Wildlife has the right of way on the Isle of Arran, off the western coast of Scotland. Set off on a kayaking excursion to spot seals or plant one of the world’s rarest trees in a woodland revival.

As we climb up to Eas Mor waterfall on the south of the Isle of Arran, I pause to read the words carved into a fallen tree across our path: “Bow your head for you enter sacred and magical lands.” ...

British shipyard and engineering company Cammell Laird said it plans to unleash an “aggressive exports drive” in 2017 after one of its busiest years for commercial marine work, which saw it land the ...