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Two Scottish youth hostels celebrate landmark anniversaries

This month both Gairloch Sands Youth Hostel and Ratagan Youth Hostel celebrate their 85th birthdays. […]

How to cook the perfect steak outdoors

It’s hard to beat a meal cooked outdoors, using an open fire or a fire […]

Young Brit’s double Everest record

Edinburgh-based Mollie Hughes, 26, yesterday reached the summit of Mt Everest (8,848m) from the north side. […]

Choose the right swimwear for your adventure trip

Whatever your plans for an adventure holiday, the chances are you will pack swimwear. Whether […]

Discovering the new Ultra Tour of Edinburgh

Pretty riverside paths that offer delightfully tranquil countryside-style routes so close to the city’s streets. […]

Top tips for joining a new gym

With summer holidays on the horizon, many people will be keen to get in shape, […]

Join in Scottish Badger Week

Find out more about badgers. their habits and habitats during the first ever Scottish Badger […]

Top tips for success in the Cateran Yomp

With this year’s 54-mile Cateran Yomp taking place non June 10, Angus-based Army PT Mike […]

10 benefits of a spa

Life and work are very busy for most people and even if you de-stress with […]

Have you tried: Project Awesome?

In my recent Sunday Mail column, I wrote about a new free outdoors fitness class […]

David launches new marathon motivator programme

A marathon challenge programme set up by a Scottish runner is inspiring hundreds of Scots […]

5 bucket-list routes to drive in Europe

I usually prefer to go by bike or on foot but sometimes I see the […]