Inspiration, interviews and empathy as we head into our middle and later years.
A two-day bike packing adventure through some of Scotland’s most beautiful but accessible wilderness, travelling from Rannoch Train Station, via Corrour, to Dalwhinnie Train Station. This article was published in The Scots Magazine. Bikepacking...
I took part in the first Scottish Mountain marathon in 2019. This article appeared in The Scots Magazine, May 2020. I competed in the two-day event in the north-west highlands with my friend Rob....
Last weekend, in lockdown, I went #goatfelling. The idea was simple, to find a local hill or slope and ascend it as many times as required to reach the equivalent height of Goatfell on...
Looking in my diary last week, I spotted a date planned months ago to walk the Isle of Arran mountain Goatfell with a friend Alison. She had made a date with her friend Liz...
I am almost 52 and while I might not be faster or slimmer in the future, I am aiming to be stronger. All-over-body muscle strength is such an important part of staying fit as...
Quadruple amputee Jamie Andrew has climbed the height of Mt Everest on his stairs at home. Keen to find a challenge during Lockdown 2020, the Scot, who lost his hands and feet in a...
With age, finding a soul mate can become more difficult. By the age of thirty, many people get married. And when you are 50 to 60 years old, finding a mate is a real...
This short film (10 mins) offers an overview of an off-road route north of Glasgow. It can be walked, run or mountain biked. Start on the West Highland Way at Milngavie, then head on...
Do you know how your immune system works? Put simply, the immune system becomes activated when your body recognises anything that is foreign, for example viruses, plant pollen etc. This then triggers a process...
My friend Ben and I took a chance on the weather for a walk of the Corbett Beinn nan Oighreag from Glen Lochay on Sunday. Yet again, I think we were fortunate with the...
Kit Reviews / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
Review: Flanci Activewear running skort
5 Jun, 2020
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. 
