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Five ferries cycle tour on Scotland’s west coast islands

This is an article about the Five Ferries cycle tour in Scotland, visiting the islands […]

Quadruple amputee Jamie Andrew steps up to Everest challenge

It took 45,000 steps and four days to complete his latest mountain challenge – although […]

Review: bite away® – electronic bite relief device

I suffer with swollen and itchy insect bites, especially bites from the annoying Scottish midge. […]

Video guide: Milngavie & Lennox Forest cycle loop

This is a lovely circuit on mostly easy going trails and paths from Milngavie, near […]

Female trio complete turbo Tour de France

This is a story of Tour de Lockdown: How three “mature” ladies conquered the Tour […]

‘Meet’ adventurers Rob Bell and Jenny Wordsworth in live lockdown sessions

British adventurer Rob Bell and ultra-endurance athlete Jenny Wordsworth will deliver live lockdown sessions virtually this […]

Run or walk to Dumgoyne and Earl’s Seat in the Campsie Fells

One of my favourite local hill runs, the route to Dumgoyne and Earl’s Seat can […]

8 wild things to do – and join a 30-day Wild Challenge

When did you last give a tree a hug, or see a sunset? Have you […]

Review: Flanci Activewear running skort

If you know me even vaguely, you will know that I love my running skorts. […]

Three reservoirs mountain bike route from Bearsden or Milngavie

I discovered a beautiful mountain biking route from Bearsden (or Milngavie) in East Dunbartonshire via […]

Lockdown inspiration: Milngavie #postboxcycle

I enjoyed a #postboxrun to all the post boxes on the north side of Bearsden, […]

Video guide: Mountain bike and hike to the Auld Wives Lifts

The Auld Wives Lifts, near Torrance, East Dunbartonshire, is a fascinating heritage site. Three stones, […]