I've procrastined on this for too long…!
It has been emotional writing this newsletter but also exciting to think about and contemplate! This newsletter marks a milestone, ending what was, and marking a new beginning for all of us
Dumgoyne Hill summit camp, sunset and hot chocolate!
We (Eve and I) climbed Dumgoyne Hill for our first wild camp since we completed our charity hike on all of Scotland’s Great Trails. Camping on the summit of Dumgoyne Hill was poignant as we sat together watching the sunset on a cold evening, sipping a hot chocolate.
The Great Glen Canoe Trail
The Great Glen Canoe Trail was more challenging than we had expected. We encountered torrential rain, a weather warning for wind, and swells of over 4 feet on Loch Ness. This was a trail that we will never forget.
‘Cinders’ - a Scottish Ballet experience
On 18th January, as part of my birthday treat, we went to watch the relaxed performance of Scottish Ballets festive production ‘Cinders’ at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre. The ballet is breaking with the traditional story of Cinderella with a surprise in store each night for the audience. As the curtain
Stop being concerned about your daily mileage when hiking
Don't worry about how far you should hike in a day or compare yourself to other people!
Welcome to 2024 & the first Q&A of the year!
Questions and Answers (Q&A's)
The year that was 2023 and the year that will be... 2024
2023 was an outstanding year! Here's to 2024...
Merry Christmas 2023
On this, the Eve before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse... I am now telling myself to stop reciting poems and paraphrasing Christmas carols! It's been an amazing year so far but it's not over yet, at
Cross Borders Drove Road
Hiking the Cross Borders Drove Road in challenging winter conditions, at the end of November and, the start of December was incredible. It challenged us both physically and mentally, hiking into the darkness with ice forming on our cloths and backpacks.
Cross Borders Drove Road | Day 6
Our last day on the Cross Borders Drove Road was superb. We fished as the snow was falling all around us. It was the perfect finish!
Cross Borders Drove Road | Day 1
A cold exhausting day on the Cross Borders Drove Road, hiking 12.1 miles from the carpark at Little Vantage to West Linton over the Pentland Hills.
