November Skiing and Snowboarding in Scotland
Posted 5 days ago in Snow
The Lecht was first to operate in Europe when it opened for an early start to the season on Friday 31st October. Since then, 1,559 skiers and snowboarders have enjoyed this autumn's winter conditions over a full seven days of operation. CairnGorm Mountain also offered skiing and boarding from the funicular..

Early Winter Climbing on Ben Nevis
Posted 29 days ago in Land
The good, cold weather has been with us for a week now and ice is forming. It's been a great early start to the winter and plenty of climbing has been done by those ready and able to jump on the crags.   Donald and I had a day out on Ben..

Perfect Winter Walking in the Mamores
Posted 29 days ago in Land
  Days like today are rare in November and should be made the most of. Warm sunshine, crisp air, pristine snow and amazing colours in the hills made it a brilliant day to be out in the hills. The snow is down to 600m and has been for a week now..

Welcome to cold waters!
Posted 50 days ago in Water
Up until three months ago I was what you call a 'warm water diver' - someone who'd happily spend a large part of their sunny holiday in the water but hadn't seriously considered braving Scotland's waters. By July I'd finally had enough of people telling me how great diving was..

Five Best Discounted Activities in Edinburgh
Posted 70 days ago in Land
Auld Reekie ToursAuld Reekie Tours runs ghost walks around underground vaults beneath Edinburgh's South Bridge. Buy 1 get 1 free on Auld Reekie Tours. Learn about the historical dark side of Edinburgh, with tales about Mary Kings Close, Mercat Cross, Graverobbers, Cannibals, Plagues, The Great Fire, Witchcraft, Ghost and Ghouls, Myths and..