Category Archives: Golf

Colonsay Day – 4 visit Dun Gallain an ancient Fort. Great last day wandering.Seeing the Waverley Steamer.

Posted on June 7, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

At last we had a day out Kalie as she had finished her bee course. We had the ferry late early evening so we had a wander from Colonsay Golf course to look for the old fort at Dun Gallain. … Continue reading →

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Elgin City Football club, then a drive to the West Coast Via Torridon. A potholed busy road and a pair of sea Eagles,

Posted on August 13, 2020 by heavywhalley.MBE

I usually golf yesterday but it was pouring most of the night and I gave it a miss. This was a mistake as within an hour the sun was out. Sadly I heard of the flooding lightening storms and later … Continue reading →

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Great time in Wales

Posted on September 21, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been away in North Wales golfing for 5 days. No hills for me sadly no time to visit pals who live locally but we had great weather. I was very lucky to spend 3 years in North Wales … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Dolphins yesterday and the Yellow hammers was incredible. The Moray Coast produces again.

Posted on May 2, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had written in depth about the Shackleton Crash it reminds you of difficult times. It was good to go out and walk round the Hopeman Golf Course yesterday it was a stunning day. It clears the head. The birds … Continue reading →

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Last day of February – it’s been a long month.

Posted on February 28, 2019 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s been a strange month and the Spring like weather has helped ending what always feels a long month. Sadly I have only been out on the hills twice due to my bronchitis that is still getting investigated . This … Continue reading →

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Best laid plans All change.

Posted on April 10, 2018 by heavywhalley.MBE

Yesterday I had an early appointment at the hospital in Elgin, this happens with age and I had planned afterwards to use my first free day to get out on the hills. The hospital visit went fine getting used to … Continue reading →

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Signs of Spring – It’s still winter on the hills and golfing memories on the “Moray Med”at Hopeman Golf Club.

Posted on March 29, 2018 by heavywhalley.MBE

Spring is coming but still snow forecast for the Easter period on the high ground where it is still winter especially in the highlands. Yesterday I managed a game of golf with the Seniors at Hopeman, we play every Wednesday. … Continue reading →

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Thinking of those on Ben Nevis searching for the missing climber. The new Scottish Avalanche Information Service App.

Posted on January 24, 2018 by heavywhalley.MBE

It is pouring here today and the rain and wind is battering down on the house I doubt I will golf today, we will have to see. It is a lot milder but still winter on the hills. The search … Continue reading →

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Day 2 Golf in Wales-well done on the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award -Daedalus Explorers Scouts.

Posted on September 20, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

We had a great day yesterday at  Denbigh in Wales playing golf with pals for a week. We had a great day in the sun near the Vale of Clyyd . We brought another ex mountaineer Alaister Haveron to join … Continue reading →

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Well done Mark Beaumont what an achievement,averaging 240 miles a day for 79 days.

Posted on September 19, 2017 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have been following the incredible efforts of British cyclist Mark Beaumont has smashed the record for cycling around the globe by reaching the finish line one day ahead of schedule.The cyclist set off from France in July on a … Continue reading →

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