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Walk-run: Five of Scotland’s 4000fters – and an extra Devil’s Point

I have no idea how a chat with my husband, G, progressed from “let’s do […]

Video: The Cobbler (Ben Arthur) in the Arrochar Alps

The Cobbler is one of the most famous mountains in a list known as the […]

Micro adventure: Hill, paddle & mountain

My friend Beardy – aka Graham Kelly – knows how to make the most of […]

West Island Way on Isle of Bute: A wonderful walk of two halves

The West Island Way is a waymarked route of some 30 miles on the small […]

Scotland’s Great Trails: 5 less visited walking routes

Scotland is acclaimed as a top destination for walkers and many come to hike the […]

Corbetts Meall Tairneachan and Farragon Hill in Perthshire

As Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were loosened on Friday July 3 in Scotland, I made a […]

Clyde Coastal Path: Stage 2

I am walking the Clyde Coastal Path in short stages. The Clyde Coastal Path (CCP) […]

Clyde Coastal Path: Stage one

I am walking the Clyde Coastal Path in short stages. The Clyde Coastal Path (CCP) […]

5 more great local walks or runs close to Glasgow

I have previously written about 10 of my favourite half-day walks  close to Glasgow. These […]

Interview with world-acclaimed Scottish photographer Colin Prior

World-acclaimed Scottish photographer Colin Prior spoke to me about life, work and the idea behind […]

Cycling & literary tourism – 39 Steps to Covid-19 economic recovery

A Scottish region, Dumfries & Galloway, has come up with a plan to boost the […]

Quadruple amputee Jamie Andrew steps up to Everest challenge

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