​ The Faroe Islands, a self-governing archipelago that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark that comprises 18 rocky, volcanic islands between Iceland and Norway, is to 'close for maintenance' in April 2020. One hundred 'voluntourists' will give their time for free to help maintain and preserve the Faroese landscapes and natural environment, in return ...

The Parc national de forêts, which is the 11th French National Park, opened on 1 November 2020. Covering 241,781 hectares between, it becomes the largest in France and takes in 130 villages. Within the park there are forests of beech and oak that date back over 200 years and are some of the oldest woodlands in France The forest is home to stags and...

The Italian Job is a truly unique fundraising rally staged annually by passionate Mini enthusiasts that was originally inspired by the 1969 film of the same name. And so in late October and early November, and since 1990, the Jobbers as they are called will make their way from the UK, and through France and Germany, to start the run officially in I...

Ullapool is a picturesque village on the shores of Loch Broom and best known as the ferry terminal for Stornoway in Lewis and the Outer Hebrides. It has a population of around 1,500 but is the largest settlement for miles. The North Atlantic Drift passes the town moderating the temperature and it was founded in 1788 as a herring port. Thomas Telfor...

Ask people around the world to name a part of Scotland and Loch Ness may well be the reply. For example, it is the most popular trip run by award-winning tour company Rabbie's. And Scottish people on their travels abroad are often asked if the monster actually exists. The best answer is that Nessie – that's the name of the Loch Ness Monster alleged...

Resilient and creative people, hardened by a tough climate and stormy seas, have dominated Orkney's history since Neolithic times. Skara Brae, for example, pre-dates Stonehenge and the Pyramids, and the rugged, practically treeless terrain is home to over 22,000 people. However, the population is swelled considerably by tourists in the height of th...