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Donnie Campbell sets cycling FKTs on Great Glen Way Double high and low routes

Inverness-based athlete Donnie Campbell has set two new FKTs (Fastest Known Times) on Scotland’s Great […]

Donald bagging: Windy Standard, Dugland and Keoch Rig

A third day of Donald bagging in southern Scotland took me on a loop to […]

Donald bagging: Coran of Portmark, Bow, Meaul, Carlin’s Cairn & Cairnsgarroch

My walk report of a route to bag four Donalds and a Donald Top on […]

Whales, dolphins and basking sharks bring ‘blue planet’ moments to UK coasts this summer

From orcas and Risso’s dolphins to basking sharks and sunfish, remarkable sightings around the coast in recent weeks showcase the rich diversity of marine […]

Why Scottish walkers enjoy the Camino de Santiago

Scotland raises good hillwalkers. Many are keen baggers of Munros, Corbetts and other lists, as […]

Fitness safety checklist: Ensuring a hazard-free workout environment

Fitness studios are where people come to work out, get in shape and improve their […]

Book review: Cicerone’s The Two Moors Way

Although based in Scotland, I am always keen to discover new places to walk and […]

Planning safer group adventures: Why sharing your trip plans matters

Anyone who has organised a group day in the hills knows that the walking is […]

Compact gadgets that actually survive the trail

Getting out into nature does not have to mean foregoing all the amenities that come […]

Donald bagging: Alhang, Alwhat, Meikledodd Hill, Blacklorg Hill & Blackcraig Hill

With a long weekend of good weather and a trip to southern Scotland planned, I […]

Trish Patterson sets new record for 425-mile run of UK’s 3 highest peaks

Trish Patterson, 41, has set a new record for the National Three Peaks Challenge by […]

Simple games to enjoy after an outdoor adventure

Spending time outdoors is one of the best ways to recharge. Whether you’ve just finished […]