You Have to See It to Be It: Why ParkWalk Matters More Than You Think

You Have to See It to Be It: Why ParkWalk Matters More Than You Think

You Have to See It to Be It: Why ParkWalk Matters More Than You Think.Discover why ParkWalk at parkrun in Scotland is for everyone. From injury recovery to community spirit, see how walking makes parkrun truly inclusive.

Inside National Museum of Scotland

The National Museum of Scotland: Bigger, Better, and More Moving Than I Expected

Bigger, better, and more moving than expected. Why the National Museum of Scotland is a place to slow down, explore, and connect with Scotland’s stories.

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.

The climb up Cluny Hill to Nelson's Tower

Nelson’s Tower, Forres – 97 Steps to the Top

Climb 97 spiral steps inside Nelson’s Tower, Forres, and enjoy stunning views over the Moray Coast. This round stone tower, built in 1806 to honour Admiral Nelson, is open seasonally and free to visit.

Clouds gather over Strathnairn

Clach na h-Airm: The Hidden Gathering Stone of Strathnairn

Quick Facts Our Hunt for Clach na h-Airm: A Hidden Stone in the Forest On a quiet evening in Strathnairn, my brother, Campbell and I set off on what turned out to be our hardest standing stone hunt yet. We’d parked near the Mains of Gask after visiting the nearby stone circle, thinking Clach na …

Burghead Well in Scotland: Mystery of the Ancient Underground Pool

Burghead Well in Scotland: Mystery of the Ancient Underground Pool

Hidden beneath Burghead’s ancient Pictish fort lies a mysterious underground chamber. Known as Burghead Well, this rock-cut pool has puzzled historians for centuries. Was it a ritual site, a Christian baptistry, or simply a water source? Explore the facts behind one of Scotland’s most intriguing ancient structures.

The tiny perfect museum of St Vigeans

Our Visit to St Vigeans Museum and the ‘Nessie Stone’ Surprise!

Discover St Vigeans Museum near Arbroath, home to 38 elaborate Pictish stones, rare ogham inscriptions, and Scotland’s first ‘Flintstone-style’ carving of the Loch Ness Monster – the mysterious Nessie Stone.