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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.

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Summer Highlights!

As unpredictable summer in Scotland can be, I've been very fortunate not to have postponed any of my planned walks.

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Bennachie - A long history to be discovered

Each time I go out for a walk I like to learn something new. I've been using field study council publications for a while now, they produce great fold out study guides that fit easily into my rucksack, ranging from lichens to rocks.

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A day out hiking with Viewranger

I went up Bennachie last November to take in the sunset, it was one of those days where a warm south westerly wind was bringing over beautiful lenticular clouds, with plenty of visibility, so great for photography. I took a few photos that day, in all directions and I also took one using ViewRanger's new Skyline addition.

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Don't get lost!

Hill of Fare, just up from Banchory, is an ideal venue to teach hill and navigation skills.

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