Beware, aspiring buyers of small islands. They resist private ownership
There’s something deeply nonconformist about small islanders. But Scotland’s new laws give communities such as that of Ulva the chance to buy land themselves
Environment
Dyson: industry experts cast doubt on electric car project
Insiders say building an EV from scratch by 2020 is a huge ask in industry saddled with vast engineering, manufacturing and regulatory hurdles
Stella McCartney lays waste to disposable fashion in Paris
The designer continues to break down barriers by showing how ethical clothing can hold its own on high-end catwalks
Forget fur – is it time to stop wearing wool?
Animal rights charity Peta is best known for its naked anti-fur stunts, but these days it is more worried about wool. Co-founder Ingrid Newkirk explains why shearing is sheer cruelty
Electric rides: the best new e-bikes
From folding city slickers to rugged off-roaders, electric bikes are powering a massive new interest in cycling. Here is a selection of six of the best
Second nature: five designers inspired by plants
Harking back to the Victorian era, these designers are breathing new life into botanical illustration. By Emma Love