Learning Beer (Properly) with WSET Level 2 Whether you’re someone who enjoys the occasional pint, or you’ve found yourself regularly reaching for different styles to see what’s out there, beer has a way of quietly expanding beyond what you expect. Beer as a drinks "genre" is a huge and diverse place with vastly differing styles and types. One minute it’s a cold lager at the pub, the next you’re debating the merits of a hazy IPA versus something a little more malt-forward. And

A cosy winter lunch at The Three Chimneys at Talisker, with snowy Cuillin views, generous plates, and perfectly pitched service. Highlights included tangy prawn toast, subtly spiced salmon with real depth, tender flat iron steak, rich confit duck, and a nostalgic marmalade steamed pudding. A must‑visit on Skye.

From refined dining to quick bites between Skye’s ever‑changing weather, the north of the island offers some of our favourite cafés. All personally tried and loved, these spots — from Birch in Portree to cosy yurts, community hubs and seaside shacks — make exploring from Beachcomber Cottage even sweete