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Betty set to become first Full House dog

Sometimes work and play combine in one great adventure. I joined Betty the Kerry Blue […]

Summer in the Dolomites: Val Gardena

A trip to the Dolomites, staying in Val Gardena, included a range of guided and […]

How to go solo hiking in the Italian Dolomites

I enjoyed a two-destination solo hiking holiday to the Italian Dolomites in the summer of […]

Review: New Jöttnar Fenrir goose down jacket

I have been testing Jöttnar ’s new Fenrir goose down jacket, which includes what the […]

Corbett bagging: Brown  Cow Hill and Càrn Ealasaid, Aberdeenshire

Brown Cow Hill and the neighbour Càrn Ealasaid had been on my to-do list for […]

How to get fit for a long-distance hike

Are you planning a long-distance hike? If so, you will be keen to get fit […]

Review: Helly Hansen Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket

Helly Hansen describes their new Odin Everdown Hooded Jacket as its “lightest performance down jacket”. […]

Book review: Northern Horizons by Will Herman

The first thing to say about Northern Horizons is it’s a beautiful book. The large, […]

Running: Ben Wyvis – and three Munro Tops

Ben Wyvis – Glas Leathad Mor – near Garve in the Scottish Highlands is my […]

Hamish MacInnes legacy to boost mountain grant scheme

The Scottish Mountaineering Trust (SMT) has revealed it is the sole beneficiary of the £446,000 estate […]

Review: Lighterweight Flanci skorts

One of my favourite brands, Flanci, has designed new running and hiking skorts in a […]

Cicerone guidebooks 20% off sale

Cicerone has 20% off all guidebooks and e-books until February 23, 2025. You can browse […]