Category Archives: Family

My mate Tom Mac Donald RIP.

Posted on January 20, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Tom MacDonald I have the just had the sad news of my pal Tom MacDonald died on Thursday at his home in Dundee. I have no other news as yet. It was a huge shock as I thought the man … Continue reading →

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Thanks to John Harper of The Braeraich for all those years of looking after us in Newtonmore . RIP John

Posted on January 11, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

This wee blog is read by many ex RAF Troops all over the World . I use it to pass news good and bad on to others many who live away from Facebook. I picked this up from Joanne through … Continue reading →

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Tricky winter hills – Beinn a Chaorainn.

Posted on January 9, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I was speaking to a winter mountaineer the other day about Beinn a Chaorainn. A Munro on the Laggan road that is often combined with Beinn Teallach. He was unaware that on poor conditions Beinn a Chaorainn can be a … Continue reading →

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Assynt – Ben Mhor Coigach Sgurr an Fhidhleir – The Fhidhleir

Posted on January 8, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

My friend Terry was up North visiting Assynt he had a couple of great days. I cover for him when he is alone on the hill. It’s a bit of back up for him he sent me a few great … Continue reading →

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A Warm start to the New Year. There is something primeval about a fire outside.

Posted on January 1, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Last night was a grand night with a few friends outside for a fire on the West Coast. Some old wood was collected and we had a fire pit as well. A few friends were about all outside and socially … Continue reading →

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Keep smiling and look after those you love.

Posted on December 13, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I no hardly listen to the news it’s awful. I am lucky having so many folk to chat to. Many do not send cards a lot by the internet etc. yet many older folk love a card with a letter … Continue reading →

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Don’t get down – There’s lots of good news about. Cairngorm Mountain Rescue did a great job in wild weather and I had a visit from one of the Ladies of Lockerbie.

Posted on December 6, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I had returned from a couple of days away at Achnasheen in a bothy. I was a bit down as I had hurt my leg falling in a big hole covered in fresh snow. I also had an upset … Continue reading →

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In memory of my Mum.

Posted on November 28, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

This is the anniversary of my Mum’s passing she died in 1980 I still miss her every day she was a all Mum’s area a special lady. As the youngest of 5 children I was spoiled in every way, always … Continue reading →

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A special day on Terry’s last Corbett with a lot of old and new pals – Am Bachach Kintail.

Posted on October 21, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

The forecast was poor and I left early winter must be coming as I had porridge before I left. I was meeting my mate Laurry outside Inverness and going to take my van to Kintail. As always Laurry changed the … Continue reading →

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All well in Crianlarich – visiting Aunty Elma a lady who always looks after RAF MRT.

Posted on September 17, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

On my way back from the deep South from a good trip with old pals I drove to see Aunty Elma at Crianlarich. My old mountaineering mates tell me I need to post cheery posts. Elma has looked after many … Continue reading →

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