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Quadruple amputee Jamie Andrew steps up to Everest challenge

It took 45,000 steps and four days to complete his latest mountain challenge – although […]

Review: bite away® – electronic bite relief device

I suffer with swollen and itchy insect bites, especially bites from the annoying Scottish midge. […]

Run or walk to Dumgoyne and Earl’s Seat in the Campsie Fells

One of my favourite local hill runs, the route to Dumgoyne and Earl’s Seat can […]

Review: Flanci Activewear running skort

If you know me even vaguely, you will know that I love my running skorts. […]

Video guide: Mountain bike and hike to the Auld Wives Lifts

The Auld Wives Lifts, near Torrance, East Dunbartonshire, is a fascinating heritage site. Three stones, […]

#postboxrun for lockdown motivation

The aim of #postboxrun is to visit all of the Royal Mail post boxes in your area […]

Scottish mountains in lockdown: Phase 1 advice from MRTs

Since the Scottish Government announced Scotland’s four phases for coming out of lockdown during the […]

Lockdown challenges: #birthday3peaks running and walking

A birthday lockdown is tough when you like spending time with people, especially time outdoors. […]

Birthday adventure: Bike & hike to see the Auld Wives Lifts

Well, I suppose I am the Auld Wife, which made a mountain biking and walking […]

Review: Berghaus women’s Paclite 2.0 waterproof jacket

I have been testing the Berghaus women’s Paclite 2.0 waterproof jacket in the Scottish mountains […]

Glasgow rivers and parks mountain bike route

This cycling route joins Glasgow with my Milngavie Bike Circuit route. It starts in Glasgow […]

Milngavie mountain bike circuit: Rivers & parks

The Milngavie loop starts and finishes in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. It is easily accessible from […]