Category Archives: Plants

Wednesday, 9th Aug 2017, 7:30pm at Corrie and Sannox village hall Heavy Whalley – A life in mountaineering and mountain rescue

Posted on July 24, 2017 by

I am working on my wee chat in Arran  Wednesday, 9th Aug 2017, 7:30pm at Corrie & Sannox village hall. I am looking up some of my old slides and visits over the years to this wonderful Island where I have … Continue reading →

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Aonach Bhuidhe – and the stunning Glen Elchaig a Cycle, a new remote Corbett a lot of sun. Also a few tips for the sun

Posted on July 20, 2017 by

I drove the short 30 minutes from the Kintail Bunk house  where I had an overnight stay the small bothy only hold 6 people and it was a noisy night as there was a party going on at the Hotel … Continue reading →

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Care of Cummingston sea cliffs – who cares?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by

Cummingston Cliff – Erosion I spent the weekend relaxing after a busy week with Outfitmoray a local Charity in the Cairngorms. I got out for a few local walks and how I love this area getting a few lovely wanders … Continue reading →

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Badaguish Day 3 – Gorge scrambling and lots of food a few tired kids now but still smiling.

Posted on July 7, 2017 by

Yesterday was day 3 for the kids out on a Respite week with OutfitMoray in the Cairngorms they were Gorge scrambling in Glen Feshie and after breakfast they were off after a bit of fun getting them into all the … Continue reading →

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4 seasons in a day on Beinn Eighe at the Lancaster crash at the Triple Buttress with two special people.

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

On Sunday I was up at 0500 and away by 0545 it was raining as I headed over to the West Coast to Torridon to meet some pals for a visit to the Beinn Eighe Lancaster crash in the wild … Continue reading →

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Lots of work done towards “RideforReuben” then heading North – Maybe the Corbett Hartfell tomorrow on the way to Ayr.

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

What a great trip South over the last 10 days the girls were in great form myself and Lexi had great early morning walks around the golfcourse and the bluebell wood with Flo the family dog. Yvette is who is … Continue reading →

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Bit of a wild  day on the tops in Jura but we managed the summit of Beinn an Oir and Colby’s Camp!

Posted on July 13, 2016 by

It was a bumpy trip over to Jura and the sea was rough but we were there in an hour and the Island was in mist. with the cloud at about 1000 feet.  I was hoping for views but was more … Continue reading →

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