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Take part in Trail Takeover on August Bank Holiday weekend

Digital mapping company ViewRanger has teamed up with outdoor gear giant Berghaus to launch a […]

Kit review: Helly Hansen Vertex Midlayer Jacket

I live in Scotland and it is often difficult to know what to wear for […]

Rise of women walkers in Scotland

Research has revealed that more women walkers than men are visiting Scotland. The VisitScotland survey […]

Three days, nine more Munros near Ullapool

After the disappointment of the Fisherfield Munros attempt, the G-Force and I made the most […]

Vango Ultralite Pro 200 sleeping bag

A recent attempted hike of the Fisherfield Munros required a lightweight but summer warm sleeping […]

The things we learned while attempting the Fisherfield Munros

Last week, I had several big Munro walks, including the infamous Fisherfield Munros, standing between […]

Review: Karcher OC3 Portable Cleaner

I have been testing the new Karcher OC3 Portable Cleaner. I like my Karchers! I […]

Kit review: Sealskinz Thin Knee Cuff Socks

The new Sealskinz Thin Knee Cuff socks are waterproof socks that are useful for a range […]

Harry Potter 20th anniversary: Scotland’s hotspot locations

This summer marks the 20th anniversary of the creation of Harry Potter. Written in Scotland […]

Go! outdoors and make your own challenges

My Sunday Mail column on July 2 revealed some great ideas from a new book […]

Playing 5-to-9: The micro adventurers

What do you do after work? Like many people, you most likely commute home, perhaps […]

Study asks: How ‘green’ is your waterproof jacket?

Waterproof jackets are a key item an outdoorsy wardrobes. But new research suggests that the […]