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A beginners’ guide to triathlon

So many more people are keen to try triathlon as a sport. The club that […]

The Unlikeliest Backpacker: What I learned while hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail

Kathryn Barnes, 36, was inspired to follow in the footsteps of Cheryl Strayed, who wrote the […]

It’s my dream job, says manager of remote Scottish hostel

I met the manager of Loch Ossian Youth Hostel on a recent trip to run […]

5 great wild trails to run in Scotland

Wild runners Jen and Sim Benson have come up with their five favourite trail runs […]

Walk for charity: Cateran Yomp 2019

There are still places for participants in the ABF The Soldiers’ Charity: The Cateran Yomp […]

Annette’s 50 miles x 50 weeks at 50

With a 50th birthday fast approaching, Annette Flaherty set herself a huge challenge to run […]

BMX rider reveals tough life story at Aye Write! Glasgow

A BMX bike provided the unexpected tool for transforming the life of Glasgow boy John […]

Training tips for the Etape Caledonia

The UK’s original closed roads cycling sportive, the Etape Caledonia takes place on May 19, […]

Erica’s bid to break ultra running world record on 400m track

A runner from Orkney has set herself a mind-boggling world record bid. Erica Clarkson will […]

There are no rules, says mountain bagger extraordinaire Anne Butler

On September 15, 2018, Anne Butler became the 53rd Full House finisher when she stood […]

New VisitScotland Active and Walk guides

Keep an eye out for the latest VisitScotland guides Active in Scotland 2019 and Walk […]

The Silk Road: Preparing for the ultimate cycling challenge

The Silk Road, from Beijing to Istanbul, is a popular destination – or dream – […]