Highlands holidays
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A foodie’s tour of Aberdeenshire: it’s fit for a princeLocal holidaymaker Prince Charles has opened a restaurant near Balmoral, eastern Scotland, one of many showcasing the area’s superb fresh ingredients
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A walk among clouds on Liathach's fabled ridgeCountry diary: Glen Torridon, Liathach, Highlands The path that worms up alongside the waterfalls is invisible until we’re on it
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Top 10 hotels in the Highlands, ScotlandActivities, both adventurous and relaxing, abound in the Highlands and with these hotel suggestions from a new book, Scotland the Best, great food, hospitality and a good rest are also easy to find
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Grebe joins dippers in the HighlandsCountry Diary: Loch Ruthven, Highlands There was a splash as the Slavonian grebe landed close to the hide. What colours - the bird was so close I was in awe
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Catching the night train to the Scottish HighlandsBored by the four walls of his local in south London, Julian Coman caught the overnight train to Knoydart to enjoy spectacular scenery and a pint in one of Britain’s most remote pubs
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I would drive 500 miles: Scotland’s new North Coast 500 routeThe new North Coast 500 road trip is Scotland’s answer to America’s Route 66. Kapka Kassabova gets her kicks from wild beaches, high passes and spooky ruins
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Sea-kayaking along Scotland’s wild west coast: an adventure in the HighlandsCrystal clear sea, stunning natural surroundings and abundant wildlife make exploring this part of Scotland by kayak an inspirational experience, and with many sights far easier to access by water the paddling is well worth the effort
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Great country walks: Stac Pollaidh, ScotlandA stiff climb then a short scramble to the ridge lead you to stark beauty amid an other-worldly emptiness
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The UK mountain photo of the year awards – in picturesThe winner of Trail magazine’s UK mountain photo of the year … was taken on a £10 camera. We take a look at the spectacular winning shot, as well as the runners-up in the competition
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Scotland's incredible landscapes – in picturesThese landscapes by photographer Dougie Cunningham show Scotland’s spectacular scenery, from its lochs to its peaks, and its beaches to its castles
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Top 10 Scottish castle staysYou may have to camp or self-cater, but all of these Scottish castles offer a chance to stay in splendid surrounds at (relatively) affordable prices, says Lucy Gillmore
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Nostalgia trip: an emotional return to the Isle of Jura, ScotlandThough he hadn’t travelled to Jura for a quarter of a century, the wild Scottish island always held a special place in Neil Ansell’s heart. Here he describes his ‘homecoming’
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Need splendid isolation? Scottish wilderness walking might get you thereCan we really escape all signs of civilisation to find mental wellbeing? Martha Alexander explores whether the uncultivated Cairngorms may bring inner calm
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Was this the last wild wolf of Britain?Adam Weymouth picks up the trail of the wolf folklore suggests was the last to roam wildly in Great Britain before being shot in the Scottish Highlands in 1680
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A 'Good Life' weekend in Aviemore, Scotland
On a rest and relaxation weekend in the Cairngorms, discover your inner Tom and Barbara with ukelele, baking and yoga classes – and plenty of laughs and good food, too, says Alexandra Topping
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Ian Jack: Mallaig's days as a bustling herring port are long gone, but the town is still full of people today. Few would have guessed that its commercial salvation would be owed to a modern fairytaleHow Harry Potter saved one small Highland town's economy
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Cool holiday cottages on the Isle of Skye, Scotland - in pictures
As well as the traditional cosy cottages you'd expect to find on the beautiful island of Skye, there are also a surprising number of cool contemporary properties with impressive eco credentials
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Skiing in Scotland: a guide to the five ski resorts
As snow conditions have improved in Scotland in recent years, so have the facilities in its ski centres. We round up what they offer, from the best pistes to where to stay and the best stop for a nice post-piste cake
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The great Christmas walk - in pictures
You don't need to dress up as Santa and swim in the sea or climb a rock face. The best way to celebrate the festive season is to sally forth into the great outdoors, go for a hearty walk and take in a pub en route
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Cool holiday cottages in the Cairngorms, Scotland – in pictures
From a 16th-century castle to a small artist's hut and even a signal box that isn't quite what it seems, the Cairngorms has some very interesting accommodation to cosy up in
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Highland hideaways: 10 of the best Scottish escapes
From a snug log cabin to a converted castle, here are 10 new places to stay for a wintry break in Scotland's Highlands
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Extinction by stealth: how long can the Scottish wildcat survive?The Scottish government has launched a £2m drive to save a unique species – but the plan is mere camouflage, say experts who fear the pure-bred animal's days are numbered
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The annual Cowal highland games in Scotland – in pictures
The annual Cowal Highland Gathering, expected to be attended by around 23,000 people, began in Dunoon, Argyll, Scotland, on Thursday
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The best summer holidays everEmma Beddington: Emma Beddington hated outdoor holidays as a teenager. Now, with young children of her own, she remembers how much she once loved them
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Travel tips: swimming in Scotland and adventure holidays for kids
Cool off in a loch, or let your family run wild, says Joanne O'Connor
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Coastal campsites in the UK: readers' travel tips
From the turquoise waters of the Isles of Scilly to the rugged mountains of Skye, there is always a good campsite near to Britain's best travel destinations, according to Guardian readers
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Canoeing in Scotland
Tracy McVeigh is spellbound by the timeless beauty of the West Highland coast as she and her family explore the wilderness by kayak, canoe, on foot and by train
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Britain's last wilderness: Scotland's Knoydart peninsula - video
The spirit of the Knoydart peninsula, on Scotland's north-west coast, is reflected in its two restaurants which pride themselves on fresh seafood caught in the surrounding waters
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Why the lynx effect would send Scotland wildKevin McKenna: Rather than spending millions on pandas, we need to save the wild animals that are integral to the Highlands' character
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Top 10 days out in Lochalsh
Ride one of the world's most spectacular train routes, learn to kayak between beautiful islands, explore a castle that's straight out of a film set … here's our pick of days out in Lochalsh
An 'Arctic' safari in the Scottish Highlands