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Scottish mountains in lockdown: Phase 1 advice from MRTs

Since the Scottish Government announced Scotland’s four phases for coming out of lockdown during the […]

Lockdown challenges: #birthday3peaks running and walking

A birthday lockdown is tough when you like spending time with people, especially time outdoors. […]

Glasgow rivers and parks mountain bike route

This cycling route joins Glasgow with my Milngavie Bike Circuit route. It starts in Glasgow […]

Milngavie mountain bike circuit: Rivers & parks

The Milngavie loop starts and finishes in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. It is easily accessible from […]

Adventure racing: Scottish Mountain Marathon

I took part in the first Scottish Mountain marathon in 2019. This article appeared in […]

Video: #Goatfelling with friends

Last weekend, in lockdown, I went #goatfelling. The idea was simple, to find a local […]

The ups – and downs! – of a virtual mountain summit in lockdown

Looking in my diary last week, I spotted a date planned months ago to walk […]

#GiveCOVIDtheBoot outdoors video to inspire you to do something else instead

I am supporting the campaign #GiveCOVIDtheboot with this video that aims to inspire outdoorsy people […]

Review: Camelbak women’s Zephyr vest-style running pack

The Camelbak women’s Zephyr Vest is one of a growing number of light-weight, neat-fitting packs […]

Video: Mountain bike and run to Burncrooks Reservoir

This short film (10 mins) offers an overview of an off-road route north of Glasgow. […]

Watch: Desert Ultra documentary

A 30-minute documentary about a 250km African running race, the Desert Ultra, has been released. […]

Guide to choosing the right trail running footwear

If you are keen to try trail running, as opposed to running on tarmac or […]