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Meet the sports stars at Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show

The Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show takes place later this month at the […]

Have you tried: Dunoon Run & Ride?

My latest Sunday Mail outdoors column focuses on the beautiful and unusual Dunoon Run & […]

Return of The Heb adventure race

The Heb adventure race returns to the Outer Hebrides islands in 2016 as a two-day multi-sport […]

Kit review: Mammut Kira half-zip baselayer

I love it when one product that serves two purposes. The Mammut Kira half-zip baselayer […]

New John Muir Way Ultra Marathon

Entries have opened for a new 50k ultra running event on the John Muir Way […]

Tips for training for an ultra marathon

With another new ultra race being launched in Scotland, the organisers of the John Muir […]

Kit review: Julbo Nautic Swell sunglasses

The G-Force needed new sunglasses. His favourite brand for years has been Oakley but he […]

The path to romance

Three couples reveal how they met while enjoying activities in the great outdoors. Here is […]

Have you tried: Running Heroes?

My Sunday Mail column on February 7 revealed the growth of the running community and […]

Trade in old OS maps to save money

Most keen walkers hold on to their maps for decades. Now they can trade them […]

2nd place in Trossachs Night Trail Race

I haven’t made it on to the podium many times in my adult life so […]

Two Scottish brands win ISPO Gold Awards

Lonely Mountain Skis from Birnam, Perth & Kinross, and Teko socks from Edinburgh both won […]