Monthly Archives: April 2023

Off to Aviemore a wander on the hill then with the Ramblers Scotland then a chat at night.

Posted on April 30, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Sorry for the delay in blogs a bit of technology failure. Hopefully the chat will go well, I have a new lap top and struggling with it. Anyway the wander will be worth the early start. Weather – Low pressure … Continue reading →

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Fire Hazard – be. Careful

Posted on April 21, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Fires hazard is back please be careful when out. Glenuig inn update “ Morning. Presume most of you are aware of the devastating fires we had for the last 2 days and onwards. This picture shows how the skill of … Continue reading →

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Favourite wee hills – Sgur na Stri ,Stac Pollaidh & Suiliven.

Posted on April 18, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Mine is easy Sgur Na Stri on Skye I have so many memories of this mountain when I was involved in an epic aircraft crash in December 1982. It was an epic which I gave written about in many blogs. … Continue reading →

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Binnein Shuas “my wee hill of well being “ Memories of Adverikie Wall.”

Posted on April 17, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Despite this being a small hill it’s a great wee walk. The mountain though only 747 metres was an ideal test for my battered body after ongoing problems with my liver and voicebox. The liver problem is something I will … Continue reading →

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A few write ups on Jenny Grahams book. A great insight to a very special person.

Posted on April 14, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I am very lucky to know Jenny Graham If Jenny was in another sport she would Bea superstar. You will rarely meet a true character like Jenny is one.She is a very kind lassie and has a great understanding of … Continue reading →

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Anson Crash – Aeroplane Flats near Ben an Fhuran near Conival.

Posted on April 14, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was asked to help provide the inscription on the new memorial to the Anson that crashed in the far North West of Scotland. It’s a new granite memorial that I have written about in the past in this Blog. … Continue reading →

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Missing person Ben Nevis.From Police Scotland -sadly located 13/4/23

Posted on April 12, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Officers are appealing for information to trace a 26-year-old man who has been missing on Ben Nevis since Tuesday, 11 April, 2023. Zekun Zhang was last seen around 1pm near the summit of Carn Mor Dearg, and is believed to … Continue reading →

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Fionaven – almost a Munro.

Posted on April 12, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had promised a pal that we will climb it, I love this mountain been very lucky to climb it about 10 times. It is spectacular and can be seen for miles the shattered quartzite makes the hill look white … Continue reading →

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Moving forward on Well being.

Posted on April 10, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Recently I have been asked to do various charities mainly on mountaineering but I’m every case Mental Health comes into the discussion. To me the hear folk talk openly about dealing and educating about Mental health is a great improvement. … Continue reading →

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Easter Advice – From Scottish Mountain Rescue.

Posted on April 7, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s Easter weekend, and we wanted to take this opportunity to say we hope you have a great few days. If you are heading on an adventure in the outdoors remember to plan ahead. We expect this weekend to be … Continue reading →

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