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The longest night/shortest day is celebrated at the famous prehistoric site, but there are many other atmospheric locations to welcome the returning of the light on 21 December

Skiing isn’t just for the Courchevel crowd. Emma Spedding has your guide to the chic yet affordable resorts to book — and the hacks to get the best deals of the season

On Sunday, birders in Delhi-NCR were in for an exciting treat as they spotted several rare vagrant bird species at Sultanpur National Park. Among the most notable sightings were the Baikal teal (Sibirionetta formosa) and the falcated duck (Mareca falcata), both of which have been elusive in the region for…

Winter on the Scottish isle is a thrill for our writer, a reminder that the ‘bad’ elements can be as exhilarating and restorative as sunshine

Dozens of flights cancelled or diverted after closure of Scotland’s busiest airport

From stunning scenery to great food and après-ski fun, here’s how to make the most of your time alone

Founder and interior designer Madame Laëtitia Morlat has breathed new life into five elegantly renovated châteaus in the Dordogne. Ped Millichamp beds down

From experimental Mexican to wholesome Mediterranean, the resort city has everything you could want from a sunny culinary adventure, says food writer Joanna Taylor

There’s still time to escape to the Eternal City for a classy Christmassy weekend. Melanie McDonagh on where to stay and what to see