coastal
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Lady’s Tower Beach
A microadventure to Elie was my adventure this weekend. Here’s my trip in 10 photos. The camp spot The cooking set up The views The venue for treasure hunting The cave The treasure The view from the eponymous Lady’s Tower Cooking Morning
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Early Spring Summertime
The temperature in the high teens was repeating a pattern which had continued for the last couple of weeks. Warm days, heat hazes, t-shirt and shorts, evening beers at the local social spot. Summertime was well and truly here and the sea stretched out in front of us as we wandered along stony beach killing…
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Finding Treasure in 2025
Aussie Gold Hunters. Outback Opal Hunters. Gold Divers. If my tv could create a “Wrapped” of my most watched tv shows in the same way Spotify does for music, these would probably be my top 3 viewed programs of 2024. Treasure hunting has been hovering around the front of my mind all year. Conversely I’ve…
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Time for Bed
If I asked you about finding the perfect pea, you’d probably think I was talking about food again. I’m not a fan of mushy peas, but petit pois are lovely when they have a bit of a crunch about them. And don’t get me started on big, fat garden peas. This pea chat isn’t related…
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Seeking Sanctuary in A’ Chomraich
It was appropriate that while the country struggles to come to terms with the cost of living crisis, and the government tries its best to justify tax cuts for rich people at the same time, Paul and I decided to escape to Applecross for three days exploring in the wilds. The Gaelic for Applecross is…
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On the Pool
The clouds concealed the blue sky that was no doubt shining up above the grey barrier. This was the one recent morning that our weather hadn’t seen us blessed with sunshine and warmth. And this was the morning I chose to visit the tidal pool at Pittenweem. Not so much poor planning, it just so…
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Dooking in the Cold(ingham Bay) Drink.
Our outdoor swimming itch took us to Coldingham Bay in the Borders for a bit of a dook.
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Hogmanay 2019
Team Johnston spent Hogmanay with Team Smyde down near Cockburnspath which was a relaxed but fab evening of chilli and whisky. We also took a wander down to Cove.
Challenge Kev Outdoors 