Caving
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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... Continue reading
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Winter solstice on Rùm
The Atlantic Ocean is wild today. The upper deck heaves dangerously over the waves. Winter is nearing, and we’re heading straight for the snowcapped peaks jutting out across the sea. The peaks of the Rùm Cuillin. Continue reading
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Summer in the Highlands: Assynt underground
Everyone who knows me a little, will know by now that Assynt is my favourite place in Scotland, maybe even in the world. When people ask me why, I sometimes struggle to put this into words. But this summer has reminded me of what it is: evenings in the conservatory, the endless sun, the windswept moors... 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
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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