When away we try to shop at a local butcher’s or farm shop. I have found that a local butcher is usually a good source of information, including where to…
Read MoreJamming About Through The Hermitage and Up Birnam Hill
Category: Travel
A Rapid Circuit in Atholl Woods
The weather forecast is not great today but there is a promise of it improving as the day goes on. When we told a friend we were coming this way…
Read MoreWalking the Magnificent Morrone from Braemar
When planning our trip to Scotland I took some advice from a Scottish friend who recommended visiting Braemar. We are already five hundred miles from home so travelling another thirty…
Read MoreA circuit from Pitlochry, to Bealach na Searmoin and Killiecrankie
Almost ten years ago Lynnie and I briefly visited Pitlochry, on that occasion we took a short stroll around town but didn’t have time for a good walk in the…
Read MoreA Jamabout Around Blairgowrie
It is always interesting visiting new areas of the Country, there have been very few places we have disliked and some we immediately like the feel of, Quarryhill CL falls…
Read MoreA Cracking Walk to Loch Ordie via Deuchary Hill
Yesterday was a moving day; fortunately I had looked at the weather forecast and taken down the awning the previous evening. This is unusual because I normally reckon that as…
Read MoreA Jam From Ceres to Hill of Tarvit and Scotstarvit Tower
The weather is brighter today and after yesterday’s short walk we are keen to get a few more miles under our belt. We are also keen to explore more of…
Read MoreA Stroll to Bishop’s Wood
It has been a wet, miserable day, it started raining in the night and this morning it was still heaving down so both dogs pretended to be fast asleep and…
Read MoreA Circular Jam from Strathkinness to Kemback
Last night we again visited the friendly Strathkinness Tavern for an excellent meal along with some fine ale. After our meal we chatted to Graham the Landlord/Chef and he recommended…
Read MoreBallo and Holt Reservoirs and over Bishop Hill
Whilst I enjoy walking along coastlines I am happiest walking in hills and across moors. The openness and the feel of the elements is exhilarating, if you can add to…
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