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Hugh and Robyn win Montane Dragon’s Back Race 2023

British runners Hugh Chatfield and Robyn Cassidy overcame high temperatures last week to triumph at […]

Eastern Fannichs: 3 Munros and 2 Munro Tops

I have a new summit bagging hobby – and, thankfully, I have friends who a […]

Ring of Steall: Hike or run the route

The Ring of Steall route in the Scottish Highlands includes four mountains known as Munros. […]

Review: Montane women’s Trailblazer 18l running pack

I have been testing the Montane women’s Trailblazer 18l running pack. It is close-fitting, lightweight […]

Review: The North Face Summit Superior Futurelight jacket

I have been testing a new The North Face Summit Superior Futurelight jacket. This is […]

Review: Camelbak women’s running packs

I have been testing three models of Camelbak’s new running packs. Here are my thoughts. […]

Jamie Aarons sets stunning non-stop Munro round record

I interviewed Jamie Aarons for The Scots Magazine. I regularly contribute to the outdoors section […]

Katy’s 60th birthday 1800km, 80,000m Archies round

When Katy Boocock, of Inverness, was approaching her 60th birthday she decided she would like […]

Runner Tom Jessop sets new round Arran FKT

A runner from Arran has set a new Fastest Known Time (FKT) for a route […]

Female ultra runner sets new non-stop Munro round record

It takes most people many years to complete a round of all 282 Munros in […]

Hot, humid and lightning in Celtman! 2023 as Ross Creber wins again

The Celtman! Extreme Scottish Triathlon lived up to its name when extreme weather hit on […]

Review: Ultimate Direction women’s Adventure Vesta 5.0

I have been testing the Ultimate Direction Adventure Vesta 5.0. It is a women’s fit […]