Category Archives: Wildlife

In Praise of An Teallach – In memory of Sarah Hassell

Posted on October 10, 2019 by

Many who climb An Teallach climb the Munro’s Sgurr Fiona and Bidean a’Ghlas Thuill. they are both exceptional mountains and though a great day this to me is the appetiser they miss the main course. This mountain has 9 tops … Continue reading →

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Ardmair a wonderful setting by the sea and the mountains. This week snow is forecast for the mountains

Posted on September 30, 2019 by

I am so lucky my Grandkids are in Scotland and up and they were up for the Festival at Ullapool staying at Ardmair Point caravan and campsite. What a location that is. The sea the small Isles and the mountains … Continue reading →

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The Film the Dawn Wall – El Capitan an incredible story.

Posted on September 25, 2019 by

Last night I watched The Dawn Wall with Yvette my stepdaughter her choice it was an incredible story and to me easily as good as the recent Mountaineering film Free Solo. The Dawn Wall is an account Of Tommy Caldwell … Continue reading →

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Ruadh – Stac Beag

Posted on September 8, 2019 by

Ruadh-stac Beag the wonderful Beinn Eighe Torridon outlier. The great domed Corbett of Ruadh-stac Beag is separated from the main Beinn Eighe ridge; it has considerable defences on most sides and access is usually via the screes of its southern … Continue reading →

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Teallach a grand pal on the hills. Dogs on the mountains?

Posted on September 3, 2019 by

A few photos of my old pal to brighten a wet day. He was a big soft Alsatian with massive paws and a superb temperament. He was out most weekends in Summer and winter from his early days. We learned … Continue reading →

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Ben A Bhuird the Oxford Crash Ben Avon and other tales.

Posted on September 2, 2019 by

The Last Flight. Lost then Found This great mountain along with Beinn Avon is one we climbed on a lot in summer and winter, I got to know it during 1973 when we completed a winter foray in February with … Continue reading →

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One of those special days on Beinn Eighe in Torridon.Watching Eagles soar.

Posted on August 27, 2019 by

Yesterday it was an early start for some filming for Channel 5 for a tv program on the Famous Lancaster aircraft. In March 1951 a Lancaster crashed in Beinn Eighe in Torridon just below the main ridge sadly killing all … Continue reading →

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