A matter of life and death
On a walk up the Loch Lochy Munros, John Davidson discovers the hidden history that tells us about past lives - and deaths - in these remote glens.
John Davidson Plans to improve walking and cycling along the A82 in Inverness lack ambition
My response to Bear Scotland's proposals to 'improve' walking and cycling facilities along the A82 in Inverness.
Answering the call
It’s reached that time of year when our evening runs in the woods around Inverness require the use of a headtorch. Outside of our circle, most people think we are…
Spearheading an assault on Slioch
On a fine day the 981m summit of Slioch has views across Loch Maree to the Torridon peaks and over the Fisherfield hills to the north. It would be fair…
Munro is no damp squib
Am Faochagach may appear as one of the less dramatic of the 282 Munros with its rounded ridge curving neatly to reach its summit but Sir Hugh certainly had an…
A step up in mountain skills
John Davidson takes part in a week-long training course towards his Mountain Leader qualification.
High and dry but still thriving
As far as meeting places go, I guess it was pretty unusual. When I arrived I was first greeted by three beautiful white horses, nonchalantly eating grass among the ruins.…