Granny Walk 3 – Drumnadrochit July 2, 2012johndburns Drumnadrochit, around 13 miles from Inverness is a great place to take your granny. There’s a fine castle, even if it’s a bit [...]
Playing with Fire July 1, 2012johndburns I once went on a Leave no Trace course designed to teach you how to be environmentally friendly in the outdoors. We had [...]
Of Pies and Men June 30, 2012johndburns One of the great things about hill walking is that it is the perfect excuse to eat all the unhealthy food you want [...]
Always use protection June 29, 2012johndburns I’m on the final summit push, legs aching and the scorching sun searing my flesh and you know the most amazing thing…I’m in [...]
The Green Lochan – Granny walk number 2 June 27, 2012johndburns The approach to Ryvoan bothy, described in the above post, is another great granny walk. The walk to the green Lochan, you pass [...]
Dancing at the Lek June 26, 2012johndburns In May I visited a night club in the centre of the Cairngorm Mountains. I can hear the outcry now at the sacrilege [...]
Trains from Hell June 16, 2012johndburns I dread rail trips, they fill me with horror. It’s not the trip itself, anyone can sit on a train staring out of [...]