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A Straight Line from Laggan to Newtonmore

I've been meaning to get a proper bike rack for a while. I'd tried a few of ways of attaching the bike to the car and most would involve regular resprays. The £25 I spent was far less than expected and this trip was the fantastic first foray into what my brain already calls "bike … Continue reading A Straight Line from Laggan to Newtonmore →

Monkeying Around at Go Ape

Mrs Johnston and I testing out our head for heights....

Ben Nevis and the CMD Arete

This trip took place on 30th June, so exactly half way through my atempt to walk 1000 miles in a full year. At the end of the day, I was sitting on 473.7 miles, a little under where I need to be, but not much. I considered myself very lucky on this trip. I'd wanted … Continue reading Ben Nevis and the CMD Arete →

There’s Only One Arran Adventure

Our family trip to Arran, staying in a cottage in Brodick. Lots of walking and eating.

Team Deliverance Take on the Tay

Team Deliverance consists of Kirsty, Paul, Sas, Gav, Erin and my good self and there wasn't a sign of a banjo or a squealing pig all weekend. Two days spent canoeing the waters of the River Tay in blazing sunshine and driving rain were a perfect way to welcome the coming autumnal changes. I'll let … Continue reading Team Deliverance Take on the Tay →

Sharing Suilven

Leaving the house at 4.30am, the murky morning mist poked some tiny holes in my enthusiasm and, for a second, made me question the wisdom of driving four and a half hours north. The forecast looked good. Yet the fog became thicker as I passed Pitlochry and even from the roadside near Elphin, Suilven was … Continue reading Sharing Suilven →

Island Children

As a primary school teacher I've taught boys named after the isles of Harris and Lewis. I've taught an Ailsa (Craig), a (North) Rona, a Tara (nsay), a Summer (Isles) and a (Stac) Lee. And not so long ago I taught a girl called Skye. I'm bearing in mind that when teaching some of these … Continue reading Island Children →