2023
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An Assynt saga – part 4: a night on Suilven
We need to get out of the tent; it’s nearly being taken by the wind. I zip open the front and for a moment I am standing in a sky of pink, blue and orange. Then the clouds charge over the hilltop, and the world turns white on me. Continue reading
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An Assynt saga – part 3: Stac Pollaidh
There is a wee hill in Assynt that has won over the hearts of many: Stac Pollaidh, Gaelic for “steep rock by the pool”, a name which describes the hill all too literally. Minimal effort is rewarded with views over Sutherland's wilderness as far as the eye can see. The title of best short hike in Scotland would not be... Continue reading
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An Assynt saga – part 2: panoramas and pies
As suddenly as the clouds can descend over the Scottish Highlands, just as quickly can they clear up again. It takes us all morning to recharge from our adventure the night before, but when we finally step outside around noon, we are greeted by a clear blue sky. We are sluggish and soar, but we know a day like this is rare... Continue reading
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An Assynt saga – part 1: wet caves and wild streams
All around me is water. I am standing in the middle of a wild river, while rain pours down on me. All my muscles contract to keep in balance. One misstep, and the river takes me. Laughing, I wonder how it has come to this again... Continue reading
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My wild swimming spots in Scotland
During my time in Scotland I discovered a love for embracing the cold. Wild swimming in Scotland is amazingly diverse, with everything from calm lochs to outstretched beaches to pools beneath a thundering waterfall. If you’ve ever wondered whether wild swimming is for you, then this is the place to try it. [...] Continue reading
Locations
- Arran
- Inner Hebrides
- Outer Hebrides
- Cairngorms
- Central Lowlands
- Northwest Highlands
- Orkney
- Shetland
- West Highlands
- Southern Uplands
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Bothying Caving Cycling Hiking Touring Wild Camping Wild Swimming
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