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Munros revisited: Run-hike of South Glen Shiel Ridge

Having now finished a round of Munros, I am enjoying ticking off some previously visited […]

A beginner’s guide to hiking

Hiking is an amazing way to get outside and enjoy nature. It is an enjoyable […]

Review: Berghaus Paclite Dynak Gore-Tex waterproof jacket

I have been testing the Berghaus Paclite Dynak Gore-Tex waterproof jacket in the Scottish hills […]

Corbett bagging: Gairbeinn on a hot day

One of the advantages of being a freelance journalist is that when the weather looks […]

Book review: Edinburgh THE WALK

A new book, Edinburgh THE WALK, has been written by Roddy McDougall and Elizabeth, and […]

Review: Cicerone guide to walking the GR20 Corsica

As I wrote when reviewing the Cicerone guide to cycling The Ruta Via de la […]

My last Munro: Friends, adventures and Beinn na Lap

I wrote about my last Munro in The Scots Magazine. The focus was on a […]

Veteran Women’s Munro Relay team finish on Ben More

It took 26 days – including 3.5 days of stoppage due to atrocious weather – […]

Geograph volunteers capture the country

I wrote an article about a group of Geograph volunteers who are cataloguing every square […]

Veteran Women’s Munro Relay passes half-way

The Veteran Women’s Munro Relay reached half-way earlier today. At 04:45 Munro 141 – Càrn Liath […]

Corbett bagging: Rois-bheinn round

These three Corbetts provide a challenging walk with the rewards of superb views. My advice […]

Aviemore Ellis Brigham new walking boots try out

Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports in Aviemore have taken the “try before you buy” concept on […]