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Get set for fun and games at Scotland’s outdoors show 2020

Visitors to the Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show (SCROPS) at Glasgow’s SEC can […]

Scottish runner Debbie Martin-Consani smashes Spine Race 2020

Debbie Martin-Consani, from Glasgow, became the second female to finish The Montane Spine Race 2020 […]

Heart 200: A road tour at the centre of Scotland

On the outskirts of the historic Scottish city of Stirling, a red squirrel darts across […]

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 […]