Ultra runners Damian Hall and Beth Pascall set an impressive record completing the notoriously tough 230-mile Cape Wrath Trail in north-west Scotland in four days, nine hours and 43 minutes. The previous Fastest Known...
Rob Wight, who is the author of a new book, Explore the Munros: Your Guide to 50 of Scotland’s Most Iconic Mountains, has chosen five of his favourite Munros – one from each of...
Ahh, Italy… Vineyards buzzing with bees; baroque and renaissance architecture shading al fresco diners on cobbled town squares; rolling hillsides studded with elegant cypress trees; and white-sand beaches that stretch as far as the...
Artificial and indoor ski slopes in Scotland provide an obvious stepping stone to Scotland’s ski resorts – and, then, potentially to travelling abroad to ski. I have been chatting to some of the skiers...
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....
With so many different styles and versions of the popular Fitbit watch,this guide will help you to chose the right one for you, or for a gift. The one thing that people ask me...
British athlete Bex Rimmington, 35, won her age group in 2018 UK Ironman in July and went on to compete in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii as one of the four selected Zwift...
Paros is a Greek island located in the central Aegean Sea. Covering on an area of 165km2, the round, pear-shaped island is part of the 220 islands that make up the Cyclades. The island...
Predictions of a cold winter in the UK will either send you into hibernation, or searching for winter sun holidays. If you’re dreaming of a sunny getaway or a second chance at summer this...
This article describes a four day campervan tour of the Scottish driving route called the North East 250. It was also published in The Herald newspaper. Driving what’s known as the Old Military Road...
It was refreshing to watch Mariella Frostrup’s BBC programme, The Truth About the Menopause. A previous programme, by Kirsty Wark, was a good introduction, but I thought that Mariella’s was more enlightening and personal....
The European country of Germany offers many highlights for travellers with a diverse range of cultures, dialects, architecture, traditions and foods t enjoy. This seven-day travel plan takes you to many of the great...
In the western world, the period around Christmas and New Year, is traditionally spent with friends and family. However, many people living in the colder parts of the west like to look for alternatives...
The health benefits from regularly running outside cannot be overstated, with the perks ranging from having a healthier mind to raising your levels of good cholesterol, as shown by Active. But, running isn’t just...
Although data shows that the overall trend for bicycle theft is decreasing, the stats still suggest that a bike is stolen every six minutes in the UK. So, what can you do to protect...
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