatic. The Ferry is, after all, a deeply dramatic place, bridges or no bridges, not just somewhere indistinct to be flashed by. You’re all welcome – just don’t ask us which side of the bridge we’re on.
Robin McKelvie returns to Bute, his childhood haven where natural drama, rich history and a recent renaissance make it utterly unmissable.
We’re blessed with world-class west coast waters that burst with wildlife, dish up a rich bounty of fresh seafood and thrill with remarkable scenery.
Kelso may have first taken root around its landmark abbey, but today this is not a town mired in dull privation and austere abstinence. Lesley Rosher, owner of quirky craft shop The Crafty Creative, beams: “We had a ball recently and over 500 people came and had the time of their lives. It didn’t feel like there is a cost-of-living crisis.”
The ‘Loch of Heaven’ lives up to its billing.
