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Beyond the pyramids: An outdoor enthusiast’s guide to exploring Egypt

Egypt is steeped in history. It is a land defined by its ancient stone monuments […]

Why guided tours of England are the best way to explore the country

England is a destination rich in history, culture and variety. From world famous cities and […]

Rare mountain plants to be restored at Ben Lui

Work has started to restore some of Scotland’s rarest mountain plants to Ben Lui Nature […]

Corbett bagging: Ben Loyal (An Caisteal)

I had long wanted to walk Ben Loyal (An Caisteal) in the far north of […]

Solo Fiona bagging: Carn na Coinnich

Boxing Day brought low cloud to the area where I live but a friend mentioned […]

Fiona bagging: Carn Breac and Beinn na Feusaige

These two Fionas are not too far from my home – about an hour’s drive […]

Fiona bagging: Càrn Mhic an Toisich from Glen Moriston 

I find that the Scottish mountains known as Fionas are a great target for winter […]

Essential kit list for your next outdoor adventure

We all know that there’s nothing quite like getting outdoors and immersing yourself in the […]

Essential gear for outdoor adventures

Enthusiasm gets you out the door. Proper gear gets you back. It’s that simple. Your […]

Scottish trail running races 2026: Half marathons, marathons, hills and mountains

This is a list of trail running races in Scotland for 2026. Note that to […]

Best ultras in Scotland: Scottish ultra running races in 2026

A list of the ultra running races taking place in Scotland in 2026. Note that […]

Outdoor tech and gear that’s worth investing in

Technology is fast evolving and while there are some areas that many people wish would […]