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Day 2: Heart 200 tour of Scotland

I recently followed the new Heart 200 driving tour in central Scotland. This is a […]

Day 3: Heart 200 tour of Scotland

I enjoyed a drive on the new Heart 200 circuit in central Scotland. This is […]

Southern Scotland: Bagging a Corbett, a Donald and 3 Donald Tops

I am not obsessed with summit bagging (well, perhaps only a little) but I do […]

7km Scottie dog run around Bearsden, Scotland

I am ridiculously pleased with this run! It is a 7km running route around my […]

Tips for staying warm on chilly camping trips

While many people stick to the warmer seasons for a camping trip, it doesn’t have […]

Review: Running and walking poles

Many runners and walkers swear by poles for offering increased endurance during long and hilly […]

5kg ultra lightweight fastpacking kit list

I have been writing about lightweight walking and running for a magazine article and discussing […]

Making the most of a wet weather forecast: Auchnafree Hill

When you live in Scotland, you need to make allowances for the fickle weather. The […]

Female adventurers on centre stage at 2020 Peebles Outdoor Film Festival

A host of fantastic female adventurers will offer inspiration to people of all ages at […]

Corbett 27: Creag Uchdag. Well, I think it is number 27!

Until recently, I had not been paying much attention to the Corbetts. I know I […]

Kristian runs John Muir Way non-stop

Some people will go to great lengths to burn off the Christmas calories but few […]

Summit serendipity: Walking on the longest and shortest days of 2019

I am rarely too organised with my hill walking and, usually , what I do […]