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Elizabeth completes Frog Graham Round

Elizabeth Adams has become only the 113th person to complete a Frog Graham Round. A […]

Scottish Island Mountain Triathlon in memory of climber Martin Moran

Childhood friends are taking on a self-created Scottish Island Mountain Triathlon in memory of climbing […]

What kit do I need for SwimRun?

Swim-run is a race event that challenges people to swim and run a course of […]

Host of guest speakers announced for SCROPS 2020

I recently wrote about the fun and games at this year’s Scottish Cycling, Running and […]

A guide to outdoor swimming in the UK

Outdoor swimming is fast growing in popularity in the UK and this article will offer […]

Summer in the Alps: Outdoor activities in Les Portes Du Soleil

Les Portes du Soleil is a mountain area in the Alps. For many decades it […]

Have you tried: Islandeering?

Islandeering is the term for “bagging” an island by circumnavigation, whether on foot, by bike, […]

Water therapy: Open water swimming

Open water swimming is widely claimed as having the power to heal mental and physical […]

Stars of the theatre at SCROPS

A popular feature of the Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoor Pursuits Show is the theatre […]

How to choose the right sports eyewear

I am myopic (short-sighted) with a touch of (Presbyopia) (the long-sighted part that comes with […]

21 things to add to your Scotland outdoors bucket list

I wrote a recent Sunday Mail outdoors column about 21 great things to do or […]

Paula’s 2018 goal: To swim the coast of Britain

Paula McGuire is extraordinary. Terrified of water and suffering with anxiety and depression most of […]