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Rise and rise of women outdoors in Scotland

On trails, in the hills and atop mountain summits, there is ever-growing evidence of the […]

Cancer survivor Janette Walker celebrates after completing Munro round

A decade ago, Janette Walker could barely walk the length her own home following surgery […]

West coast walks: Sgurr an Fhidhleir and Ben Mor Coigach

Our superb start to this year’s Scottish summer has included many great mid-week walks. One […]

Friends Fiona and Bill ride LEJOG for Ocean Youth Trust fundraiser

Treatment for breast cancer followed by a double hip replacement left 68-year-old Fiona Berry, from […]

Review: Mirafit Olympic Barbell & Weights 

As I age, physical strength has become an increasingly important focus. While I enjoy keeping […]

Munro Am Faochagach from Black Bridge: An alternative approach

Many Munro baggers seem to dread the Munro Am Faochagach, in north-west Highlands, because of […]

Run-hike of four Strathfarrar Munros and two Munro Tops – clockwise

I have completed a circuit of the Strathfarrar Munros in the Scottish Highlands several times. […]

Natalie Taylor and Sean Merryweather set new records at Chester Ultra 100

Sean Merryweather and Natalie Taylor ran to victory in the GB Ultra Chester Ultra 100 […]

Review: Rab Women’s Protium ND25L Day Pack

Rab’s Protium ND25L Day Pack it described as ultra lightweight. It is aimed at runners […]

Review: Berghaus Remote Hike 23 litre pack

I have been testing the new Berghaus Remote Hike 23l pack. It is sold in […]

Munros Sgurr Choinnich, Sgurr a’ Chaorachain, Maoile Lunndaidh, plus two Munro Tops

My previous adventure to bag the three Munros Sgurr a’ Chaorachain, Sgurr Choinnich and Maoile […]

Quinn Young, 12, is youngest to complete two Munro rounds

Sitting on the formidable and airy Bolster Stone atop the Inaccessible Pinnacle on Skye’s Cuillin […]