Summer Solstice walk: Cul Beag, Assynt, Sutherland
With fine weather forecast for the Summer Solstice 2019, I decided to join my Corbett bagging pal Rob for a hike to the 769m summit of Cul Beag. We had another adventure planned for...
Author: Fiona
Easyriders to roll further across the Borders
Easyriders, a project that encourages more women in the Scottish Borders to get on their bikes, returned earlier this year with sessions in Selkirk, Peebles and Galashiels. The project is now set to travel...
Things to see and do in Goa
As one of the most famous and popular tourist destinations in India, you can expect that there is plenty to see and do in Goa. Its coastal location, historical connections to Portugal, rich culture...
3 new Skyline Scotland trail races
Salomon Skyline Scotland has launched three new trail races – a 5km, 10km and 18km – as part of this year’s programme of running events in the Scottish Highlands from September 21 to 22....
A guide to packing light for a multi-day hike
A multi-day hike is great for mental and physical healthy because it offers the opportunity to get away from the everyday buzz of your busy life and routine. But the last thing you want...
Paul Tierney sets new 214-peak Wainwright record
Paul Tierney ran into the record books today when he set a new fastest time for summitting all 214 of Alfred Wainwright’s Lake District peaks in one go. He completed the 318-mile journey and...
The benefits of electric bikes
The breadth and range of electric bikes are on the increase. There are now electric racer, mountain and hybrid bikes. The bikes are lighter, more efficient and prices are coming down. Electric bikes are...
Review: OMM Mountain Raid Jacket and OMM Mountain Raid sleeping bag
I used both the OMM Mountain Raid Jacket and OMM Mountain Raid sleeping bag during the recent Scottish Mountain Marathon. Lightweight kit is important for a mountain marathon because you need to carry all...
Review: OMM Halo Pants and OMM Kamleika Jacket
Ensuring that my kit was high quality, that is, does the job it’s meant to do, and lightweight, I packed a few recommended items from the OMM shop. OMM stands for Original Mountain Marathon...
Review: On Running Cloudswift footwear
I have been testing a pair of the latest road running shoes from On Running. The Cloudswift are described as a “lightweight road shoe featuring Helion™ superfoam for high performance in urban environments.” Features...
