Category: Nature at its Best

Carron Bothy

Last weekend, Neil, Gordon, James and I were supposed to be heading to Sandwood Bay. But the weeks worth of torrential rain had put that plan on (pretty wet) ice. We scoured the weather forecast for even a glimpse of sun, anywhere that the chance of rain was low-ish. We settled for a trip to … Continue reading Carron Bothy →

The Sole Purpose of Your Feet is Toe-tal Fun

My feet are important to me. We are a team. On a daily basis they allow me to play "Chase Me" with my son and wife, run to the kitchen to grab a bag of crisps and do all the other important things a busy dad/teacher/outdoor type needs to do. So it's been pretty frustrating … Continue reading The Sole Purpose of Your Feet is Toe-tal Fun →

Tunnel Vision

One of the old Glenfarg railway tunnels this week. A family outing to explore these tunnels that we've known about for years. Sam loved his head torch and was the best leader we could have asked for.

Looking for the Fairy Cave

A wee climb up Schiehallion and then a scramble down to Uamh Tom a’Mhor-fhir, the fairy cave.

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 →