Angus Og Revisited: Childhood, Thatcher, and a Highland Legend
Rediscovering Angus Og through an Inverness Museum exhibition, this post looks at Ewen Bain’s wit, language and political bite, and why the cartoons still resonate.
The Postie and the Penguin a story born
The Postie and the Penguin: a story born in South Georgia, inspired by daily encounters with king penguins and life on a remote sub-Antarctic island.
An Unexpected Journey Through Family History and Art
A walk through Florence Street in the Gorbals leads into Rush family history, the River Clyde and an unexpected encounter with the work of Norman Gilbert.
The Lewisman Who Never Left The Ice | Thomas F. MacLeod
The Lewisman Who Never Left the Ice | Thomas F. MacLeod tells the remarkable story of a Stornoway sailor who served with both Scott and Shackleton, helped build the Hope Point cairn on South Georgia, and left a hidden message within its stones.
Exploring Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Exploring Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Half a Day at Seattle Airport – Walking or Jogging the Des Moines Creek Trail
Des Moines Creek Trail, what is the trail and how it can be walked
Step Back in Time at Barkerville, British Columbia
Stepping Back in Time at Barkerville, British Columbia
How to Paddle the Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit – A Complete Guide
Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit logistics, Bowron Lake permit, Bowron canoe outfitter, Bowron Lake gear list, Isaac River chute
Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit – Our Six-Day Adventure
We paddled the 116 km Bowron Lake Canoe Circuit in six unforgettable days, crossing vast lakes, wild rivers, and remote portages deep in British Columbia’s Cariboo Mountains. From storm-lashed crossings on Isaac Lake to quiet camps beside loon calls and beaver lodges, this self supported journey tested our endurance and rewarded us with true wilderness immersion. Here is our day by day account of one of the world’s greatest canoe adventures.
Paddling the Big Salmon River: A Complete Guide
Paddling the Big Salmon River: A Complete Guide