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New Golspie Backyard Ultra Marathon in Scotland

A new Golspie Backyard Ultra Marathon takes place on November 4, 2023. Golspie is a […]

New bikepacking event in Cairngorms National Park

Dirt Dashes, which organises gravel bikepacking events, has confirmed a new two-day challenge, the Lezyne Cateran […]

Corbett bagging: Mount Battock via Glen Dye and Clachnaben

I am ticking off a list of Scottish mountains known as Corbetts. There are 222 […]

Walk Beinn Bhan in north-west Scotland

This article about a walk circuit to the Corbett of Beinn Bhan appeared in The […]

7 advantages of walking regularly after 60

For most people over 60, active lifestyles are strongly encouraged. However, in today’s busy world, […]

The advantages and disadvantages of the latest diet trends

Whether you need to lose a significant amount of weight or you have a few […]

How to run the Moray Way 100 as a relay team

I wrote this article for the Scots Magazine about a team run of the Moray […]

Review: Salomon Sense Ride 5 trail running shoe

The Salomon Sense Ride 5 trail running shoe is described as a “versatile trail shoe […]

Emergency preparedness: Stay safe when visiting foreign countries

Travelling to foreign countries can be an exciting and enriching experience. However, it is essential […]

Take a hike for better mental health

An outdoor movement, The Hike Society by Columbia, is offering training to more than 20 community […]

Europe beyond the tourists spots

Europe is a continent rich in history, culture and natural beauty, offering an endless array […]

Review: Bikepacking Scotland book by Markus Stitz

I have been sent an early copy of the new book, Bikepacking Scotland: 20 Multi-day […]