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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 […]

Lurg Mhòr, Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich and a Munro Top

I remember the last time I biked and hiked to the Munros Lurg Mhòr and […]

Scotland marks 20 years of world-leading access to the outdoors

Today, Scotland celebrates the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking and world-leading Scottish Outdoor Access Code […]

Review: Berghaus Ridge-Seeker GTX waterproof jacket and over-trousers

A new collection of Berghaus apparel includes four-season Ridge-Seeker GTX waterproof jacket and trousers, plus […]

Relax and recover: Activities for relaxing after a long hike

Hiking is one of the best ways to connect with nature, enjoy the outdoors and […]