Article · 2 Dec 2017
Falling in love with Arran - the so called Scotland in Miniature
Natalie explains how she fell in love with Arran - the so called Scotland in Miniature - when walking there with some friends.
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Article · 18 Nov 2017
Bikepacking the Moray Coast Trail
Jim Sutherland describes his bikepacking trip along the Moray Coast Trail in Scotland - plenty of hills, laughs and some good food.
Article · 22 Sept 2017
Running the Glencoe Skyline: one of the most technically difficult ultramarathons in the world
Last weekend Cicerone's Joe Williams ran the Glencoe Skyline race in Scotland. The race is regarded as one of the most technically difficult ultramarathons in the world, with...
Article · 13 Jul 2017
Things to do in Scotland this Summer
Scotland is a veritable paradise for outdoor enthusiasts - there's so much to do here so why not try something new? Here's a little overview of things to do in Scotland this Summer.
Article · 31 May 2017
Cycle touring in north west Scotland – how to have a birthday micro-adventure
Cicerone's Joe Williams spent the bank holiday weekend cycle touring in Wester Ross with his girlfriend Caroline. They endured vicious midges and sore bums, but the scenery and...
Article · 20 May 2017
An intro to... The Hebridean Way, a new route through the Hebrides
Would you like to walk the Hebridean Way? Richard Barrett, author of the guidebook, shares the essentials.
Article · 8 Feb 2017
An intro to... Scotland's Great Trails
There is a vast amount of walking to do in Scotland - we should know, we have published around 50 guidebooks to the country! However, there are no National Trails such as England's Pennine Way or Wales' Pembrokeshire Coastal Path. Instead Scotland's...
Article · 14 Dec 2016
Ben Nevis and Glen Coe: A sample route
It's Christmas and we are kind so enjoy this sample route from our upcoming guidebook to Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. Cheers and happy hillwalks!
Article · 29 Nov 2016
What are the Munros? And why should I climb them?
What are the Munros and why you should walk them? Steve Kew, the author of two Cicerone guidebooks on these hills, explains more.
Article · 26 Oct 2016
Try a walk in the Pentland Hills with our free sample route
Fancy a walk in the Pentland Hills? This sample route below is taken from the guidebook to Walking in the Pentland Hills by Susan Falconer.
Article · 26 Sept 2016
Mountain biking in Scotland - a soggy adventure
Jim Sutherland, author of Walking in Torridon, and his friend Dunc go on an adventure with Sean Benz's new guidebook to Mountain Biking in Scotland.
Article · 17 Aug 2016
An intro to... The West Highland Way
Have you ever wanted to walk the West Highland Way? Here is a quick introduction to this mostly easy, low-level trail from Milngavie to Fort William in Scotland.
Article · 9 Aug 2016
Things to do on Islay and Jura in the rain
Cicerone's Caroline has a holiday on Islay and Jura and enjoyed some mountain biking, walking (and whisky tasting) in the typical Scottish weather.
Article · 29 Jul 2016
What about the Corbetts?
Those who know the Scottish Highlands won't need telling that Scotland has some of the most magnificent mountain and coastal scenery in the world.
Article · 15 Jul 2016
Eight epic mountain biking viewpoints
Mountain biking is a great activity for getting to see loads of incredible places quickly. Here are eight epic viewpoints from Mountain Biking in West and North West Scotland. If you haven't got a biking trip planned then we apologise now...
Article · 20 Jun 2016
Success on Charlie Ramsay's Round this weekend
Cicerone's Joe Williams has just got back to the office after completing the running challenge of Charlie Ramsay's Round in Scotland this weekend. He ran the 95km (59 miles),...
Article · 25 May 2016
Ramsay's Round Training: The Long Run
In this article, Joe shares some of his Ramsay's Round training. He will attempt Charlie Ramsay's Round as part of his preparation for the UTMB later in the summer. At 90km (56 miles) and 8500m of ascent, it's Scotland's answer to the Lake...
Article · 29 Apr 2016
Bothies in May: Know before you go
Phoebe Smith (author of Book of the Bothy) gives us some top tips for staying in bothies in May and suggests we all have a go joining a work party to help look after these wonderful buildings.
Article · 25 Apr 2016
Walking in Britain's extremities: Orkney and Shetland
Walking in the most remote parts of Britain offers something unique and different wherever you choose to go. In particular, walking on Orkney and Shetland is like visiting another...
Article · 24 Mar 2016
An intro to... the Great Glen Way
Have you ever wanted to walk the Great Glen Way? Here is a very quick introduction to this ideal first time long distance trail.