Category Archives: Other hills Grahams & Donalds

The Island of Rum – after yesterday’s photo a few have asked the story to it “

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

  1997  – Another  Rum Callout .  8 Jun 97 Isle of Rum After a long day on the hill just leaving Skye. Injured bird watcher /Mountaineer (1 Alive). Technical carry out of casualty with head injuries and dislocated shoulder. … Continue reading →

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What a mess we are leaving in the wild places and seas. Camusunary bay and bothy a piece from a special place on Skye. What can we do?

Posted on April 26, 2018 by

Many will know of my love of Skye not just the great Cuillin peaks but also the lesser known areas of this wonderful Island. Over the years I have built a love for not one of the classic peaks but … Continue reading →

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1976 – North to South Scotland the Wild Glens, Strathfarrar, Cannich, Affric some of Scotland’s finest walks day after day.

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

The North to South Walk May 1976 1976 Day 8. May 16 – The Strathfarrar Four It was going to be a hard day for me as there was a long walk in to the mountains that we had planned … Continue reading →

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A hard day on the back of Beinn Liath Mhor a few thoughts a day hard day physically and mentally? A huge thanks to Torridon MRT.

Posted on March 5, 2018 by

I was staying at Gerry’s Hostel right next to Achnachellach Station snow had fallen during the night only a smattering but the weather was a little warmer. I was planning to go in to the back of Beinn Liath Mor … Continue reading →

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Heading to Ballater tomorrow. Lochnagar – the lure of a magic place and Memories.

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

I had originally planned the New Year at Glen Feshie but there was a mix up with the bothy so a few of us are of to Ballater tomorrow for the New Year. Many have plans but I am still … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas – Hill days and ice climbs on past Christmas Periods. Can you donate to the Homeless?

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

Yesterday was busy I spent most of the night coughing and lots of broken sleep the usual Christmas cold that sweeps the village. I managed to get into shops early though they were still busy at 0700 a bit of … Continue reading →

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Beinn Enaiglair – 889 metres – Breamore Junction and a grand wee hill in the mist.

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

Away early and got driven by Babs and her lovely Black Lab to the hills via Dingwall to collect Brent. We were hoping to climb the big Corbett not far from Beinn Dearg near Breamore Junction on the Ullapool road. … Continue reading →

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