Category Archives: Views Political?

Not a Lot Of People Know this ?

Posted on January 20, 2020 by

These notice boards have been in my local forest for many years. They were so ahead of there time. I was told the local Community Council put them up what a great idea and so forwarding thinking. It reads : … Continue reading →

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Compensation payments to Wind Farms?

Posted on January 18, 2020 by

Last night there was an interesting piece on BBC Scotland. I have been interested in the Wind farm and renewables debate it’s a very debatable subject for many and interesting to see the reaction by many of both sides of … Continue reading →

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Chasing the early routes. Often ending in taking the gear for a walk.

Posted on December 18, 2019 by

Looking back at early winter! I remember when I climbed a lot trying to get the first winter route in. We were pretty competitive at the time there were a few of us in the team Usually when the first … Continue reading →

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Remembrance week – after all the parades how do we look after our Service men and women today ?

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

Thanks for the comments on my blogs during this Remembrance week each day I did a piece on Aircraft Crashes in the Mountains. It’s good to remember these places and to get away from the crowds and remember those who … Continue reading →

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Suilven – the Famine or Destitution Walls – Beinn Dearg and The road of Destitution.

Posted on October 31, 2019 by

After my winter wander on Beinn Dearg I had a look at some other effects of this tragic time in Scotland’s history. On that day I followed the “Famine Wall” on to near the summit and then all the way … Continue reading →

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Beach Clean Camasunary Bay beach Skye.

Posted on August 25, 2019 by

This is from a Facebook “Group All things Cuillin” on Skye. It is amazing what was done by folk to clean up a remote beach. Thanks to Adrian Trednall for letting me reproduce this . Many thanks to all who … Continue reading →

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The Falklands – a winter climb on Harriet.

Posted on August 12, 2019 by

I was privileged to spend two tours in the Falklands when I was in the RAF. It is a wonderful place for wildlife and mountains. Most of the popular peaks are less than 1000 feet and were the scene of … Continue reading →

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