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Run-hike of Stac Pollaidh, Assynt

Sta Pollaidh is an iconic mountain in the Assynt area of Sutherland, Scotland. Although relatively […]

Review: Dynafit Ultra 100 running shoe

I have been testing the new 2023 version of the Dynafit Ultra 100 shoe over […]

Hugh and Robyn win Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2023

British runners Hugh Chatfield and Robyn Cassidy overcame high temperatures last week to triumph at […]

Eastern Fannichs: 3 Munros and 2 Munro Tops

I have a new summit bagging hobby – and, thankfully, I have friends who a […]

Ring of Steall: Hike or run the route

The Ring of Steall route in the Scottish Highlands includes four mountains known as Munros. […]

Review: Montane women’s Trailblazer 18l running pack

I have been testing the Montane women’s Trailblazer 18l running pack. It is close-fitting, lightweight […]

Review: The North Face Summit Superior Futurelight jacket

I have been testing a new The North Face Summit Superior Futurelight jacket. This is […]

Review: Camelbak women’s running packs

I have been testing three models of Camelbak’s new running packs. Here are my thoughts. […]

Jamie Aarons sets stunning non-stop Munro round record

I interviewed Jamie Aarons for The Scots Magazine. I regularly contribute to the outdoors section […]

Katy’s 60th birthday 1800km, 80,000m Archies round

When Katy Boocock, of Inverness, was approaching her 60th birthday she decided she would like […]

Runner Tom Jessop sets new round Arran FKT

A runner from Arran has set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for a route […]

Female ultra runner sets new non-stop Munro round record

It takes most people many years to complete a round of all 282 Munros in […]