To the surprise of many, Britain remains one of the most beautiful and varied islands in the world. In terms of area it is small, but the more you explore it the bigger it becomes. Covering England in one trip is impossible – and that’s before you start on Scotland and...

Small world or Lonely Planet? Well, both if you happen to be in Scotland, where the definition of ‘wild’ very much depends on whether you’re in the Highlands or the centre of Glasgow.