by Calum Rogerson | Apr 15, 2023 | Environment, Loch Lomond, outdoor skills, Safety, Sustainability, Wilderness, WIldlife & nature
We’re not talking about that moment after your second cup of strong coffee in the morning while reading the paper at home! No, if you’re out exploring Scotland’s wilder areas and you feel the urge, then there is definitely a wrong way and right way...
by Calum Rogerson | Apr 9, 2023 | Loch Lomond, outdoor skills, Safety, Useful information
Water is everywhere in Scotland, and it is understandable why it draws so many of us to it, to play, swim, work, or experience it as visitors to the country. Despite the obvious attractions, it can be dangerous if not treated with the respect it deserves. Â In...
by Calum Rogerson | Apr 4, 2023 | Access, outdoor skills, Safety, Useful information
As the weather improves and the temptation to dip your toes in the water grows (ok it’s still pretty chilly and not for everyone), take a minute to consider the potential hazards of deep water. Â Even in the summer, the water can be really cold, you have strong...
by Calum Rogerson | Feb 28, 2023 | Access, Environment, outdoor skills, Useful information, WIldlife & nature
Spring has sprung again and with it, returns lots of wild birds and animals that have been in hiding from the cold or sunning themselves in warmer climes for a few months.  It’s great that there is so much enthusiasm for wild life watching in the UK. But as...
by Calum Rogerson | Feb 2, 2023 | Access, Environment, outdoor skills, Safety, Sustainability, WIldlife & nature
New bike for Christmas perhaps? Or, “I must get out more on my bike in 2023.” Â Either way, there’s no harm in us all reminding ourselves how to ‘Do the Ride thing’ when we hit the trails. With more and more people enjoying the Scottish...
by Calum Rogerson | Jan 20, 2023 | outdoor skills, Sustainability
This is such a great innovation – using Mountain Biking as a form of therapy for mental health and well-being. The benefits of outdoor exercise are indisputable, but we can totally understand why mountain biking could help take therapy to the next level. Great...
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