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Runner experience: Petra Desert Half Marathon 2019

I first met Örjan Magnusson while running the Half Dramathon on Speyside in Scotland in […]

First Brit to complete list of Core European Ultras

Richard Mclellan has become the first Brit – and only the second person in the […]

Sponsor backing for IRONMAN world champs podium contender Corinne

I met the lovely triathlete Corinne Clark by chance at a friend’s hen do this […]

Glen Affric, an eco-hostel and wonderful Munro bagging

Information notes for the Glen Affric Youth Hostel state:  “Your accommodation is in a very […]

Solo Munro bagging: Spidean Mialach and Gleouraich

Looking out of the windows of my campervan early on Sunday morning, I was sad […]

The Fara: In search of the ‘real’ summit

This weekend, I returned The Fara, a Corbett that I had ticked off earlier this […]

New 800-mile Great North Trail for cyclists and walkers

National cycling charity, Cycling UK, has launched the Great North Trail, which extends from the […]

How to Leave No Trace when walking or camping

It is a privilege to be able to access many wild environments both in the […]

14 things I learned about walking in Scotland this weekend

It was a “will we, won’t we?” sort of weekend in Scotland thanks to widely […]

Review: Berghaus Trailhead 2.0 50l rucksack

I have been testing the new and updated Berghaus Trailhead 2.0 50 litre rucksack (£100). […]

Scottish paddleboarding challenge to raise funds for Diabetes UK

A paddleboarder is taking on challenge in the Scottish Highlands to raise money for a […]

Winner Chris beats his own record for STARMAN Night Triathlon

Scottish athlete Chris Watson has broken his own record to win the STARMAN Night Triathlon […]