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Loch Torridon Coastal Walk (north side)
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, TORRIDON

Loch Torridon Coastal Walk (north side)

 I often think just being in Torridon is enough, without having to do any walks. It’s just so beautiful and … Continue reading Loch Torridon Coastal Walk (north side)

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED – SPAIN (4 Days)
CASTLES, FAVOURITE VILLAGES AND TOWNS, SPAIN

THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED – SPAIN (4 Days)

I love Spain. We have travelled through large swathes of it over the years and have been thrilled with its … Continue reading THE ROAD LESS TRAVELLED – SPAIN (4 Days)

Ben A’an, a Trossachs gem
Hikes in Scotland and beyond

Ben A’an, a Trossachs gem

This is the loveliest little mountain, with glorious views over Loch Katrine. A great family walk, it’s only around 45 … Continue reading Ben A’an, a Trossachs gem

FAVOURITE SCOTTISH CASTLES
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FAVOURITE SCOTTISH CASTLES

How to choose favourites out of 2,000 or so ? I never have been good at whittling things down so … Continue reading FAVOURITE SCOTTISH CASTLES

OUTLANDER SITES – GETTING THERE
OUTLANDER SITES

OUTLANDER SITES – GETTING THERE

My own overview of car, bus or train travel to each site (public transport isn’t always easy or possible to … Continue reading OUTLANDER SITES – GETTING THERE

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THE BEST SCOTTISH OUTLANDER LOCATIONS

I love ‘OUTLANDER.’ It has earned Scotland a huge legion of new fans and no wonder. Rarely have our brooding castles, … Continue reading THE BEST SCOTTISH OUTLANDER LOCATIONS

MACLEOD’S TABLES WALK, SKYE
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE

MACLEOD’S TABLES WALK, SKYE

Known by its Gaelic name Healabhal Mor, this is one of two ‘Tables’ above Dunvegan on Skye, flat topped and … Continue reading MACLEOD’S TABLES WALK, SKYE

BEN TIANAVAIG, SKYE
Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SKYE

BEN TIANAVAIG, SKYE

This prominent , dramatic hill provides one of the classic views of the spectacular Trotternish coast when driving towards Sligachan … Continue reading BEN TIANAVAIG, SKYE

The Munros in Winter: a Glenshee Duo
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The Munros in Winter: a Glenshee Duo

Just when you thought climbing the Munros couldn’t get any tougher, along comes winter to add another few layers of … Continue reading The Munros in Winter: a Glenshee Duo

The Secret Lochan of Stob a’ Choire Odhair
CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

The Secret Lochan of Stob a’ Choire Odhair

The Black Mount is one of my favourite areas. It’s wild and beautiful, just south of Glencoe and edged by … Continue reading The Secret Lochan of Stob a’ Choire Odhair

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