How to prepare your RV for a long road trip
Taking a trip in your RV (motorhome) is such a fantastic way to get away from it all and relax. RVs are the perfect home-away-from-home and provide all the freedom of camping with all...
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Mountain bike route: West Highland Way – Dumgoyne – Pipe Track circuit
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...
Top 5 destinations for your gap year
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...
Scottish mountains in lockdown: Phase 1 advice from MRTs
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...
8 apps to help you pass time on long journeys
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...
Thinking of starting a travel blog? Here’s what you need to know
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...
Di Gilbert: ‘Scotland is where conditions are toughest’
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...
Bikepacking train station to station: Rannoch to Dalwhinnie
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...
Wild Ski Weekend at Glenmore Lodge
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...
#AWindowOnScotland: Scots create a visual map in lockdown
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...
