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What is it like to race the Ultra Tour of Arran?

A new adventure style ultra launched last month on the Scottish island of Arran. The […]

Scottish island hosts new Ultra Tour of Arran

The Isle of Arran, off Scotland’s west coast, provided the perfect outdoors playground for a […]

Kyle and Rachel triumph in Highland Fling Ultra 2018

The 53-mile Highland Fling Ultra was won this year by Kyle Greig and Rachel Normand. […]

Runners Grant and Karen win track ultra races

Two Scottish ultra distance runners Grant MacDonald and Karen Wallace achieved great victories on the […]

6 reasons to go on a running holiday in the Dolomites

The Dolomites form a mountain range in north-eastern Italy. They are very beautiful, especially thanks […]

Scottish runner wins 100 Miles of Istria

Scottish runner Paul Giblin has triumphed in the demanding 100 miles of Istria UltraTrail race […]

Kit review: skinfit Vento Trail Skirt

I confess I am in love with running skorts. They are so comfortable and the […]

Kit review: Runderwear pants, sports bra and baselayer

It’s funny the things you talk about when running with a friend. This weekend, while […]

Runner to complete Tour de France on foot

A runner hopes to complete one of the world’s most famous endurance cycling races – […]

Katie Hall: Running the Ultramarathon Caballo Blanco

I asked Katie Hall, aka Blondie, for her report on the Ultramarathon Caballo Blanco, a […]

5 great winter trail running routes in Scotland

In my Sunday Mail outdoors column, Susie Allison, the author of the newly updated Scottish […]

Carol Morgan wins the 2018 MONTANE Spine Race

Irish ultra runner Carol Morgan has won the gruelling MONTANE Spine Race for a second […]