Outdoor Activities
Muck
By Robin McKelvie Muck Tearoom “We’re a tight knit community that just gets on with it,” smiles Bruce Boyd, owner of the Isle of Muck…
Raasay
By Robin McKelvie Raasay walking stamp available in the app It was at one of Skye’s landmark castles that the extent of tourist overcrowding on…
Barra and Vatersay
By Robin McKelvie Barra beach runway by Mike Austin I’ve been lucky enough to arrive in Barra over the years by plane, on both ferries,…
14 ways to get active on the isles in 2024
By Robin McKelvie Looking for somewhere you can throw yourself into active sports and activities? Look no further than Scotland’s islands, a world-class playground for…
Sustainable island travel
By Robin McKelvie e-bikes at Eigg Adventures Leave your car on the drive. Take the train to Mallaig. Jump on the CalMac ferry and arrive…
Gigha, a community buy out success
Gigha ferry By Robin McKelvie Sometimes I approach Scottish islands with a degree of trepidation, concerned that the hurdles facing the local community may have…
Arran, the not so remote isle
By Robin McKelvie Off to Arran! Seeking a ‘remote’ or ‘untouched’ Scottish isle, the type so beloved of gushing TV presenters? Well, sorry, but you…