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5 of the best – and quieter – long-distance walking trails in Scotland

Scotland is acclaimed as a top destination for walkers and many come to hike the […]

Have you tried: Night mountain bike riding?

Mountain biking is great fun at any time, but night mountain biking riding reveals a […]

Finlay Wild’s summer of record-breaking Scottish runs

Runner Finlay Wild has been quietly – but determinedly – ticking off a series of […]

Family adventure: Highland wilderness glamping with pack ponies

Outdoors provider Scot Mountain Holidays has created a new adventure holiday that I think will […]

Danny MacAskill rides Dubh Slabs on Isle of Skye

Top Scottish rider Danny MacAskill has launched his latest feature video, Danny MacAskill – The […]

Review: CimAlp Vinson Hardshell jacket

My guest reviewer Seth has been testing the CimAlp Vinson Hardshell Jacket. It is aimed […]

Kilpatrick Hills: 5 walking and trail running routes

During lockdown 2021, I am again endeavouring to find new adventures on my doorstep. There […]

5 must-have apps if you spend time outdoors

Spending time outdoors improves our mental and physical health. So if you are eager to […]

Home school ideas: Places to ‘visit’ in Scotland

Many attractions across Scotland are offering on-line home schooling programmes, classes and creative ideas. With […]

Review: Flanci skapri (aka the winter skort)

It appears that I have been the inspiration for a new item of running clothing […]

Recognising common health issues in active and adventurous dogs

We all want to do the best we can for our dogs when it comes […]

Nepali climbers the first to summit K2 in winter

Yesterday, at 5pm local time, a team of Napali climbers made history when they became […]