WINTER WALKING AND THE EXTRA DIFFICULTIES THAT THE SNOW CAN BRING
The Beauty of Winter My motivation and inspiration to be in the Scottish mountains has gone through the roof recently. Winter had seemingly arrived when …
The Beauty of Winter My motivation and inspiration to be in the Scottish mountains has gone through the roof recently. Winter had seemingly arrived when …
The Great Glen Hostel just south of Invergary provided the location of the Walk Highland Autumn meet. I, along with around 30 others, attended for …
Having access to the outdoors is sometimes taken for gtranted. However for disabled people finding oppotunities to spend time in the wilderness can be more …
Vango Roar Stove Review I had been looking for a good, reliable and versatile stove for a long time but now I think the search …
Ice Blue Rucksack Review The Blue Ice Dragon Fly rucksack is a small 25 litre day pack that is extremely lightweight. First Impressions A very …
Background Those who follow my blog will have an idea of the sort of struggles I have had recently with joint pain. Being a member …
I have been fortunate enough lately to have been given a regular magazine column to write. Shooting Scotland is a country sports magazine that has …
Cairngorm Mountain is home to Scotland’s only Funicular Railway. Opened in 2001 the line takes thousands of visitors up and down Cairngorm Mountain to the …
Country Sport has been something close to my heart from a very early age. I grew up in a rural environment where I was surrounded …
Fern Cottage. It is always a pleasure to review holiday accommodation and last weeks stay in Killin was no exception. Fern Cottage is a two …
‘Venturing Out’ Based in East Lothian, ‘Venturing Out’ are a not for profit social enterprise whose aim is to encourage young people and adults into …
Knoydart is a very special place. A peninsula on the west coast of Scotland accessed only by boat, it has all the feelings of …
Since I began writing my Disability Travel and Sports Blog over a year ago, my motivation to go out and have fun has gone through …
I have been lucky enough to visit Orkney lately and I had a really interesting time. My trip was to carry out detailed research. Funded …
I have just returned home after an inspirational trip to Orkney. Funded by the John Muir Trust (Des Rubens and Bill Wallace Grant), I set …
Earlier this month I was very grateful to spend time with Elliot Reeves and be interviewed for his website Inspired Edinburgh. “Inspired …
Since I started hillwalking again recently, my enthusiasm for the mountains has really come back and I am looking forward to getting into the …
The John Muir Trust is a conservation charity dedicated to protecting and enhancing wild places. Each year the John Muir Trust award a small number …
On a break from my outdoor and adventure life, I have just had the pleasure of sailing the Danube on a luxury cruise. Returning home …
Deuter Rucksack Review The ‘Helium’ Rucksack by Deuter comes in a number of different sizes suitable for a days expedition. I was …