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Quietly, perfectly and poignantly – mum scatters to the wind

On April 6, 2025, two days after what would have been my dear mum’s 79th […]

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 […]

Sunny Corbett: Sail Mhòr, from Ardessie

This is my second time on this Corbett and, again, I enjoyed the 12km walk […]

Review: New Jöttnar Fenrir goose down jacket

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

Corbett bagging: Corbett Buidhe Bheinn from Glen Shiel

There are a few options for reaching the summit of the Corbett Buidhe Bheinn. Many […]

Fiona Bagging: Carn Gorm at Cannich

A surprisingly warm day in March and a short stint of dog-sitting awesome Ace offered […]

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 […]