Edinburgh wakeboarder Blair Fraser has won gold in the WWA (World Wakeboard Association) Wakepark World Championships. The 17-year-old beat stiff competition in the in the Open Men’s Features contest in Abu Dhabi last week...
Activity / Events / Inspiration / Travel / Walking
A stunning and immersive photographic exhibition featuring Loch Lomond opens to the public in Glasgow on November 14, 2015. Island Drift was created by public art charity NVA in partnership with Loch Lomond &...
Cycling / Cycling / Events / Inspiration / Road cycling
I have been writing about, taking part in and keeping track of the Billie Fleming Tribute Ride. The year-long ride celebrates the record-breaking ride of the late Billie Fleming, who, in 1938, set a...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running
Nicky Spinks is a legendary Lake District fell runner; a veteran of many tough endurance trail running races and amazing mountain feats. I listened with huge respect to her at this year’s Fort William...
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...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running
The two-day Original Mountain Marathon (OMM) took place in Tweedsmuir, Scotland, this weekend (October 24 and 25) and was enjoyed by a variety of participants in a range of categories, from Elite to Short Course. I...
The Reel Rock Tour 2015 is going around the world just now and I headed along to a showing in Edinburgh on Friday. There are a few places in England that you can catch...
Cycling / Cycling / Events / Have you tried? / Inspiration
Cyclocross is off-road cycle racing on bikes that look like road racers but have more knobbly tyres. The race courses are generally muddy and include obstacles that require you to get off the bike...
Events / Inspiration / Running / Running
Scottish ultra runner Debbie Martin has pulled off another incredible race, coming home first British lady in the epic Spartathlon. The 40-year-old Glasgow runner also took fifth female place and was 34th overall in the...
Back by popular demand, The Fair City Enduro bike weekend returns to South Inch, Perth, on October 24 and 25 and this year riders might well meet Darth Vader, Pamela Anderson or Elvis. The mountain bike...
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
21 top tips for a mountain marathon
12 Jun, 2019
Fit over 50 / Inspiration / My fit at 50 / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
A mountain marathon: My first impressions
12 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.
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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. 
