Monthly Archives: June 2019

Sgurr Na Stri Skye A wonderful moving day and a visit to the USA F111F Crash site.

Posted on June 30, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

On the 29 June 2019 I was asked along with Adrian Trendall a local Skye Mountain Guide to accompany the brother and sister to a aircraft crash site where they lost their Dad in December 1982 . At that time … Continue reading →

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Over in Skye it’s hot.

Posted on June 28, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Well what weather to visit Skye. It was so hot and clear blue skies all the way. I went by Applecross to visit a pal had a great lunch fresh smoked salmon and passed the Torridon and Applecross hills looking … Continue reading →

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Remaining Corbett’s for Mountain Aid

Posted on June 28, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Remaining free Corbetts are A’Chaoirnich [Maol Creag an Loch] Ainshval An Dun An Sidhean Aonach Buidhe Aonach Shasuinn Baosbheinn Beinn a’Bha’ach Ard [Beinn a’Bhathaich Ard] Beinn a’Chaisteil Beinn a’Chuallaich Beinn Airigh Charr Beinn an Eoin Beinn Bhan Beinn Bheula Beinn … Continue reading →

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Tranters Round – and No Tigers in the Hindu Kush. Big Hill days.

Posted on June 26, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

With the long summer nights and long daylight this is the time of year for the keen runners and walkers. There will be a few out on these the “Longest days” getting these marathon days in. Scotland abounds in great … Continue reading →

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Fraochaidh a grand Corbett with great company superb views and lots of clegs.

Posted on June 24, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I needed a hill day as I have been down visiting my sick sister. It’s never easy seeing someone you love ill and trying to help. It makes you appreciate life and your health so much. My pal Terry Moore … Continue reading →

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A cycle after a busy day. Bruce’s well in Prestwick looking tired and neglected.

Posted on June 22, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I managed a cycle yesterday from Prestwick into Ayr along the cycle track. It was not far about 10 Miles’s round trip. It takes you along the beach past the golf course and near the Port of Ayr. This is … Continue reading →

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Looking after our own.

Posted on June 21, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am down in Ayr as I have family member who is very ill. I am so glad that I can help in a limited way by doing simple things for them. We are lucky as we have a strong … Continue reading →

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Couch to Celtman A personal journey – Mark Hartree.

Posted on June 20, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is an insight into the Celtman Extreme Triathlon by a pal Mark Hartree! COUCH TO CELTMAN 2019: an A – Z ‘Millions of Midges’ and ‘Thousands of Jellies’, said the T shirts at registration in Torridon village hall.  The event is the busiest weekend of the … Continue reading →

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Ticks and Lyme disease a reminder.

Posted on June 19, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Ticks  and Lyme disease again 2019 It was great to see a program on BBC Scotland on ticks and Lyme disease it’s still amazing how many folk are still unaware of the dangers. I have been walking since the 60’s … Continue reading →

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Well done Ryan – Celtman Extreme Triathlon – Chris Stirling Rock Award – Inaugural Winner – Ryan Maclean.

Posted on June 18, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

Its great to hear good news for a change and to find that my pal Ryan Mac Lean  has won Chris Stirling Rock Award – Inaugural Winner.  Its great to hear of a young man doing well especially a local … Continue reading →

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