Taking risks: it gets easier with practice
I was having a silly argument with a couple of hillwalking friends a few weeks ago. I’d said I did…
January 24, 2019
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Ramblings and Scramblings
Hillwalking, climbing and blethering
My pick for the fosteraminnow challenge
Ever since @bozz launched the #fosteraminnow challenge, it was in the back of my mind to find a minnow to…
January 21, 2019
Diet for the planet: making food a political issue
Yes, you read that correctly. A group of “experts” have come up with a proposed eating plan for the entire…
January 17, 2019
No added sugar please!
I hate New Year resolutions, but it really is time I gave up sugar. Processed, refined sugar, that is –…
January 13, 2019
Is the era of driving really coming to an end?
Driverless cars are coming – but maybe not as quickly as we’ve been expecting. An article published on the BBC…
January 10, 2019
Six days in Torridon, Part 3: Slioch
Slioch was to be my third big mountain walk in three days. Unlike Beinn Alligin and Beinn Eighe, Slioch only…
January 8, 2019
Six days in Torridon, Part 2: Beinn Eighe
Beinn Eighe is one of the most beautiful mountains I have ever seen, and it took me three attempts before…
January 6, 2019
Six days in Torridon, Part 1: Beinn Alligin
It’s the darkest time of year, with less than seven hours of daylight. And those daylight hours are pretty muted!…
January 4, 2019
The Sheep Heid Inn – A Tasteem Review
The Sheep Heid and Gutted Haddie don’t sound very appetising, but this combination made for a slap-up lunch on Saturday!…
December 17, 2018
The End of Year Steemit Top 50 Challenge
I was nominated for this post by @slobberchops, and I’m going to have fun with it. Like @slobberchops, I think…
December 14, 2018