Category Archives: Plants

Christmas Message.

Posted on December 25, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Happy Christmas and thanks for all the messages and kindness. Be good to those you love and spare a thought for all those in the Emergency Agencies who are looking after us all. Never forget without their family support we … Continue reading →

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Orkney – The Stones of Stenness

Posted on September 27, 2023 by heavywhalley.MBE

Today we wanted to be away early the weather would change and also miss the Cruise ships buses and the crowds.The Stones of Stenness are part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site, a series of important domestic … Continue reading →

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“Blessed are those who repair” Potholes and eroded paths.

Posted on July 25, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I have just been over in the West and despite the rain and midges it was magic I am so lucky to live in Scotland. After a great walk with the dogs we had a swim in Loch Torridon. Next … Continue reading →

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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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Day 3 Colonsay -The Strand

Posted on June 5, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

Today was another day with Islay the collie. Ksllie was away on her last day of bee keeping . Last nights night we watched A Sherlock Holmes film involving Bees! The weather again was superb so we were away for … Continue reading →

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Arrived at St Kilda after a long journey from Stornoway. What a place.

Posted on May 25, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

We left the boat yard for St Kilda Murdo our Skipper deciding to make use of the weather. It was a long day arriving at Village Bay St Kilda about 0130 Tuesday morning. It was pretty rough journey at times … Continue reading →

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Time on Rock

Posted on January 27, 2022 by heavywhalley.MBE

I heard the author Anna Fleming speak on the Outofdoors podcast it was a really interesting interview. I enjoyed hearing about her book and her journey rock climbing and learning about the natural world. It was interesting to hear her … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Articles, Avalanche info, Bothies, Corbetts and other hills, Family, Flora, Friends, Ice climbing Canada, Mountain rescue, Mountaineering, Munros, People, Plants, Rock Climbing, Scottish winter climbing., Views Mountaineering, Well being, Wildlife | 8 Comments

Glendessary and Glen Kingie – and my Father as a student missionary.

Posted on July 30, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I received this piece about my Father: I was looking at Ian Mitchell’s book titled Mountain Footfalls. In his chapter on Glendessary he refers to an article in an old issue of the Life and Work The Church of Scotland … Continue reading →

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Slowing down? It means more time to look around away from the hills. A visit to “Ring of Bright Water country” to ease the legs. Ticks be aware !

Posted on June 30, 2021 by heavywhalley.MBE

I find nowadays that after a day on the hill I enjoy a “recovery wander” in the local area if I am away from home. I was at Arnisdale this weekend on Beinn Sgreathill and we had to be in … Continue reading →

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