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Cape Wrath Ultra 2020: 19 things to know. So many questions and answers!

The Cape Wrath Ultra is a unique biennial trail running event known as Scotland’s Expedition […]

MTB route: Milngavie to Helensburgh via West Highland Way and John Muir Way

This blog describes a Scottish mountain biking route from Milngavie, via the West Highland Way […]

18 tips for a successful Cateran Yomp 2019

It’s seven weeks until the Cateran Yomp 2019 and most participants will have been putting […]

Cateran Yomp 2019: Participants step out for training

With the Cateran Yomp 2019 now less than seven weeks away, many participants have been […]

Bidean nam Bian, Glencoe: Snow, sunshine and glorious views

I walked the double Munro route of Bidean nam Bian in Glencoe some five or […]

Review: Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet

The Petzl Meteor 2019 helmet is for climbing, mountaineering and ski touring. It is lightweight […]

Get walking: Organise a group hike for friends or colleagues

It’s National Walking Month in May – and the perfect time to take more steps […]

Review: Aquapac waterproof bike pannier

The Aquapac waterproof bike pannier is sold as a single item or a pair. Each […]

Book review: Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists

My friend and triathlon coach Vicky begg has been reviewing the book, Strength and Conditioning […]

Scotland’s first dementia-friendly woodland

A woodland in the Highlands has become Scotland’s first to be designated “dementia friendly”. Evanton […]

Try sailing events in Scotland: May 2019

The Royal Yachting Association’s Push the Boat Out (PTBO) campaign returns next month. More than […]

Orcadian runner Erica training for world record ‘Meno Ultras’

Scottish runner Erica Clarkson is hoping to set a world record for running around a […]