The North Coast 500 is a road route around the north of Scotland promoted by the North Highland Initiative, a charitable institution. The steep gradients and busy traffic make parts of the North Coast...
Mountain Hardwear’s Super/DS™ Climb jacket provides warmth and durability for climbers (and outdoorsy people). Features include a two-way stretch fabric for ultimate DS™ (Dynamic Stretch) and hybrid insulation zoning for improved climbing performance. The...
My friend Ben says he has noticed a pattern creeping into our conversations about where to walk next. This year, we have regularly met for a hike and until recently I was usually happy...
I have been testing 30Seven re-chargaeble battery operated heated waterproof ski mittens. They are made by a European company and sold in the UK. I must confess that I have spent a lot of...
CBD oil is claimed to be useful for athletes, including runners and especially endurance runners. The compound is increasingly being suggested as beneficial for physical health. Love Hemp reveals why runners may find advantages...
I love running at night-time and especially in the winter. This is fortunate since in Scotland we have a lot of darkness during the chillier months. I have been posting photos of some of...
Nicky Spinks is an ultra-running legend. The 52-year-old Yorkshire farmer has won many ultra races and set and broken numerous long-distance running records. Earlier this year, she took on what many people consider to...
I run at night on my own with only the company of a headtorch and my whippet. (Note: The whippet is not a feisty guard dog.) Why do I run solo at night? In...
My guest reviewer Seth has been testing the Eagle Creek Wayfinder Crossbody travel bag. He writes: I like to focus on having fewer, high quality items, rather than many mediocre accessories. Because of their...
As Emily Chappell’s book, Where There’s a Will There’s a Way, about her triumph in the 2016 4000km Transcontinental bike race, is published, I put her through an (endurance) interview. She made it –...
Activity / Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Triathlon / Walking
SCROPS 2020: Early bird discounted tickets
17 Jan, 2020
Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Triathlon / Walking
Get set for fun and games at Scotland’s outdoors show 2020
17 Jan, 2020
Cycling / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Travel / Van life
Heart 200: A road tour at the centre of Scotland
16 Jan, 2020
Cycling / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Travel / Van life / Walking
Day 2: Heart 200 tour of Scotland
16 Jan, 2020
Cycling / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Travel / Van life / Walking
Day 3: Heart 200 tour of Scotland
16 Jan, 2020
Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
7km Scottie dog run around Bearsden, Scotland
13 Jan, 2020
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
I recommend: Ben’s bike repair service in Glasgow
19 Sep, 2012
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Helmet law leads to drop in bike-related injuries
23 Jun, 2011
Activity / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
13 Jan, 2011
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Road cycling / Walking
My outdoor clothing guide to surviving the winter
28 Oct, 2010
Activity / Kit Reviews / Munro Bagging / Running / Running / Travel / Walking
Running in a Gore-tex Active Shell jacket
17 Oct, 2011
Activity / Cycle Routes / Cycling / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Mountain biking / Road cycling
Why wearing a bike helmet makes sense to me
16 Nov, 2010
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