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9 ingredients for a great outdoors staycation

Scotland’s poor summer (#summerofwinter2015) makes it more tempting than ever to head overseas for a […]

Have you tried?: Orienteering

My Sunday Mail column focuses on the fun of orienteering and highlights the World Orienteering […]

Therm-A-Rest NeoAir Voyager camping mattress

Something strange has happened to Therm-A-Rest inflatable camping mattresses. While they have become warmer, thicker […]

Microadventure at Queen’s View

Today I walked and drove a car to work. It felt odd to be commuting […]

Gifts guide for the outdoor enthusiast

What do you buy your favourite outdoorsy person as a gift, whether it is for […]

The Ramblers: It might surprise you (as it did me)

I sat next to the new (young) editor of the Rambler magazine at a recent […]

Wild swimming with seals

Sometimes I am sent an email that stops me in my work day and makes […]

Have you tried?: Human Slingshot

The Human Slingshot is is a new adrenaline-charged outdoors activity for Scotland. Laggan Outdoor Activity […]

Emily rides Coast to Coast in one day

My friend from uni days, Emily, took on the challenge of riding coast-to-coast across the […]

Riding the Cowal Peninsula Sportive route

Only a short ferry ride from Gourock (or a longer but scenic drive via Arrochar […]

Hazel’s record-breaking 7th Munro round

Extraordinary Munro bagger Hazel Strachan has walked into the record books becoming the first lady […]

Best summer wetsuits for UK waters

The UK might not seem like the obvious place to go for a dip in […]