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New VisitScotland Active and Walk guides

Keep an eye out for the latest VisitScotland guides Active in Scotland 2019 and Walk […]

6 safety tips for female travellers

Whether you’re new to travelling, or you’re someone with lots of experience, staying safe when […]

The Silk Road: Preparing for the ultimate cycling challenge

The Silk Road, from Beijing to Istanbul, is a popular destination – or dream – […]

New ultra runner: 8 things I learned in my first year of racing

Davie Easton did his first ultra race last year – well, actually he did three […]

Track running: What I have learned

Recently, I have been attending weekly track running sessions with the Glasgow Triathlon Club. I […]

Listen in: Menopause and sporty women podcast

I was invited to talk about the menopause on this podcast by OxygenAddict.com. The menopause […]

Skiing hotspot: Crans-Montana in Valais, Switzerland

Crans-Montana is a ski resort in the Valais region in Switzerland. It is renowned for […]

Where to ski tour: Crans-Montana Rando Parc, Switzerland

The Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana has created what is believed to be the world’s […]

The Cape Crusaders: Beth and Damian set running record

Two runners have completed the UK’s toughest long-distance trail in a record-breaking time. Damian Hall […]

Marcothon mums raise £10k for charities

A group of Scottish mums raised more than £10,000 for charity by running every day […]

New action sport facility: Alaïa Chalet in Crans-Montana

Alaïa Chalet opened this season in the up-market Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. The brainchild […]

8 great places to hike in Scotland

Scotland offers a wealth of fabulous walking, as you will have read about on this […]