The Mystery of the Black Mount August 25, 2012johndburns That winter’s evening the back bar of the King’s House was packed to the roof with a menagerie of outdoor folk. Keeping [...]
Hill Walking – Why bother August 21, 2012johndburns I made it on to the first summit of the ridge just south of Cluanie Inn and looked along the range of hills [...]
Call me arrogant and cynical August 19, 2012johndburns There are angels out there, or at least some people will tell you there are. I saw a short public access programme last [...]
Me and Mr Jones August 17, 2012johndburns There is grass in my baked beans – I must be camping. It doesn’t matter how carefully you cook things when you are [...]
Mind your tongue August 8, 2012johndburns The huge ginger monster glowered at me from behind the bar of the Clachaig Inn and said it again, “We’ve poison bridies.” I [...]
Seeing double August 1, 2012johndburns I am thrashing my way up the hill as fast as I can go. My legs protest, muscles ache and my lungs are [...]
Killer on the rope July 30, 2012johndburns “Have you got me?” I called down to John and was assured all was well. I let go of the top of [...]
Napalm, the gardener’s friend. July 22, 2012johndburns I’m going to be brave and step into the unknown. I’m about to attempt the impossible. I don’t know if it can be [...]
My mind wanders July 20, 2012johndburns My universe turned white. There were no other colours visible. If I looked up I saw snow falling if I looked down I [...]
Granny walk 5 Dores Inn and Loch Ness July 16, 2012johndburns I’m driving along the shore of Loch Ness, my eight year old daughter in the back of the car, when she suddenly yells [...]