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Gaelic language in Scottish nature

The Gaelic language is an intrinsic part of Scottish heritage, nature and history. Most of […]

A return to track running session: Brutal but worth it

“Use it, or lose it.” My new mantra for my 50s… Thanks to one of […]

Have you tried: Glasgow murals trail?

Find details of an eight-mile run (or walk) to visit some of the brilliant murals […]

Runners in West Highland Way doubler for mental health charity

A group of runners took on a challenging winter run to raise funds and awareness […]

Have you tried: Packrafting?

Packrafting has been increasing in popularity in recent years, especially in Scotland where there is […]

Hot and bothered by the menopause

I wake up several times most nights, sweat prickling and dripping down my skin, soaking […]

Trio’s winter solstice West Highland Way run

Three runners chose the longest night of the year to run the 96-mile West Highland […]

Testing the Auto-Trail V-Line 634 SE – and yoga on a SUP board

It was great fun taking the Auto-Trail V-Line 634 SE for an outing in Loch […]

On test: Auto-Trail V-Line 634 SE

It was great fun taking the Auto-Trail V-Line 634 SE for an outing in Loch […]

Cateran Yomp: Ice Maiden ambassador leads call for more women walkers

Scotland’s biggest endurance walking event, The Cateran Yomp, is keen to encourage more women to […]

Great Scottish drive: South West Coastal 300

Scotland is a great place for a drive-and-see holiday, especially if you have the time […]

Fit over 50: Maria’s tips – and niggles

Maria Dye is 52 and has become more active and much fitter as she has […]