There is nothing more refreshing than a walk down a beautiful beach with clean white sand and unspoilt views. The west coast coast of Scotland offers some of the finest sandy beaches in the whole of the United Kingdom. A favourite of mine is Irvine Beach, which stretches south from Irvine Harbour to the beautiful town of Troon. It’s a …
Glentrool in a tent… Sometimes the best plans are the ones you make as you are walking out the door… This was the case recently, when I woke up with the idea of going camping with my youngest Son, not in the north of Scotland, but the south. A quick search on the internet and I was soon booked into …
A firm family favourite of ours. We have been visiting Culzean for nearly 30 years and have never grown tired of its outstanding beauty and natural variety. There is something for everyone who loves and appreciates the outdoors. From the splendour of Culzean Castle itself to the stunning small beach and children’s castle themed playpark, Culzean offers a wonderful day …
On 28th May 2017, my Father-in-Law Ian Thomson, will be running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise funds for Guide Dogs Scotland. At 53 years old, he is making a tremendous effort to raise awareness and much-needed money for this extremely worthwhile cause. Listening to Ian talk about Guide Dogs has been a real eye opener. Did you know that it …
Volunteering is a great way to give something back to the community. When I decided to go looking for a way to give some of my free time up, I wanted to do something that combined my love of the outdoors with my interest in environmental issues – the answer was beach cleaning! After I a quick search on Google, …
If you are looking for a fun day out, lots of fresh air, great views… and the chance of finding some gold, a trip to the Museum of Lead Mining in Wanlockhead Village is well worth a visit. After purchasing a gold panning license (£5) and a few panning pans, we were taken to an outside area to be shown …
I wasn’t surprised to see this happen in Loch Lomond to be honest. It seems that our beautiful parks and country areas are falling more and more victim to litter, excessive noise and idiots who cannot behave themselves. I was brought up to follow the countryside code: lock gates behind you, pick up your litter, don’t trespass etc… These days …
For all the years I have been walking in the Scottish countryside, there has never been an accurate weather forecast available to predict which of the four seasons Scotland can decide to chuck at you at any given moment of the day. Such was the case during a recent visit to the Commando monument in Spean Bridge, just north of …
Situated between Hamilton and Larkhall, Chatelherault country park offers a fantastic variety of walks for all ages and abilities. The beautiful River Avon cuts straight through the estate bringing with it some of the finest fishing spots in the area (permit required). It’s amazing to think that the hunting lodge and the grounds of this estate once lay in ruin. …
Running alongside the River Clyde and M74 between Motherwell, Hamilton and Bothwell lies the partly man-made lock of Strathclyde Park. A popular venue for water sports enthusiasts, bird watchers, cyclists and walkers. The park area is kept clean by the council, although the quality of the water has been a problem over the years (green algae overgrowth) so probably best …