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5 of the best long-distance trails in Scotland

Scotland has long been acclaimed as a top destination for walkers and many come to […]

More people want to forage for wild food, reveals survey

A new survey has discovered that the UK is a nation of people keen to […]

11 great reasons to sign up to Blair Castle Trail Weekender

A new Scottish trail and ultra running event has been launched for summer 2021 with […]

Review: CimAlp carbon poles for walking and trekking

I have been testing the CimAlp fully carbon poles for walking in the hills and […]

Mountain Equipment Earthrise Down Cycle insulated jacket

I have been testing Mountain Equipment’s Earthrise insulated jacket. There are hooded and non-hooded versions, […]

Six days instead of five for Dragon’s Back Race 2021

The Berghaus Dragon’s Back Race – billed as the world’s toughest mountain race – will […]

Review: CimAlp Bergen 3 F Nordic ski trousers

CimAlp make outdoor clothing that is designed and tested in the French Alps. CimAlp sent me […]

Review: CimAlp Storm 2 F waterproof trail running jacket

CimAlp make outdoor clothing that is designed and tested in the French Alps. CimAlp Storm […]

Ski tour of the Campsie Fells

With Covid-19 lockdown restrictions on-going, yet with a desire to satisfy our love of skiing, […]

List of Scottish ultra running races 2021

A list of the ultra running races taking place in Scotland in 2021. I will […]

Mountain bikers in project to save capercaillie

An article in The Independent newspaper in 2003 proclaimed: “The world’s mountain biking fraternity has […]

Women’s Winter Festival launches in Scotland in 2021

A Women’s Winter Festival takes place in March 20201 and will be jointly delivered by […]