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Choosing your first fishing kayak? Don’t make these beginner mistakes

It’s understandable how poor decisions happen amongst those new to kayak fishing. You’re excited to […]

5 more great local walks or runs close to Glasgow

I have previously written about 10 of my favourite half-day walks  close to Glasgow. These […]

Video guide: Mountain bike circuit on West Highland Way and John Muir Way

Starting and finishing in Milngavie, this 50km route follows sections of two famous long-distance trails, […]

Interview with world-acclaimed Scottish photographer Colin Prior

World-acclaimed Scottish photographer Colin Prior spoke to me about life, work and the idea behind […]

Cycling & literary tourism – 39 Steps to Covid-19 economic recovery

A Scottish region, Dumfries & Galloway, has come up with a plan to boost the […]

Five ferries cycle tour on Scotland’s west coast islands

This is an article about the Five Ferries cycle tour in Scotland, visiting the islands […]

Quadruple amputee Jamie Andrew steps up to Everest challenge

It took 45,000 steps and four days to complete his latest mountain challenge – although […]

Review: bite away® – electronic bite relief device

I suffer with swollen and itchy insect bites, especially bites from the annoying Scottish midge. […]

Video guide: Milngavie & Lennox Forest cycle loop

This is a lovely circuit on mostly easy going trails and paths from Milngavie, near […]

Female trio complete turbo Tour de France

This is a story of Tour de Lockdown: How three “mature” ladies conquered the Tour […]

‘Meet’ adventurers Rob Bell and Jenny Wordsworth in live lockdown sessions

British adventurer Rob Bell and ultra-endurance athlete Jenny Wordsworth will deliver live lockdown sessions virtually this […]

Run or walk to Dumgoyne and Earl’s Seat in the Campsie Fells

One of my favourite local hill runs, the route to Dumgoyne and Earl’s Seat can […]