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Walking off the January Monday Blues: Beinn Tharsuinn, near Alness

Apparently the third Monday in January is considered the most depressing day of the year. […]

Sustainable hydration: Why a Waterdrop thermal bottle is great for hiking in Scotland

While Scotland is a great destination for hikers, the weather can throw up different issues. […]

Double above-knee amputee is first to climb highest peaks on all seven continents

Hari Budha Magar, MBE, dared to dream of reaching the summit of the highest peaks […]

Are solid shampoos suitable for an active outdoors lifestyle?

Solid shampoo stopped being a niche eco experiment a while ago. Today, it often shows […]

Should I worry about the coastal sea air on my hiking kit?

Coastal air has a reputation for feeling “fresh,” yet it can also behave like a […]

Best party cities in the UK

Dry January is here. It sits in that odd, puritanical moment in the British calendar […]

Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour in Scotland – and rest of the UK

While most of the people who follow this website prefer to be outdoors having their […]

Scottish ski tour: Fionn Bheinn, Achnasheen

Our ski touring group included a mix of skiing abilities and ambitions, from a first-time […]

How Scotland’s shoulder seasons shape multi-day walking route planning

Spring and autumn are often seen as quieter times in Scotland’s walking calendar. Neither season […]

Why outdoor time helps to reset focus in a digital world

Spending time outdoors has long been recognised as a way to restore clarity and perspective. […]

Ski tour: Beinn Dhorain, Sutherland

I do not usually enjoy a long walk along a tarmac road to reach the […]

Why the outdoors still offers us the best sleep we ever get

It is rarely comfortable. The ground is uneven. The temperature drops more than expected. The […]