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Cyclist Sean Conway sets new world speed record across Europe

Amazing adventurer Sean Conway has set a new world record for the fastest unsupported crossing […]

Have you tried?: Plogging in Scotland

Plogging is an eco-fitness activity that was founded in Sweden and combines running with litter collecting. […]

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. […]

Choosing the right tent for your camping trip

In my recent Sunday Mail column I took a look at some of the many […]

Fairytale camping at Comrie Croft

Climbing a winding flight of log steps through woodland, I feel like I have stepped […]

Great running route: In search of Loch Turret near Comrie Croft

During a trip to Comfrie Croft, I spotted a map of various local walks. I […]

Earth Day: Plan an eco-escape in Scotland

Increasing numbers of people are thinking green when it comes to travel. One way to […]

Runners Grant and Karen win track ultra races

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

Have you tried?: The North East 250

I wrote about the new North East 250 route – for drivers and cyclists – […]

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 […]