Gamping: The ideal outdoor adventure during Covid-19 lockdown
On a sunny and dry weekend in Scotland, I would normally head to the hills and mountains to walk or run. During Covid-19 lockdown this is not possible so I have come up with...
Category: Activity
Articles written by Fiona Russell about a range of adventure events
Review: Leatherman Signal Multi Tool
This is a blog and video review of the Leatherman Signal Multi Tool. It has a number of traditional functional tools such as pliers, saw, can and bottle opener, awl, a variety of hex...
6 great book guides: Walking and cycling in Scotland
Following on from my recent blog post about inspiring adventure and outdoors books, here is another: Six books to inspire walking and cycling in Scotland. They are al produced by Cicerone. More inspiration: Round...
Call to stay close to home during Covid-19 crisis
I find myself stunned by the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK and worldwide. I am not going to go into the politics of what is happening and nor will I use...
Review: Osprey Dyna 6 running pack
The Osprey Dyna 6 running pack is a running “vest” style of pack. Like many other brands, Osprey is now offering runners a pack that fits like a glove to shoulders and upper torso....
New mountaineering group for teenagers in Scotland
A Mountaineering Youth Group in Scotland is being launched with a trip to The Cobbler in the Arrochar Alps next month. The idea for the first Scottish youth mountaineering club was ignited at the...
Review: Osprey Jet 12 Pack for children
My guest reviewer, Seth G, has written about the Osprey Jet 12 pack for kids. He writes: The Jet 12 pack is great for children because of its size, durability and fit. Our seven...
Review: Granite Gear Blaze 60l backpack
My guest reviewer Anthony Forrest McMahan has been testing the Granite Bear Blaze 60l backpack. He writes: “I would recommend this pack to anybody backpacking for any length of time. It does come with...
New triathlon training centre opens in Glasgow
Glasgow-based training group, Project 3, launched a triathlon centre in Hillington, Glasgow, this week. The centre was officially opened by Marc Austin, a Commonwealth Games triathlon bronze medallist. The facility is aimed at sports...
Bosch eMTB Challenge returns to Scotland
An eMTB challenge series for all abilities, The Bosch eMTB Challenge supported by Trek, returns to Scotland for the second year. TweedLove Bike Festival in Peebles will once again host the Challenge on September...
