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The things I learned on a friend’s last Munro

It has been a while since I joined my friend Rebecca on her last Munro, […]

Summer in the mountains: Get active in Verbier, Switzerland

If you are thinking about an outdoorsy holiday in Europe, Verbier in Switzerland is a […]

Glen Nevis Youth Hostel re-opens after £2m revamp

Hostelling Scotland’s Glen Nevis Youth Hostel in Fort William, Lochaber, has re-opened following an eight-month […]

Summer in the Swiss Alps: Day’s hike from hut to hut, Verbier

A trip to Verbier, in the Swiss Alps, in summer offers the opportunity to try […]

Ex-rugby player Gordon completes 24in72 Dumgoyne challenge

A former professional rugby player has completed an impressive hill running challenge for charity. Gordon  […]

Review: Osprey Poco AG Premium baby carrier

So many people ask me about good quality carriers for babies and toddlers. Many parents […]

A family walk: The Lost Valley in Glencoe

I have walked to the Lost Valley (Coire Gabhail) in Glencoe several times and usually […]

50th birthday weekend slideshow of photos

Every time I look back over the photos of my 50th birthday weekend I feel […]

On being 50: Friends, family and so many adventures

If you follow this blog you will already know that I have just turned 50. […]

Top 3: UK Outdoors blogs

I have been ranked at number three in a list of the Best UK Outdoor Blogs. […]

Review: Maier Sports Lulaka and Nil outdoor trousers

Maier Sports have introduced a range of outdoors clothing to the UK, including Scotland, and […]

70th anniversary of i-Spy books

Who remembers long car journeys or walks accompanied by i-SPY books? These wonderful wee books […]