My first run with the Westies hill running club
An account my first time running with the legendary Westies (Westerlands) Hill Running Club, based in the west of Scotland. I had been meaning to join them for a training run for years, on...
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Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park: Rise of ‘wild-style’ campers
Wild-style camping in Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park is growing quickly. More campers are booking into “informal” campsites that offer a back-to-nature experience but with the benefit of basic facilities. Campsites, such...
Have you tried: New aqua park in Dundee?
Foxlake Adventures has launched Scotland’s first city centre water park. The new Aqua Park is located at the waterfront in Dundee and is part of Foxlake Dundee Wakeboarding Centre. The Aqua Park is a...
A Tour Around England
England has so much to offer an intrepid explorer with plenty of glorious places to visit in both the north and the south of the country. If you’re in the process of devising a...
‘Our new baby is the best finisher’s trophy,’ says ultra runner
This story about Chris Sim, a teacher from Fife who ran 200 miles on the West Highland Way, out and back, with a summit of Ben Nevis in the middle, featured in the Sunday...
Things to do in Scotland: Follow in the footsteps of dinosaurs
This summer sees the opening of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom – another in the Jurassic Park film series – at UK cinemas. So there is no better time to follow in the footsteps of...
Best outdoors and adventure books
If you are looking for a good book to read this summer, here is my selection of the best outdoors and adventure books. Read the full pdf.
New BMX park for Glasgow
More than 150 BMX riders will compete for the first time at Scotland’s newest cycling centre this week. Tomorrow, the qualifying heats in the European Championships 2018 will play out the Olympic standard Glasgow BMX...
Find adventure in the Scottish cities
There is a surprising range of outdoor adventures to be found in Scotland’s cities. Discover some urban activity gems to try with the family this summer. Water fun Making use of former industrial waterways in...
Tips for a cheaper ski holiday
Skiing is one of the best active holidays, especially for families, but it can also be one of the most expensive ways to enjoy time away from home. There are so many items to...
