Central Lowlands
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Ik wil samen buiten zijn
A poem about working inside and living outside, about hands that feel and ravens that smile. Continue reading
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Near to the wild heart
‘It doesna bother ye, living here?’ zegt de tuinman op een ochtend. Ik moet hem vragen of ik het goed versta. Nee, antwoord ik verrast. Ik vind het geweldig om hier te wonen! Is het niet ironisch, hoe we altijd de minste waardering hebben voor de plek waar we vandaan komen. Je kunt hier je Continue reading
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My home for the next few months… Edinburgh
Today I write from a wooden windowsill that looks out over Fife and the sea. The next few months, this old house on the edge of Edinburgh will be my home. I came here to do research at the University of Edinburgh; I’ll be studying the discourse on trans youth care in the UK. I'm thrilled... Continue reading
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12 days out from Glasgow
I lived in Glasgow for 8 months and took every chance I got to spend in Scottish nature. You certainly don't need to venture far from the city to have a lovely day in the outdoors. Here are my favourite spots to go for a hike, swim or a wander all reachable within 1,5... Continue reading
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Alone on the West Highland Way: day 1-2
It’s a long road that has led me here, along this major road in the pitch dark, lugging a heavy load. Months of staying inside, long days in white hospital light. Months of heartache, where I sank low, lost myself, and slowly started crawling back. I was so far away from fresh air, muddy feet... Continue reading
Locations
- Arran
- Inner Hebrides
- Outer Hebrides
- Cairngorms
- Central Lowlands
- Northwest Highlands
- Orkney
- Shetland
- Wales
- West Highlands
- Southern Uplands
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Bothying Caving Cycling Hiking Touring Wild Camping Wild Swimming
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