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From a beachside bothy to a Highland bunkhouse and loch-side inn, here are some of Scotland’s bonniest boltholes. Bothy on Loch Torridon, Wester Ross With its cheery, cherry-red tin roof, you can’t miss the sturdy stone bothy on the Ben Damph estate. The...

Join the Famous Five in Dorset, relive Springwatch in the Peak District … our selection of Easter treats will keep all the family entertained. Birding in the fens near Ely Spring has arrived at Wicken Fen, one of Europe’s most important wetlands, and with it the first...

It’s an ideal time of year for snuggling up on a countryside break. We pick accommodation from shepherds’ huts in Somerset to a chateau in Wales. Stylish lakeside huts in Somerset Six vintage-style “luxury huts” spaced out around a lake make up The Shepherds Hut...

Whether you’re looking to witness birds of prey gliding over snow-covered hills or deer wandering through misty woodlands, we’ve got it all covered. Winter in the UK may be crisp and cold, but it also brings some great opportunities to catch a glimpse of wildlife in...

Want to score big for the 2026 World Cup? Then start planning now. Price-comparison site Skyscanner saw a 340 per cent increase in searches for flights from the UK to host nations the US, Canada and Mexico after the draw. Don’t panic, though, as there’s still time to...

We quizzed our global network of local experts to rank the coolest pockets of the world’s best cities. Did your neighbourhood make the cut? For the past eight years, we’ve made it our mission to scope out the coolest pockets of the world’s greatest cities in order to...

The leaves are turning, temperatures are dipping and suddenly it feels like it’s time for an extra layer. There may not be a better season to hike though. From dramatic coastal paths and woodland trails to historic grounds and high peaks, Britain is awash with great...

From the deserted Danish Riviera to the unspoilt beaches of Poland, our readers share their favourite, more chilled European coastlines. White sand, dark past on the German Baltic Spend some time on Rügen, Germany’s largest island, on its Baltic coast. White sandy...

Fun and educational outdoor activities in the wild that will coax kids off their screens this summer. Whale watching in the Hebrides There’s no escaping sea and sky on Tiree, as the Inner Hebridean island is only 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Shallow seas provide...

With many tourists boycotting the US, we’ve come up with European destinations that give you the same bang for your buck - from the Italian Everglades to Montenegro’s Grand Canyon. Swap surfing in California for Santa Cruz in Portugal Sprawled on a towel, observing...

Photography, writing, painting and music learning holidays have all ignited our readers’ creative spark, at retreats from Snowdonia to Sicily. Photography skills in beautiful locations I have been on two photography holidays with Creative Escapes. I visited Sicily and...

We travelled 3,000 miles by bus and train to what is currently the eastern limit of independent overland travel. I think this is as far as we can go,” I say, glancing down at the military post, barely 100 metres from the Zakagori Fortress, the forced endpoint of our...