Update to Gaelic place names mystery
As I said, when writing about the Gaelic mountains workshop earlier this week I have been curious to know the correct pronunciation of Ben Chonzie, a Munro near Comrie in Perthshire. Cailean Maclean kindly...
As I said, when writing about the Gaelic mountains workshop earlier this week I have been curious to know the correct pronunciation of Ben Chonzie, a Munro near Comrie in Perthshire. Cailean Maclean kindly...
The snow fell all around me wherever I went this weekend. On an attempt of Carn Mor Dearg the snow was so deep that I fell up to my neck into the white, fluffy...
Do you know your Beinn from your Bidean, or the difference between Sgorr and Sgurr. And could you identify a Torr, Tom or Tulach? The chances are you have seen all of these words...
A new survey has revealed five of the most common mistakes made when navigating on the hills – although I am struggling to believe point five. The study, which was commissioned by Brunton and...
It’s often said that the journey is more important than the destination, and this is never truer than when hiking. It’s an easy, accessible, inexpensive and relaxing pastime that offers many health benefits. Getting...
The North face has won a prestigious ISPO award in the Ski – Avalanche Safety category for its innovative avalanche safety device, the ABS Modulator. The ABS Modulator is the world’s first fully modular,...
Ellis Brigham Mountain Sports is the UK’s first retailer to stock the new Gore-Tex Surround™ footwear, which features 360° breathability. Gore-Tex Surround™ technology “extends the breathability of the footwear so moisture can escape from...
I have been the Visitscotland guides writer for many years. Here are the VisitScotand Walks 2015 and VisitScotand Active 2015 guides. You’ll find them in printed format in tourist info centres etc and in digital...
Sometimes a series of photos is enough to convey the experience of a fabulous walk in Scotland’s great outdoors. Here are the pictures taken on a recent Munroaming hike to the summit of the Munro...
Activity / Cycling / Inspiration / Munro Bagging / Running / Walking
I try to be as fit and healthy as possible but it doesn’t always happen. So here is my list of top 10 healthier New Year resolutions. (In no particular order.) Run more: I...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure / Ski & Snowboard
Campsies ski tour 2: Meikle Bin
11 Jan, 2021
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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