Challenge Kev Outdoors

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…

18/09/2017

Kevin Johnston

Canoeing, Film making, Nature at its Best, Uncategorized

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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…

19/08/2017

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Film making, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Nature at its Best, Photos

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Signage of an Older Age

I like this old signage because Perth is officially a city. But when this was painted, it wasn’t.

30/07/2017

Kevin Johnston

Challenge Kev links, Old Buildings, Photos, Signage

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Cuillin Campervanning

The best way to ensure your child likes a campervan trip to your favourite mountain range? Let him drive.

17/07/2017

Kevin Johnston

Camping, Nature at its Best, Photos, Vanlife, Writing and Musings

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Bird Cake

After a day of walking, a cake stop can be a great way of appreciating the challenges and achievements of the trip. And it’s even better to share the moment with a new pair of friends.

05/06/2017

Kevin Johnston

Nature at its Best, Photos

birds, cake, feeding, hills, maps
Carving a Kuksa Cup With My Bare Hands

After 6 months work (on and off) I finally finished my kuksa, a Swedish style cup carved from birch with the intention of giving it as a birthday present to my wife. Hope she appreciated the manliness that went into its creation. And even the string was homemade.

12/05/2017

Kevin Johnston

Wood Carving

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BEng: Bachelor in Beaver Engineering.

A beaver den in Bridge of Earn. Some fine engineering.

04/05/2017

Kevin Johnston

Nature at its Best, Photos

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The Secret Howff

Today’s lunch spot in the Cairngorms. With added cheese, pepperoni and chilli mayo sandwiches.

17/04/2017

Kevin Johnston

Bothies, Kev’s Hill Walking Challenges, Photos

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