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Best boating destinations in the UK

With thousands of miles of superb coastlines, the UK is a boaters’ dream destination waiting […]

Mountain bagging and writing: Interview with Rab Anderson

This interview appeared in The Scots Magazine earlier this year. I chatted to Rab Anderson […]

Tips and tricks for exploring Muscat in one day

Muscat is the capital of Oman and a popular tourist destination for travellers looking to […]

Europe’s ETIAS non-visa visitors will need electronic authorisation

The ETIAS non-visa countries might need to apply for an electronic authorisation to travel to […]

Christmas gift idea: Joyously Busy Great British Adventure Map

If you are looking for a gift, or a stocking filler, for an adventure fan, […]

inov-8 donate £22,000 to protect peatlands in fight against climate change

inov-8 has donated £22,000 to help protect and restore peatlands – the world’s largest natural […]

#ThinkWINTER campaign for expert mountain safety advice

Scottish mountaineering experts have behind a #ThinkWINTER campaign to ensure that people heading for the […]

The North Face launch Ski Touring collection

The North Face has launched a new range of Ski Touring gear. Designed to support […]

Running: Seven hills of Edinburgh

As lockdown 2021 restrictions eased in Scotland in the spring 2021, my friend Iain and […]

Sole-warming Christmas gift for the homeless

A Buy One Gift One campaign has been launched again by outdoors store Ellis Brigham. For […]

The best gloves for cold hands when running

I am often asked how I cope with cold hands – specifically Raynaud’s Syndrome – […]

Anglo Celtic Plate 100k ultra race returns to Scotland

International ultra running returns to Scotland in 2022 with the 100k Home International event, the Anglo […]