Drumnadrochit Holiday Part 1: Kintail munros and the Caledonian Canal

Day 2: Carn Ghluasaid, Sgurr nan Conbhairean & Sail Chaorainn Day 1 was a day of 'nothing' really. The original plan was that Bruce would meet me in Inverness on Friday evening having done another couple of Skye munros. The reality was that he went to work and we went up together as their Skye … Continue reading Drumnadrochit Holiday Part 1: Kintail munros and the Caledonian Canal

Bennachie and it’s neighbours – lazy Sunday afternoon

Deciding to make the most of the comparatively fine afternoon we decided to head for Bennachie. It’s been a long time since we’ve been here, usually favouring munros or the smaller hills out Deeside way. However, a change can be good and this meant we’d get both an afternoon walk and an evening at home. … Continue reading Bennachie and it’s neighbours – lazy Sunday afternoon

Recovery Walk: Meall a’ Bhuachaille

Stopping off in Aviemore for a couple of days post-marathon, having done very little yesterday, aside from going to Kincraig to see Hamish, the very cute and playful baby polar bear, I decided to stretch my legs today. (The marathon blog will follow later this week - just waiting for the race pics). The wind … Continue reading Recovery Walk: Meall a’ Bhuachaille

Weekend Away

In contrast to my usual hectic weekends, for once I totally relaxed! Heading away straight from work on Friday, we (Mum, big sister, cousin, two Aunties & I) spent two nights at the Golf View Hotel & Spa in Nairn. The hotel has mixed reviews on Tripadvisor but we loved it. The staff were great, … Continue reading Weekend Away