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Kevin Woods’ Winter 282 film in cimemas now

Film maker, mountaineer and musician Kevin Woods has announced the Scottish cinema launch of “Winter […]

Review: Outdoor Research Alti mitts

I am always in search of winter gloves to keep my hands warm. I suffer […]

Corbett bagging: Ben Tirran, Glen Clova

My friend Ben and I were fortunate with the weather for a lovely horseshoe walk […]

Review: inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX V2 walking boots

I am already a fan of the inov-8 Roclite Pro G 400 GTX walking boots […]

Bike and hike: Two Corrour Munros and a Corbett

My friend Cath and I enjoyed a bike-and-hike adventure to the remote Scottish estate of […]

Backpacking: 38-mile, two-day walk across Scotland

A friend Geraldine and her daughter Lilly-Belle completed a two-day walk from the east coast […]

Trail running shoes or hiking boots for summer walking

When planning to go walking on trails and in the hills and mountains, I will […]

Review: Osprey Talon Earth 22 pack

The limited-edition Osprey Talon Earth 22 is claimed as the brand’s most sustainable pack to […]

Review: Suunto 9 Peak Pro (titanium) sports watch

I have been testing the Suunto 9 Peak Pro (titanium) sports watch, which boasts a […]

Hiking: A ‘Fiona’ and The Fara

The circuit of some 16.5km and 875m of total elevation starts close to Dalwhinnie on […]

4 fulfilling careers for people who are passionate about sports

A recent study about job satisfaction among UK working professionals found that more than one-third […]

Pentlands walk: West Kip, East Kip, South Black Hill and Scald Law

Starting from Threipmuir Reservoir car park (£2 suggested donation; this car park can be very […]