Category Archives: Health

The Cromdales and a visit to the crash site of a RAF Armstrong Whitworth Whitley, Carn a’ Ghille Chearr, 710 metres Cromdale Hills.

Posted on June 28, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have visited the Cromdales a few times mainly on the odd winter course when we skied from Grantown on Spey. This was due to heavy snow at various years stopping us going to the Cairngorms. Yet I have never … Continue reading →

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An Teallach memories. Recent and Past.

Posted on June 26, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

An Teallach – to see it’s jagged profile in the distance makes any mountaineer want to reach its summits. This to me is best seen from “Destitution Road” the A832 which has a sad history built during a time of … Continue reading →

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What’s your favourite quotes?

Posted on June 10, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

One of my favourite is : “Looking back on these wild free days in the open I realize my happiest memories are of the suntanned faces of my old companions” Belmore Browne Another: “A man’s best moments seem to go … Continue reading →

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Dog sitting in Colonsay !

Posted on June 4, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Colonsay is an island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, located north of Islay and south of Mull. The ancestral home of Clan Macfie and the Colonsay branch of Clan MacNeil, it is in the council area of Argyll and … Continue reading →

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Return from St Kilda.

Posted on May 26, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

In yesterdays blog we had to leave St Kilda early due to incoming bad weather. Murdo our skipper got it right but it was a very a v journey. I retreat to my bunk as the Cuma heaved and was … Continue reading →

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Looking after the families when a loved one joins a Volunteer agency . “Well being “

Posted on May 17, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

It’s great to see that more is being done by volunteer Agencies to assist families when a loved one joins the team. I spoke at a “Well being” event at Stirling University a few months ago. It was great to … Continue reading →

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Bothies – A few thoughts to The MBA thanks ! Memories of Back hill of Bush Galloway.

Posted on May 10, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

My first visit to a Mountain Bothy was as a very young boy about 12 making up the numbers for a Duke of Edinburgh expedition in Galloway. The bothy was Back Hill of Bush. I received this through my blog … Continue reading →

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NHS info on ticks!

Posted on May 2, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I found three ticks on me after my trip to Torridon. Please be aware and read the NHS info below. We’ve been recieving more calls about tick bites ⚠️ Lots of important info in this post, so please read on … Continue reading →

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Going on the hills alone. Any thoughts.

Posted on April 14, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I often get asked why I go out alone on the hills? After over 40 years of taking people it’s great to go at your own pace, stop when you want and not be fixated by a time or summit. … Continue reading →

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The joy of being outdoors ?

Posted on March 30, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I had a great week last week and it does not get much better. I was on the hill with some great friends they were all types of people in the small group as I was completing my Corbett’s. I … Continue reading →

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