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11 remote and beautiful natural attractions in Europe

Whenever people talk about exploring Europe, they think about Paris, Amsterdam, London, or Budapest. The […]

Runner Pawel Cymbalista sets new West Highland Way record

Pawel Cymbalista has set a new record time of 19 hours, 30 minutes and 9 […]

Book review: Northern Horizons by Will Herman

The first thing to say about Northern Horizons is it’s a beautiful book. The large, […]

Running: Ben Wyvis – and three Munro Tops

Ben Wyvis – Glas Leathad Mor – near Garve in the Scottish Highlands is my […]

Hamish MacInnes legacy to boost mountain grant scheme

The Scottish Mountaineering Trust (SMT) has revealed it is the sole beneficiary of the £446,000 estate […]

Exploring the UAE’s Natural Wonders in a Rented Vehicle

Driving in the UAE should prove relatively easy, especially since their roads are in good […]

Review: Lighterweight Flanci skorts

One of my favourite brands, Flanci, has designed new running and hiking skorts in a […]

Cicerone guidebooks 20% off sale

Cicerone has 20% off all guidebooks and e-books until February 23, 2025. You can browse […]

Lurg Mhòr, Bidein a’ Choire Sheasgaich and a Munro Top

I remember the last time I biked and hiked to the Munros Lurg Mhòr and […]

Palace of Holyroodhouse vs. Edinburgh Castle: Which capital city landmark to visit?

Edinburgh, Scotland’s historic capital, boasts two magnificent royal landmarks: Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of […]

Scotland marks 20 years of world-leading access to the outdoors

Today, Scotland celebrates the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking and world-leading Scottish Outdoor Access Code […]

Kevin Howett wins prestigious mountain award

Kevin Howett, who is credited with being a vital part of the development of climbing, […]