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Third Time Lucky
We were going to the back of beyond. Now those are not my words, but the words of a descendent of the last resident of Loch Glencoul bothy. They explain in an info pack to be found at the bothy that “coul” in the bothy name comes from the Gaelic word “cul”, meaning back, and…
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The Road to the Isles
Today’s lunch spot overlooking Loch Ossian and it’s hostel. Just before I headed back to Rannoch by the the Road to the Isles.
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History v Progress?
I love a bridge. And this walk was full of bridges, large and small. Some of historical note (as in you can find info on the internet), others not…… Starting with this beauty. My wander started in Tomatin, just under the Findhorn Viaduct. And I was aiming for Boat of Garten, following one of General…
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Looking for the Fairy Cave
A wee climb up Schiehallion and then a scramble down to Uamh Tom a’Mhor-fhir, the fairy cave.
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Lochnagar Whiteout
And here’s the story of the whiteout and the attached bothy trip. An ace weekend.
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The Devil’s Point from Carn a’ Mhaim
Today’s lunch spot. Sitting on the ridge above the Lairig Ghru looking over to the Devil’s Point and Corrour bothy. Oodles of sushi just out of frame.
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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.
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Stac Pollaidh looking toward Suilven
Fridays lunch Spot. Stunning.









