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Walking Sgor Gaoith and Mullach Clach a’ Bhlair from Achlean

I enjoyed a fantastic early spring hike to the two Munros, Sgor Gaoith and Mullach […]

Kit review: Islabikes Luath 700

A review of the Islabikes Luath 700 for kids aged around 13-plus. It is reviewed […]

Arc’teryx Bora² Mid GTX boots

I was curious to find out more about the much-hyped Arc’teryx Bora² Mid GTX boots. I […]

Ben Nevis is 1345m not 1344m

Ben Nevis, the UK’s tallest mountain, is now officially even taller. A new Ordnance Survey calculation […]

The fans of Islabikes

I asked on Facebook for people who like Islabikes. I was inundated. While other child-specific […]

10 things to celebrate on 10th anniversary of Islabikes

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Islabikes, the acclaimed UK-based child-specific bike company. I […]

St Kilda swimmers win top award

The St Kilda Swim Team, who swam 60 miles from St kilda to Hushinish, Isle […]

OS ambassador: Walking Beinn Ime

I am an OS ambassador for 2016. I was asked by the Sunday Telegraph to write […]

The best last-minute ski destinations

Think you’ve left it too late for a ski break? Think again. There are a […]

Lessons learned at Masters swimming session

I didn’t swim in a club as a child. Instead, I had to learn to […]

Give it a go: BMX for fitness

It seems  that BMX bikes and riding are making a comeback – and that the sport […]

Optilab wrap-around prescription sunglasses

A three-decade search for good quality wrap-around prescription sunglasses ends with Optilabs. I have a […]