Ken, 68, to cycle 3000km solo for charity
Ken MacEwen is taking on a challenging 3,000km solo bike ride to raise money for Cancer Research UK. The 68-year-old retired PE teacher and former National Fitness Coach for the Scottish Rugby Union plans...
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Runners take on 24-hour double West Highland Way challenge
A group of eight runners are hoping to complete a double West Highland Way relay in less than 24 hours. The group, including four GB ultra runners and an Irish mountain running international, start...
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Top 5 safety tips for city cycling
Cycling is a great way to explore any city. Whether you’re taking a leisurely ride or using your bike to commute to and from work, cycling in the city means you can exercise and...
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List of Scottish marathons
Scotland plays host to a range of marathons (26.2 miles), some on the road and some on trails. If you are looking for a marathon challenge in Scotland, here are the races to choose...
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....
12 top destinations for a wildlife holiday
Whether you like to walk, cycle or kayak, an outdoors holiday will usually offer the chance to see a wealth of wildlife, too. I’ve picked a selection of some of the best places to...
10 great Christmas gifts for cyclists
What will you buy the favourite cyclist in your life this Christmas? Here is a guide to a range of great gifts for men and women. Altura women’s Nightvision Cyclone waterproof jacket A stretch,...
Great gift ideas for adrenaline junkies
What do you buy the adrenaline junkie in your life as a gift? An experience trip or must have kit and equipment can be great ideas. Here is a list of some gift ideas for...
What is a mountain marathon?
Are you are thinking about a doing a mountain marathon, such as the Scottish Mountain Marathon, but you’re not sure if it’s for you, or really what it’s all about? Here is a guide...
Launch of new Scottish Mountain Marathon
Entries have opened for a new event, the Scottish Mountain Marathon. The race, on June 8 and 9, 2019, is a classic two-day fell running and navigation challenge held in the Scottish Highlands and...
Packing tips for a weekend trip with friends
If you are planning for a wonderful vacation with your best friends, there are several things that you must take care of if you want a perfect weekend trip. If you are new to...
10 beginner tips for walking the West Highland Way
A friend, Hilary, recently walked the West Highland Way with her 11-year-old daughter Holly. The 96-mile walking trail is the most popular walking route in Scotland and some 50,000 people from across the world...
Mountains on Stage tours UK
The Winter Edition of the mountain film festival, Mountains on Stage, is touring the UK in November and December 2018. The event comes to Edinburgh on December 3 and Glasgow on December 4. The four...
Entries open: Ultra Trail Scotland 2019
Ultra Trail Scotland has announced the 2019 edition of the race, which will take place on June 15 on the Isle of Arran. There are two races of 45km and 26km. Ultra Trail Scotland...
