Beautiful Edinburgh (Day 1)
I love Edinburgh.From the handsome and wealthy New Town (18th century) to the medieval buildings and dark wynds of the … Continue reading Beautiful Edinburgh (Day 1)
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A HIKE ON SKYE’S TROTTERNISH RIDGE
The Quiraing to Beinn Edra (6 miles/10km return and 600m ascent) The Trotternish Ridge and the Black Cuillin mountain range … Continue reading A HIKE ON SKYE’S TROTTERNISH RIDGE
Torridon Hikes – Beinn Alligin
Summary: 5 – 6 hours return; 6-7 miles depending on route. Around 1000m of ascent. A tough slog but a … Continue reading Torridon Hikes – Beinn Alligin
NORTH COAST 500 DAY 5
TORRIDON TO INVERNESS It’s always a wrench for me to leave Torridon. Similar to Assynt, my heart breaks just a … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 5
NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4
Lochinver to Torridon Firstly , some thoughts on Torridon which is now looming at the end of Day 4. To … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 4
NORTH COAST 500 DAY 2
JOHN O’GROATS TO DURNESS (90 miles) After two nights in John O’Groats ( staying in the tidy and … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 2
NORTH COAST 500 DAY 1
DAY 1 : INVERNESS TO JOHN O’GROATS On paper, 120 miles and 3 hours driving non stop.This section took me … Continue reading NORTH COAST 500 DAY 1
THE OLD MAN OF STORR, SKYE
An other worldly landscape and a wonderful walk which shouldn’t be missed. Continue reading THE OLD MAN OF STORR, SKYE
MY FAVOURITE SKYE WALKS
I’m adding to these over time but good descriptions are also found in the excellent ‘walkhighlands’ website. I’ve rated them … Continue reading MY FAVOURITE SKYE WALKS
Cape Wrath and Kylesku
Caught the Shipping Forecast at 5.54am and it promised strengthening winds, heavy showers and more persistent … Continue reading Cape Wrath and Kylesku
THE BEST OF SCOTLAND 