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Helen Mort reveals the story behind her new book: Never Leave the Dog Behind

Helen Mort is a writer, trail runner and climber, who lives in Sheffield. She teaches […]

New FKT: Jason sets record time for 70km Deeside Way

Jason Kelly, 25, has set a new Fastest Known Time for running the Deeside Way. […]

Ben-Nevising: Climbing the UK’s highest mountain virtually

Have you heard of Everesting? It is climbing the height of Everest by bike or […]

World Book Day 2021: Scotland inspired great reads and destinations

There’s something special about getting lost in a book to escape to different worlds, stories and destinations.  This World […]

Fund-raising campaign: Move Mountains for Malcolm

Six months ago I heard the devastating news that top climber Malcolm Bass had suffered […]

Callie’s wee climb for charity in memory of hill-walking grandpa

A 15-month-old girl is climbing steps every day in March in memory of her Munro […]

Shane Ohly sets solo, unsupported winter Bob Graham Round record

Shane Ohly has become only the second known person to complete a solo, unsupported winter […]

Running new routes: Lennox Forest, Lennoxtown

Having moved to Lenzie in East Dunbartonshire (some 10 miles from where we used to […]

5 of the best – and quieter – long-distance walking trails in Scotland

Scotland is acclaimed as a top destination for walkers and many come to hike the […]

Finlay Wild’s summer of record-breaking Scottish runs

Runner Finlay Wild has been quietly – but determinedly – ticking off a series of […]

Family adventure: Highland wilderness glamping with pack ponies

Outdoors provider Scot Mountain Holidays has created a new adventure holiday that I think will […]

Danny MacAskill rides Dubh Slabs on Isle of Skye

Top Scottish rider Danny MacAskill has launched his latest feature video, Danny MacAskill – The […]