Strathpuffer 2019: The toughest yet
The legendary 24-hour mountain biking event, the Strathpuffer 24, has been declared the toughest edition since it launched 14 years ago. Following weeks of very mild weather, the 2019 race took place at the...
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How to go Munro bagging by train
Are you a Munro bagger who relies on public transport? Or perhaps you are a walker who prefers to leave the car at home and travel by train where possible? If so, this guide...
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Rob takes his first ski lesson – and wonders why it took him so long
Rob Wight is a keen outdoors enthusiast but he had never tried skiing. After a couple of years of ENCOURAGING him to give the winter sport a try, he headed to the indoor real...
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In the news: Jasmin Paris wins Montane Spine Race
Have you heard of the Montane Spine Race? If you are a regular reader of this website, there is a greater chance that you are already familiar with the 268-mile running race, regarded as...
What is Fiona Outdoors?
Looking for ideas, inspiration and great stories about the outdoors? Do you like walking, running, skiing and a wealth of activities surrounded by countryside and often off the beaten track? If so, read on....
Skyline Scotland: Which race is for me?
Whether you are already an experienced mountain runner, or a runner who is keen to take on a new racing challenge in 2019, the Salomon Skyline Scotland race series will appeal. Entries for the...
Photographer John McSporran’s 100 ascents of Ben A’an
A Scottish photographer has completed a three-year challenge to climb Ben A’an 100 times. John McSporran chose the 1489ft (454m) hill in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs Park because it’s close to his home...
Gaelic language in Scottish nature
The Gaelic language is an intrinsic part of Scottish heritage, nature and history. Most of modern Scotland was once Gaelic-speaking, although today only a small percentage of the population use it every day. However,...
A return to track running session: Brutal but worth it
“Use it, or lose it.” My new mantra for my 50s… Thanks to one of my Fit Over 50 case studies, Maria, for reminding me of this important part of growing older with better...
Have you tried: Glasgow murals trail?
Find details of an eight-mile run (or walk) to visit some of the brilliant murals around Glasgow. There are many variations on this route and many more murals to see, but this gives a...
Runners in West Highland Way doubler for mental health charity
A group of runners took on a challenging winter run to raise funds and awareness for a mental health charity. The project, dubbed Pyllon Endeavour, was led by the three-times winner of the West...
Have you tried: Packrafting?
Packrafting has been increasing in popularity in recent years, especially in Scotland where there is an abundance of water, including lochs, rivers, canals and the sea. Packrafting allows you to walk or cycle between...
Hot and bothered by the menopause
I wake up several times most nights, sweat prickling and dripping down my skin, soaking my pyjamas. (I have to wear PJs these days otherwise I soak through the sheets.) Each time I wake,...
Trio’s winter solstice West Highland Way run
Three runners chose the longest night of the year to run the 96-mile West Highland Way from Fort William to Milngavie. Peter Hunter, Charles (Chuck) Gordon and Mark Keddie, all from Bearsden in East...
Testing the Auto-Trail V-Line 634 SE – and yoga on a SUP board
It was great fun taking the Auto-Trail V-Line 634 SE for an outing in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. The #gofurtherforlonger test saw me making the most of the V-Line during a...
