Shieldaig Island lies off the village of Shieldaig on Loch Torridon. The island, which is managed by the National Trust for Scotland, is completely covered in Scots Pine. It’s believed the trees were planted to provide poles to dry the...

The Applecross Peninsula is a place apart. It’s about as isolated as you could wish to be and yet boasts a thriving community and many excellent facilities in the village which is home to some 200 souls. Getting there is...

Attadale Gardens is a spectacular west coast garden with views of the sea and Skye. Here we have exotically planted ponds, waterfalls, rare trees and shrubs. Many of the plants seen in the garden can be bought in the...

This mammoth Scottish mountain (seen here from the south) is the largest of the Torridonian giants. Liathach, the grey one, stretches out over seven kilometres, rising dramatically from Glen Torridon. Her grey appearance, particularly on a mist-filled day, adds to...