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Outdoor activities in Scotland — my guides to hiking munros, golf, cycling, skiing, watersports, wild swimming, fishing and horse riding across the country.
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Bonnie Bonnie Banks – Loch Lomond Walks
Loch Lomond’s bonnie bonnie banks are best seen from above, so take a hike up a hill for my favourite Loch Lomond Walks.
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How to climb Ben Nevis: the complete guide for beginners
Planning to climb Ben Nevis? This practical first-timer’s guide covers routes, how long it takes, difficulty, best time to go, what to pack &…
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The best short walks in Scotland
I love getting outside for a ‘wee walk’. From loch side strolls to waterfall walks, here are my favourite wee walks in Scotland.
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Hills for Beginners in Scotland
Are you thinking of starting hill walking in Scotland? Before rushing off to bag a Munro, here are my recommended hills for beginners in…
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How to climb Edinburgh’s Pentland Hills
If you fancy getting out for a walk in Scotland, you don’t have to head to the Highlands. Here is how to climb the…
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Corrie Fee, The Cairngorms
On the southern edge of the Cairngorm National Park is Corrie Fee, Scotland’s most dramatic glacial valley. Let’s explore!
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Going on Safari in Scotland
To spot Scotland’s Big 5 in the wild requires a bit of patience and a lot of luck – and a visit to Highland…
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An amazing day in the Arrochar Alps (& how it nearly ended in disaster)
From getting lost in the fog to a race against the dark, here is how not to make the same mistakes bagging a Munro…
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How to climb Ben Ledi, Callander
The Trossachs has beautiful woodlands, the pretty towns of Callendar and Aberfeldy, and one of my favourite hills in Scotland, Ben Ledi.