A three-decade search for good quality wrap-around prescription sunglasses ends with Optilabs. I have a prescription of around -6.5. That means I am quite badly myopic (short-sighted). These days I wear fashionable specs with...
I never thought I’d write this, but last week I found myself despairing at my post-skiing holiday fitness. We had an amazing trip to Utah, Idaho and Wyoming and skied every day for 14...
On the weekend of March 11 to 13, 2016, a new Scottish Cycling, Running and Outdoors Pursuits Show comes to SECC Glasgow. Organised by city-based PSP Media Group Ltd, the experts behind the Scottish...
If you had told me 10 years ago that I would be able to swim 100 lengths of a 25m pool freestyle (crawl), I would have fallen off the edge of the pool laughing....
Ordnance Survey (OS) launched a campaign to find 12 #GetOutside champions in the UK. And I have been chosen as one of them! It seems I impressed OS with my work and passion for the great...
Cycling / Kit Reviews / Running / Ski & Snowboard / Triathlon / Walking
Today I went for a run. One foot was dry while the other foot was wet. That’s because one trainer was dry while the other one was wet. And all this came about because...
If you enjoy open water swimming or you find yourself at races without a private place to change (and you are not keen on revealing flesh) an over-the-head cloak or towel is a great...
I have been shortlisted in the Go Outdoors Independent Blogger of the year awards 2015. It would be lovely if you could take the time to vote for me. Voting closes on November 27. Thank...
Activity / Cycling / Inspiration / Kit Reviews / Running / Ski & Snowboard / Triathlon / Walking
Outdoors clothing brand Eider is evolving its team of high-calibre athletes by opening it up to a community of amateur outdoor-sports enthusiasts.Eider currently supports the likes of French athletes Yann Gobert, Lionel Daudet, Adrien Coirier...
Activity / Camping / Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Kit Reviews / Running / Ski & Snowboard / Swimming / Travel / Triathlon / Walking
Well, that’s very nice! I have been emailed today to be told that I have won a Golden Boots Blogger Award. This has been presented by Hiking The Trail website. I confess I had...
Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Review: OMM Halo Pants and OMM Kamleika Jacket
20 Jun, 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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I specialise in writing about the great outdoors and adventure. I am a widely published journalist and also a multi award-winning blogger.
I hope you enjoy my collection of news, ideas and inspiring stories on this website. You might also like to find out how I can work with you.
I am pleased to be associated with Morrocco Media, a corporate and adventure sports video production, and sports video analysis company, based in Blairgowrie, Perthshire. 
