​The most anticipated ascent of the iconic West Highland Way ​Despite its ominous name, the Devil's Staircase in Glencoe is a relatively short and very pleasant hike. The path has been much improved over the years and the views are amazing. The ascent from the A82 as it passes through Glencoe rises to just over 1,800ft at its highest point. From th...

​The enduing story of Scotland's toughest Trekathon. ​As expected, the scenery was utterly breathtaking as our coaches wound their way from Event HQ at the foot of Ben Nevis into the massive half-pipe of Glencoe. They had needed double the allocation of coaches to ferry us to the start line this year. This allowed us to keep empty seats around us a...

​You never forget your first cloud inversion. All I could see in the darkness of the woods in pre-dawn was the head torch of my pal bobbing about as she jogged up the track towards me. "Look at that!" She screamed excitedly. She was actually jumping as she ran so she could see over the bushes at the view. She was pointing over my shoulder to the su...

When I think of the places I've been and the things that I've done. The army, the mountains and the travel, it's funny to think that my first big adventure was being allowed to paddle in the sea in my wellies without needing to ask my Mum.​ ​When I was seven years old my Mum bought a caravan on the rugged West Coast of Scotland. Full of rockpools t...

​and daydreaming in the middle of the night ​Galloway Forest Park is what is known as a Dark Skies Area. It's a place where light pollution is so low that, on a cloudless night, you can see for a thousands of light years in any direction. The best experience of the park can be gained by driving into the heart of the park at night. Drive south&...

You can't put love in Lockdown. This is a lesson we're learning now more than ever in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic. I saw that same message long, long ago in a place far, far away.​ In these days of quarantine, self-isolation and Social Distancing, it's often hard to spend quality time with the people we love. Zoom calls have become the popul...