68 articles found
Article · 8 Jul 2026
This planning guide covers everything you need to know before walking on the Uists and Barra, islands that lie on the very edge of Europe, where the approach by air or sea only...
Article · 7 Jul 2026
Tucked away off the Kintyre peninsula, some 80km (50 miles) west of Glasgow as the crow flies, Jura, Islay and Colonsay sit apart from the routes that draw most walkers north to...
Article · 6 Jul 2026
Getting to Harris and Lewis costs more, and takes longer, than a flight to the guaranteed warmth of southern Europe, and once you're there the weather is unlikely to cooperate for...
Article · 29 Jun 2026
Rùm, Eigg, Muck and Canna lie scattered off mainland Scotland's Atlantic coast, overlooked by the crowds drawn to the famously scenic grandeur of neighbouring Skye — and that,...
Article · 5 Jun 2026
The Isle of Mull, reached by CalMac ferry from Oban on the west coast of Scotland, combines dramatic volcanic coastline, ancient woodland and white-sand Atlantic beaches within a...
Article · 3 Jun 2026
Perthshire has a reputation for shortbread and nice cups of tea, but push back from the main street of Pitlochry and you'll find something altogether wilder. In the words of...
Article · 3 Jun 2026
The Orkney Islands sit six miles off the north coast of Scotland and pack an extraordinary concentration of Neolithic monuments, Viking history and dramatic coastline into a...
Article · 6 May 2026
The Isle of Arran rises proudly from the Firth of Clyde, its jagged northern peaks a tempting challenge and its southern moorlands a quieter reward. Often described as 'Scotland...
Article · 26 Mar 2026
Closer to Bergen than to Edinburgh, the Shetland Islands sit at the very northern edge of Britain — a windswept archipelago of dramatic sea cliffs, white-sand beaches and vast...
Article · 23 Mar 2026
The Cape Wrath Trail is a 230-mile (370km) long-distance backpacking route in Scotland, running from Fort William in the south to the Cape Wrath lighthouse at Britain's most...
Article · 17 Mar 2026
The West Highland Way is a 96-mile (153km) long-distance walking route in Scotland, running from Milngavie near Glasgow to Fort William. It is typically completed in 6–9 days...
Article · 26 Feb 2026
Few mountain groups in Britain inspire quite the same mix of awe, excitement and apprehension as the Black Cuillin. Rising abruptly from the sea on the Isle of Skye, their jagged...
Article · 13 Nov 2025
Long-distance walker and route creator Ken Heptonstall has spent a lifetime exploring the great outdoors. From his first alpine adventures in the 1970s to founding the 900km...
Article · 15 Sept 2025
Hollie, a Munroist and dog-friendly adventurer in Scotland, has been exploring the countryside with her two dogs since 2020 and sharing her experiences on social media along the...
Article · 18 Jul 2025
North Perthshire rightly earns its title as the 'Gateway to the Scottish Highlands.' Straddling the Highland Boundary Fault, it offers walkers a taste of Scotland's vast and...
Article · 25 Jun 2025
From rugged mountain ranges to serene hillsides, the UK offers an incredible array of trails for mountain biking enthusiasts. Whether you're seeking thrilling descents, technical...
Article · 27 May 2025
From the West Highland Way to Munro bagging, Scotland is an increasingly popular country for hikers. And with good reason! With its wild landscapes and mountain tops, it presents...
Article · 12 May 2025
Scotland isn’t just the Highlands and the Lowlands. South of the two great cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh lie the Southern Uplands, the border country. Quite different from the...
Article · 8 Apr 2025
Skye is a theatre in which to walk throughout the year. Walkers and climbers head for the heights of the Cuillin, but the island offers outdoor adventures for all abilities. As...
Article · 21 Jan 2025
The Trossachs, often called the ‘gateway to the Highlands,’ is a region where nature, history, and folklore intertwine. The towns of Callander and Aberfoyle sit at its...