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Kit review: Protected Species Parka jacket

I first reviewed a Protected Species waterproof mac in 2014. I liked the concept and […]

The path to romance

Three couples reveal how they met while enjoying activities in the great outdoors. Here is […]

Kit review: Bergans of Norway Osatind pants

I have been wearing Bergans of Norway Osatind pants (and Bergans of Norway Storen jacket) […]

Trade in old OS maps to save money

Most keen walkers hold on to their maps for decades. Now they can trade them […]

£6m national parks initiative

A £6.1million Scottish national parks initiative, The Mountains & the People, is being rolled out […]

Kit review: Merrell Moab Gore-Tex walking shoes

I asked friend and keen walker Sam to review a pair of Merrell Moab Gore-Tex […]

Tips for safer winter hiking

Walking in the winter demands a few more preparations and precautions when compared to summer […]

Two Scottish brands win ISPO Gold Awards

Lonely Mountain Skis from Birnam, Perth & Kinross, and Teko socks from Edinburgh both won […]

Essential kit for the urban walker

The start of a new year usually signals a spike in gym membership figures, as […]

Heard about the Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoors Pursuits Show?

On the weekend of March 11 to 13, 2016, a new Scottish Cycling, Running and […]

Have you tried: Everesting on foot?

I have written about Everesting by bicycle. Now there is Everesting for walkers. Everesting on […]

Young climber Nat Berry wins top accolade

Acclaimed Scottish climber Natalie Berry has been named as the Scottish Youth Ambassador for Mountain […]