by Katie & Catherine | Apr 16, 2015 | Out & About
There is More to do on a Mountain than just Climb it! The clocks have sprung forwards and now the evenings are long once again. ‘The Outdoor Capital of the UK’ (Fort William and Lochaber) is currently bathed in welcome sun and warmth – and as I write, the snow is...
by Katie & Catherine | Feb 7, 2015 | Out & About
Escape To The Forest One of my favourite type of walk are ones through the forest. Discovering hidden pathways, suddenly coming across an amazing view and lots of wildlife to be seen. Here are a few suggestions which are also suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. You...
by Katie & Catherine | Feb 4, 2015 | Out & About
Geology Rocks on the Isle of Mull Whether you’re a keen geologist or just interested, there is no doubt that geology fascinates. These geological sites are simply the author’s choice of interesting places to visit. They are listed in the order of an itinerary,...
by Katie & Catherine | Dec 26, 2014 | Out & About
Get Out and About on Boxing Day As traditional a Christmas ritual as turkey and stuffing, is the groan of the after effects on Boxing Day. Fortunately the Highland landscape has amazing restorative powers and so we present you here with a suggestion from each of our...
by Katie & Catherine | Dec 12, 2014 | Out & About
Bring On The Snow! A lot of climbers in Scotland have a ritual; when the first snows dust the mountain tops and thoughts turn from rock climbing to ice climbing, then the ice axes and crampons are unpacked from storage, sharpened and made ready for the coming season....
by Katie & Catherine | Nov 28, 2014 | Out & About
The Majestic Ben Nevis Standing at 1344m (4409ft) Ben Nevis now only shows the base of the mountain that it once was. Formed through volcanic activity, along with the other mountains of Lochaber and Glen Coe, it once rose to over 14,000ft and had a similar majesty to...
