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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 […]

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 […]

8 wild things to do – and join a 30-day Wild Challenge

When did you last give a tree a hug, or see a sunset? Have you […]

Three reservoirs mountain bike route from Bearsden or Milngavie

I discovered a beautiful mountain biking route from Bearsden (or Milngavie) in East Dunbartonshire via […]

Lockdown inspiration: Milngavie #postboxcycle

I enjoyed a #postboxrun to all the post boxes on the north side of Bearsden, […]

Video guide: Mountain bike and hike to the Auld Wives Lifts

The Auld Wives Lifts, near Torrance, East Dunbartonshire, is a fascinating heritage site. Three stones, […]