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Benefits of owning a static caravan in Scotland for a holiday Hhome

If you ever dreamed of owning a place where you can retreat during holidays in […]

Get your vaccine and get ready to ski – 2021 travel tips

With the corona pandemic still going on, it’s hard to write about travel but it’s […]

Ben-Nevising: Climbing the UK’s highest mountain virtually

Have you heard of Everesting? It is climbing the height of Everest by bike or […]

Join on-line talk: Cycling through the menopause

Find out more about peri-menopause and menopause from sporty women. I have been invited to […]

World Book Day 2021: Scotland inspired great reads and destinations

There’s something special about getting lost in a book to escape to different worlds, stories and destinations.  This World […]

Fund-raising campaign: Move Mountains for Malcolm

Six months ago I heard the devastating news that top climber Malcolm Bass had suffered […]

Callie’s wee climb for charity in memory of hill-walking grandpa

A 15-month-old girl is climbing steps every day in March in memory of her Munro […]

Shane Ohly sets solo, unsupported winter Bob Graham Round record

Shane Ohly has become only the second known person to complete a solo, unsupported winter […]

Review: Aftershokz OpenMove sports headphones

The Aftershokz OpenMove headphones utilise bluetooth (wireless) and bone-conduction (so they are not in-ear). This […]

Running new routes: Lennox Forest, Lennoxtown

Having moved to Lenzie in East Dunbartonshire (some 10 miles from where we used to […]

What are the best times to visit Kolkata?

A lot of people not just from within the country but also outside India arrive […]

Hostelling Scotland celebrates 90 years with membership giveaway for babies

Todays marks the 90th birthday of Hostelling Scotland – formerly Scottish Youth Hostels Association – […]