Geograph volunteers capture the country
I wrote an article about a group of Geograph volunteers who are cataloguing every square kilometre of the UK landscape, from eyesore wheelie bins to picturesque lochs and hills. Read the article in The...
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8 must-have items for playing golf
Golf can be an exciting activity if you’re new to the game, or it can be a frustrating experience if you’re not prepared with the right items and knowledge. Whether you’re just getting started...
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Review: VOOM Nutrition energy bars and products
Like many runners I need to be able to take on fuel, especially on runs of more than about eight miles, yet I often suffer with digestive issues, a sore stomach and nausea. I...
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Review: Hoka Tecton X trail running shoes
Hoka has designed a trail running shoe that includes carbon-fibre plates to provide, so they claim, extra propulsion. Here are my thoughts on the Hoka Tecton X trail running shoes. Features include: Parallel carbon...
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....
Emirates introduces a new exquisite cabin class
Dubai is a popular holiday destination and the most well-known city in the United Arab Emirates. It is famed for offering an opulent lifestyle, cutting-edge architecture and vibrant nightlife. To visit you might choose...
Rowan Boswood and Lynne Allen win West Highland Way Race 2022
Rowan Boswood triumphed in this year’s West Highland Way Race in a time of 15:09:49. He crossed the finish line of the 96-mile race an hour ahead of runner up Robbie Dunlop. Rowan’s time...
1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips book review
Calum Maclean is the author of a new book, 1001 Outdoor Swimming Tips: Environmental, safety, training and gear advice for cold-water, open-water and wild swimmers. I have been sent a copy without charge and...
Ross Creber and Eilidh Prise win CELTMAN! 2022
Ross Creber won CELTMAN! Extreme Scottish Triathlon 2022 at the weekend in conditions that were described by the organisers as “unbelievably challenging”. Impressively, it was the Scottish athlete’s first triathlon. He crossed the finish...
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 – was bagged by two women, Kate and Alison. The continuous relay to reach all 282 Munros started on...
Great British Gravel Rides book review
Great British Gravel Rides: Cycling the Wild Trails of England, Scotland & Wales is a new book from Markus Stitz and Vertebrate Publishing. With the help of other gravel cyclists, the book aims to...
Aviemore Ellis Brigham new walking boots try out
Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports in Aviemore have taken the “try before you buy” concept on walking boots a step further this summer. You can try on a pair of the new The North Face...
Review: Merry People vegan Bobbi gumboots
I have been testing Merry People vegan Bobbi gumboots. In the interests of transparency I was sent the boots to try without charge and in return for an honest review. The boots are 100%...
Low intensity cardio: The newest Tik Tok trend
There are plenty of fitness trends, such as crossfit and HIIT, and now a new trend is emerging thanks to its huge popularity among fitness Tik Tok influencers: It’s the 30/12/3 workout. The 30/12/3...
Have you tried?: BMX at Glasgow BMX Centre
I wrote about a BMX track cycling taster session at Glasgow BMX Centre for The Scots Magazine. If you enjoyed reading this article, why not buy a Scots Magazine, or a subscription? My first session:...
