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Yearly Archives: 2020
Hamish MacInnes, the Fox of Glencoe
Hamish MacInnes, a giant of Scottish mountaineering and mountain rescue, passed away at home on Sunday. This tribute from Dave “Heavy” Whalley MBE BEM was originally published on his blog. There will be much written by many in the mountaineering…
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Posted in Magazine, Walking News
Scottish Outdoor Access job cuts despite growth in walking and cycling
Landowners and outdoor groups are jointly calling for better resourcing to support Scotland’s world-class access rights – as a new survey highlights alarming cutbacks in countryside access jobs. Scottish Outdoor Access Network (SOAN) polled all 34 access authorities on how…
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Posted in Access issues, Magazine
Gear Review: Fjällräven Expedition Pack Down Hoodie
Walking in Scotland’s level 3 & 4 areas – part 2
Walking for those in Scotland’s level 3 & 4
The continuing coronavirus pandemic has seen restrictions on travel in Scotland (and the rest of the UK) – cutting down on the areas where we can walk. Those of us who are lucky enough to live in Aberdeenshire, Argyll &…
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Posted in Access issues, Magazine
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