On the night of 11 January 2005, a family of five attempted to escape a violent storm battering their home on the island of ...

A medal awarded to Tommy the pigeon, one of the brave birds which inspired the 2005 animation film Valiant, has gone on sale ...

Seaside town Budleigh Salterton in Devon has just been named as one of the UK’s best hidden gem escapes, thanks to its ...

A love of foraging was first planted during Louise’s childhood. Her mum Sylvia, was a ‘self-sufficient’ painter, who grew her ...

A Scottish tradition of giving people a family name or a nickname based on their appearance, or where they are from or who ...

In the narrow strait between Jura and Scarba, the sea does strange things. Standing waves barrel over phantom surf breaks.

An abandoned UK island famous for its dramatic natural beauty, rich history, and unique wildlife is becoming a popular choice ...

Some of the UK’s most popular and visited seaside towns and resorts are predicted to be so catastrophically impacted by ...

Writer Claire Allen speaks to five people who walked the coast of the UK about what they learned. Here, they share their highlights and top sights.

Luskentyre Beach on Harris in the Outer Hebrides is one of the biggest, best and most beautiful beaches I have ever seen, with its white ...

A mother and daughter are transformed by a sojourn in western Scotland. At four in the morning, far from civilization on an island in the Inner Hebrides, I woke to the drumming of rain on the canvas ...

Rich in lemongrass, black pepper, apricot and evening primrose oil, it’s sweetly scented and was one of the most effective ...