Summer Isles sea kayak trip
John Davidson I spent the weekend on the water on this sea kayak trip to the Summer Isles with Explore Highland. We had unbelievably good weather and conditions, sunny with a light…
highlands
Climbing in Torridon
We spent yesterday in Torridon having a day climbing on a superb crag beyond Diabaig in Torridon, Wester Ross, with Jim Sutherland of nineonesix guiding. As an alternative approach, Jim…
Hill running – Bac an Eich
I had my first real experience of hill running today, when I was taken up Bac an Eich in Strathconon by a couple of guys from the Highland Hill Runners.…
The beautiful Scottish Highlands
I had booked a week off over the Easter holidays intending to do some decorating in the house, but when you live in a place like the Highlands it’s difficult…
Running around Loch Affric
Been out for a great run today in the beautiful setting of Glen Affric, following the route around Loch Affric from the end of the public road.
Sgurr nan Clach Geala and Sgurr nan Each
These two fine Munros in the Fannichs made a superb winter outing on Saturday. Peter and I had seen the ridge leading up Sgurr nan Clach Geala on a previous…
A new year – time for new adventures!
This picture seems to have gone down well – see this week’s Active Outdoors to find out where it is and follow the great walk to get there!