The island of Gorée lies off the coast of Senegal, opposite Dakar. From the 15th to the 19th century, it was the largest slave-trading centre on the African coast. Ruled in succession by the ...

The best time to visit Scotland depends on your main interests. The two main cities have great shopping and some notable ...

"Highlights include Brodick Castle, the rewarding Goat Fell climb (the island’s highest peak), and spotting seals along its ...

New to the adventure game genre or returning after a hiatus and wondering what fantastic new PC adventure games await you? You're in the right place! Adventure games have a special place in gamers' ...

From magnificent coastal castles to snug lochside bothies, the accommodation Scotland offers its visitors is some of the most ...

Hiking the route the next day, it’s more than three hours before I see anyone else. When I do, it’s an elderly couple picking grapes from the canopy of vines that shades the uneven cobbles on ...

The UK's best islands have been named - and the winner is a tiny spot off the coast of northwest Wales. It's a peaceful ...

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More than 40 islands have been compared, and this island beat out more popular holiday spots like Jersey, Skye, and the Isle ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. A teenager dies after falling unwell on residential road in the Isle of Dogs. The incident happened in Cassilis Road near Lanterns Way just ...