The Solstice Trail Series returns to Mugdock Country Park this summer with even more entry places. Such was the demand of the inaugural race last year, organisers have decided to make it bigger. What...
Salomon’s Trail Running Festival returns to the UK this summer with three events, one in Scotland and two in England. The festival comes to the Pentlands, near Edinburgh, on May 18. From beginners to...
Scotland’s many inland lochs offer an attractive destination for a trail run. No matter what the season, weather or time of day, the views of water and sky are often breath-taking. I have chosen...
Record-breaking runner Jasmin Paris has revealed she wore the latest version of inov-8 graphene shoe during her impressive 268-mile Spine Race win. A new era of graphene sports shoes, as worn by Jasmin Paris...
Camping / Cycling / Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Triathlon / Walking
Specialists in anti-tangle headphones, WRAPS, has launched an innovative new product range to change the way people charge their devices and listen to music on the go. The wearable technology company launches a crowdfunding...
I have been testing the Mammut Broad Peak Hooded Down Jacket. It claims to be warm, lightweight and durable. Here are my thoughts. But first, a few words from Swiss pro alpinist, Dani Arnold,...
I met the manager of Loch Ossian Youth Hostel on a recent trip to run around the loch. Jan Robinson talked warmly about her life and work in such a remote location. Here is...
Wild runners Jen and Sim Benson have come up with their five favourite trail runs in Scotland. The couple are the authors of the fully-updated second edition of Wild Running, which features 200 incredible...
With a 50th birthday fast approaching, Annette Flaherty set herself a huge challenge to run 50 miles for 50 weeks. Now into her 10th week, she has already run a total of 450 miles....
Once upon a time, there were perhaps three types of socks: Everyday socks, trainer socks and walking socks. I remember wearing this “limited” range of socks for pretty much anything that life threw at...
Events / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running
Sign up for Salomon’s Trail Running Festival
22 Mar, 2019
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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