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Scramble on the Buachaille and a walking rebirth win September competition

September turned out to be a great month with loads of great reports of all sorts of adventures. The £100 Highlander 1st prize voucher goes to Borntobemountaingirl for Success on Creag a’ Bhancair Grade 1 Scramble to Stob Dearg – fascinating account of an alternative scramble route up Buachaille Etive Mòr. The September runner-up £50 Highlander voucher prize goes to johnkaysleftleg for Rebirth – fabulous photos of a Cumbrian classic and good to see someone get their walking mojo back. Congratulations to both winners and thanks to everyone who posted. To be in with a chance of winning this month’s competition simply post a

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Cuillin Sunrise and Missing Shoes win August walk report prizes

A huge variety of fantastic walk reports last month made it hard to choose the winners. In the end Dramamine pipped the post with an atmospheric tale and great photos A Night on Blà Blà Blà Bheinn (Blaven) – the £100 Highlander 1st prize voucher is well deserved. The August runner-up £50 Highlander voucher prize went to Old Guys Do Ben Alder from Loch Ossian Youth Hostel. A great adventure with a few unexpected difficulties and plenty of frogs. Just a couple of mentions for reports which narrowly missed out on prizes. The judges were fascinated by the different conditions and photos in

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Memorable mountains win Walkhighlands competition

Fantastic to see everyone’s adventures in July on the Walkhighlands forum – plenty of mentions of clegs (horseflies) and midges but also a fair bit of sunshine for the school holidays. Vouchers for outdoor gear from Highlander are winging their way to the people behind two very memorable mountain days. 1st prize and a £100 Highlander voucher goes to teaandpies for Icon for 150  – an epic day on the Ring of Steall that seemed very unlikely only a few months before. The runner-up this time is another Walkhighlands forum regular, Dogplodder for From Black Mount splendour to car park torture which wins

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Trossachs Explorer bus returns

Following a successful trial in 2024, the Trossachs Explorer Shuttle Bus is returning for a second and expanded pilot this season. The pilot service service will run from 7th July to 5th October 2025 building on the learnings and success from 2024, trialling further enhancements and an expanded route, now starting from Drymen, the shuttle bus operation will continue to test and learn what works both in terms of service operation and inspiring people to use more sustainable travel options to connect and protect the special environment of our National Park. Tackling the dominance of car travel and lack of

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Culra Bothy to be replaced

The Mountain Bothies Association (MBA) and Ben Alder Estate have announced that Culra bothy in the Central Highlands is to be replaced. The existing building, which is situated 10 miles west of Dalwhinnie and was commonly used by people as a base for climbing several remote peaks including Ben Alder was closed in 2014 when a professional survey advised that asbestos was present in the fabric of the building making it unsafe for public use. It is expected that work on will commence in mid-October 2025 and that the new bothy will be available for use early in the New

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Peak-bagging Poodle and a Rum celebration win April prizes

1st prize for April’s Highlander Outdoor walk report of the month on Walkhighlands was awarded for The Poodle & the Peaks: Conquering the Loch Lochy Munros. A fantastic canine account with great photos. Double congratulations were due to Collaciotach for his Coileanadh / Corbett Completion on the Rum Cuillin which wins the £50 runner up prize. A stunning trip to a wonderful island and a fascinating read. To be in with a chance of winning May’s competition simply post a walk report on the Walkhighlands forum.

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Speyside Way closure Friday 25th and Saturday 26th April

The stage of the Speyside Way through Ben Aigan forest – on the stage between Fochabers and Craigellachie – is to be closed on 25th and 26th April. There is a suspension of access rights by Moray Council, to allow for the forest to be used for the Speyside Stages car rally. There is no alternative diversion route for walkers out on the Speyside Way – avoiding the forest on either side would involve walking on busy A roads. Those walking the route are asked to contact the organisers of McDonald & Munro Speyside Stages Rally at speysidestages@gmail.com. It may be

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A Tale of the Kindness of Strangers and Autumn on the Kintail Affric Way are March Winners

An account of a day saved by the The kindness of strangers  has won last month’s walk report competition on Walkhighlands. Haslertom will receive a £100 voucher from Scottish outdoor retailer Highlander. Also catching the judges’ eyes was an engaging write up, with great photos, of an autumnal multi-day hike in the Highlands. Tropicallama receives a £50 Highlander voucher for Affric Kintail Way in Late October which he hiked in 2023. Congratulations to both winners and thanks to everyone who posted. To be in with a chance of winning April’s competition simply post a walk report on the Walkhighlands forum.

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Our picks: 10 great walks with CalMac ferries

Every journey starts a story Every visit to one of Scotland’s islands is a true adventure. The Hebrides are renowned for some of the most spectacular coastal and mountain landscapes in Europe. Imagine standing on a rugged coastline, overlooking a vast sandy beach, the wind rich with the scent of the abundant machair flowers. Where could be a better place to explore on foot? Whether you’re taking in the panoramic views from the hilltops, striding out across the sands or pausing to watch an otter catch fish, the island’s natural beauty will capture your heart. You’ll uncover endless layers of

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Munros by bus and Californian sunshine are walk report winners

There were plenty of great walk reports posted in February to keep everyone entertained and inspired. Walk report of the month and winner of a £100 Highlander voucher was to BeinnStob for “Hiking with the free bus pass” – a great round up of Munros completed, pints sipped and buses caught. Californian sunshine clinched it for the runner up prize. A £50 voucher is on its way to gmayle82 for High Sierra Trail – A Week in the Wilderness – wonderful photos from a week’s hiking. Thanks again to everyone who posted in February. Each month £150 of Highlander vouchers are up

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