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THE CAIRNWELL MUNROS OF GLENSHEE
Cairngorm National Park, CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

THE CAIRNWELL MUNROS OF GLENSHEE

DAY 3: Walking in Cairngorm National Park  Woke up at 6am having slept fitfully in the tent.Absolutely starving.Made tea for … Continue reading THE CAIRNWELL MUNROS OF GLENSHEE

A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 2)
Cairngorm National Park, CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond, SCENIC DRIVES

A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 2)

DAY 2 SATURDAY: MEALL CUAICH( Myall coo ich. The ‘y’ sound is as in ‘yacht’) Official time for the walk: … Continue reading A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 2)

A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 1)
Cairngorm National Park, CLIMBING THE MUNROS, Hikes in Scotland and beyond

A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 1)

FRIDAY: A TRIO OF SUMMITS AWAITS – GEAL CHARN, BEINN UDLAMAIN, A ‘MHARCONICH (10 miles 980m ascent total) When I … Continue reading A WEEKEND’S WALKING IN CAIRNGORM NATIONAL PARK (DAY 1)

A WALK UP BRUACH NA FRITHE (SKYE CUILLIN)
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A WALK UP BRUACH NA FRITHE (SKYE CUILLIN)

One of the easier of Skye’s famous Black Cuillin peaks.Suitable for ordinary hillwalkers , posing no difficulties, but transporting you … Continue reading A WALK UP BRUACH NA FRITHE (SKYE CUILLIN)

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ALLOWAY (Ayrshire)

One of SCOTLAND’S LOVELIEST VILLAGES The birthplace of handsome, charming Robert Burns and the setting of one of his most famous … Continue reading ALLOWAY (Ayrshire)

A Winter Walk up Beinn Chonzie, Perthshire
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A Winter Walk up Beinn Chonzie, Perthshire

  One of the easiest Munros (mountains over 3,000 feet), rising above attractive Glen Lednock near Comrie. Height  931m.  Do-able … Continue reading A Winter Walk up Beinn Chonzie, Perthshire

Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island
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Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island

This is a stunning easy walk of around 5km total , to a tiny tidal island in Loch Bracadale. It … Continue reading Hikes on Skye: Oronsay Island

OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE
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OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE

How to get to Skye? See the best sights? Even travel the traditional way – by boat. If you really … Continue reading OVER THE SEA TO SKYE: THE KYLERHEA FERRY ROUTE

Stromness, Orkney
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Stromness, Orkney

I arrived in Stromness on a grey, wet and cold May morning and was still captivated by it. I’m sure … Continue reading Stromness, Orkney

MY NO 3 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE
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MY NO 3 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

A route which includes fine castles and some nice small villages/towns and a shopping fix.Despite not really being much of … Continue reading MY NO 3 DRIVING ROUTE TO SKYE

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