HILLGOERS BLOG
Carnferg via the Fungle Road
Another blue sky day for our low hill walk up the Fungle road and Carnferg. Superb views and so still at the top!
The Cairngorms In late spring
Late spring in the Cairngorms is a great time to wander. The snow patches add more drama to the scene and cool spring air makes very pleasant walking.
Guided Walks on Skye and Kintail
Skye is famous for its natural beauty and is highly popular with people travelling there from all over the world.
Landscape and wildlife photography - venues, cameras and the know-how!
I sometimes take two cameras into the hills with me, I suppose if you count my emergency phone then three!
Ben Macdui and the Cairngorm Plateau
There are a few ways to approach the summit of Scotland's second highest mountain, Ben Macdui. The walk from Linn o' Dee, near Braemar, was recently voted as one of the best in Britain.
My favourite compass
This week has been all about the compass, running a Silver National Navigation Award course. My first ever compass was given to me by my Granda when I was probably 10 years old.
Carn an Tuirc
A hill I’ve been up many times, although this time views were perfect. One of those days where clouds and hills merge together off and on.
The “Back” story to the Mountaineering Scotland article
Some of you that know me well will be fully aware of my past moans and groans prior to my back operation in 2012. My moans and groans now usually stem from lack of hill time!
Mountain Flowers
One of my finds last August was near the top of my favourite hill. My client for the day was busy sketching the hills beyond and I wandered around looking for something of interest.
Summer Highlights!
As unpredictable summer in Scotland can be, I've been very fortunate not to have postponed any of my planned walks.
June in the Cairngorms - Highlights
A selection of photos and highlights from June, my favourite moment watching my talented daughter Emma play fiddle at An Lochan Uaine, the green lochan.
Lochnagar Sunset
With glorious weather all week I had an itching to get up high for a camp and take in the sunset over the Cairngorms
Cairngorm Walk - 19th April 2017
I try to get out every other day for a walk and I try and do a long one at least once a week. When I say long, 25km plus, into a remote area where I can look at that conditions and see the seasonal changes.
Cairngorm stroll - 2nd April 2017
What fantastic conditions we had for our guided walk on Sunday. A light wind over the tops giving a little wind chill but nothing significant.
Lochnagar - Feb 27th
Mondays don't get much better than this! The good forecast meant I ditched the emails and chores and headed for the hills!
Morven in the snow
Morven in Aberdeenshire is a Corbett standing at 871m. There are a couple of ways to go up the hill, from Logie Coldstone side. You can also approach from the west, taking in Mona Gowan (749m) or from Ballater.
Don't get lost!
Hill of Fare, just up from Banchory, is an ideal venue to teach hill and navigation skills.