Travel at home and abroad.
This is a great cross-country route for mountain bikers, or cyclists who ride gravel bikes, cyclocross bikes or hybrid bikes with grippy tyres. The route starts in Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire. See below for my...
Many students are keen to take a gap year to travel – and why not? It’s a great way to see the world, gain confidence and enjoy meeting new people. It’s also a great...
Since the Scottish Government announced Scotland’s four phases for coming out of lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, there have been plenty of discussions on-line about what this means for walkers, mountain bikers and climbers...
Travelling brings many benefits, such as meeting new people, exploring foreign towns and watching magnificent sunsets. But, when you’re on the road a lot, or you have a long journey ahead of you, it’s...
I know what you’re thinking. There are a lot of travel blogs out there. But truth be told, not all of them are that great. Travelling the world and visiting plenty of countries, continents...
I interviewed Di Gilbert for The Scots magazine, ahead of her third planned trip to Everest. Note: The Covid-19 pandemic means this third record-breaking ascent has been postponed. Di’s story is impressive. Master of...
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...
It took part in a Wild Ski Weekend with Glenmore Lodge in the Scottish Highlands. This article was published in The Scots Magazine. Ski the wilderness in Scotland Looking upwards from the ski base...
Hundreds of views from attractions and homes across Scotland have been shared online as part of VisitScotland’s social media campaign #AWindowOnScotland. From images of Jimmy Perez’s “home” in Shetland (from TV drama Shetland) to the lush landscape...
Many have been there in the same place as Reza Pakravan. The city career becomes overwhelming and dark moods begin to take over. You find yourself on the treadmill of commuting, going to work,...
Cycling / Inspiration / Outdoors & adventure / Running / Walking
#postboxrun for lockdown motivation
25 May, 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.
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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. 
