Friends Karen Powell and Maggie Creber headed to the north-east coast of Scotland to bike-pack through Moray and Aberdeenshire. They enjoyed a relaxed pace over four days and wild camped. Karen, who runs Highland...
Two years ago, aged just 30, Davy Zyw was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. The average life expectancy of someone with MND – an incurable condition that affects the brain and nerves – is...
The Creag Meagaidh Circuit, including three Munros, Carn Liath, Stob Poite Coire Ardair and Creag Meagaidh, is one to save for good weather. The views are superb and when I first walked the loop...
With the lockdown easing, many people will be assessing the weight gain of less exercise and comfort food. But how can we get back on track to being fitter and leaner? Here are some...
Carla Molinaro ran into the Land’s End to John o’Groats record books this morning as the fastest woman to complete the 874 miles on foot. She arrived at the most northerly point on mainland...
I interviewed Adrian Trendall, the founder of All Things Cuillin, a mountain guiding company on the Island of Skye. Adrian’s island dream The Island of Skye measures just 48 miles in length and 25...
Three friends, Rob Wight, Iain Cameron and Graham Kelly (aka Beardy) recently completed a huge day out in the Scottish mountains. They walked the Loch Mullardoch Round of 12 Munros over 57km and including...
Beth Pascall has set a new female fastest time on the Bob Graham Round – and recorded the fifth fastest time ever. The 32-year-old Salomon athlete from the Peak District finished the traverse of...
Rock climbing is a popular outdoor sport, with many advanced climbers traveling all over the world in search of the best destinations. Here are seven of the most beautiful, unique and popular rock-climbing destinations...
Nothing beats the excitement of moving to a new home, although it can be stressful, too. In terms of health benefits, however, the hustle of packing, pulling, pushing, and lifting can be advantageous. If...
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