Category Archives: Views Political?

A busy few days at Badaguish with the Charity Outfitmoray. A walk in the in the wind by the Green Loch.

Posted on October 14, 2017 by

It has been a busy week as I was just back from a wet Skye and on the Monday morning I was on my travels to Baddagusih at Glenmore in the Cairngorms to help a local charity Outfitmoray who I … Continue reading →

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Sad times in the USA a few thoughts.

Posted on October 3, 2017 by

“A gunman on a high floor of a Las Vegas hotel rained a rapid-fire barrage on an outdoor concert festival on Sunday night, leaving at least 59 people dead, injuring 527 others, and sending thousands of terrified survivors fleeing for … Continue reading →

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Long day in Edinburgh at the reception in the Scottish Parliament. 

Posted on September 13, 2017 by

Yesterday was a long day with a visit to the Scottish Parliament  in Edinburgh to  the reception on Tuesday evening hosted by Liz Smith MSP, over 100 members, supporters and partners of the two organisations will discuss with MSPs and their … Continue reading →

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MSPs meet the mountaineers  Scottish Parliamentary reception recognises work of  Mountaineering Scotland and Scottish Mountain Rescue

Posted on September 12, 2017 by

Today I am off to Edinburgh  to meet  some “MSPs meet the mountaineers at a Scottish Parliamentary reception recognises work of Mountaineering Scotland and Scottish Mountain Rescue. It will be along but hopefully interesting day?  Mountaineering organisations are to meet with … Continue reading →

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Heading Home from Killin an easy Corbett and home.

Posted on September 5, 2017 by

It had been a great night at Killin Mountain Rescue 50 th Anniversary  and I was up early in my Hotel in Killin the Coach House. The view from my window was superb with the light and hills emerging. I … Continue reading →

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A bonnie trip to Beinn nan Imirean 849 metres  just off the busy A85 past Crianlarich and new Corbett for me!

Posted on September 3, 2017 by

Friday after tea – It was an easy drive down to Onich for the night to give me an early start as the traffic in Fort William due to road works on the A82 it is awful just now and … Continue reading →

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50 years service by Killin Mountain Rescue Team a celebration.

Posted on September 2, 2017 by

This Saturday I will be with my great pals Killin Mountain Rescue Team on a party at the MaClaren Hall Killin to celebrate the 50 th Anniversary.  I have been invited to speak to the team family friends and supporters … Continue reading →

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