I am now 50 – and I need a big goal…
Turning 50 feels like a defining moment. I look back at important age milestones – and make a grand (stupid?) plan for my 50th year. When you are four or five you are deemed...
Category: Travel
Articles written by Fiona Russell with a travel theme
Family bike festival returns to Comrie Croft
There will be three festivals rolled into one at this year’s family focused Cream o’ the Croft Bike Festival at Comrie Croft, near Crieff in Perthshire. Taking place over a long weekend, from June 15...
Scottish island hosts new Ultra Tour of Arran
The Isle of Arran, off Scotland’s west coast, provided the perfect outdoors playground for a new ultra race. The Ultra Tour of Arran, which was organised by the UK’s favourite adventure challenge event organiser...
7 creative ways to be thrifty when travelling
Overseas travel can be pricey, especially when the British pound is weak, but don’t give up your hopes of a a dream trip. Instead, follow some of these great tips for being a thrifty...
Fairytale camping at Comrie Croft
Climbing a winding flight of log steps through woodland, I feel like I have stepped into the setting of a fairytale. The light is dusky and I can hear the twittering of birds above...
Great running route: In search of Loch Turret near Comrie Croft
During a trip to Comfrie Croft, I spotted a map of various local walks. I asked the very helpful Amanda at reception about the walking routes because I was planning to head off for...
Earth Day: Plan an eco-escape in Scotland
Increasing numbers of people are thinking green when it comes to travel. One way to reduce you carbon footprint is to holiday at home. Take public transport to your destination or, better still, cycle...
Have you tried?: The North East 250
I wrote about the new North East 250 route – for drivers and cyclists – in my recent Sunday Mail column. Read the full story below or see the pdf. I have also written...
6 reasons to go on a running holiday in the Dolomites
The Dolomites form a mountain range in north-eastern Italy. They are very beautiful, especially thanks to the limestone that creates the high and jagged mountains. I was bowled over by the scenery on a...
Skiing in Scotland: Where is the steepest, longest, highest, oldest, newest…?
Scotland’s “proper” winter has been a big bonus for the five ski resorts. Thanks to excellent snow coverage and what feels like more bluebird days than normal, the ski centres have been busy with...
