The Isle of Islay is Scotland’s Queen of the Hebrides. Located on the southernmost island of the Inner Hebrides, Islay is best known for its whisky distilleries so best discovered by tour or with a designated driver. However, there are more things to do on Islay than sample Scotland’s water of life. Things to do […]
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Scotland’s West Highland Way is a 96-mile trek which starts in sunny Milngavie, just outside of Glasgow and concludes in Fort William. I had the pleasure of hiking it over six-days with friends to celebrate a year of 30th birthdays. The full story starts here. If you are reading to find out about West Highland […]
West Highland Way Day Six Low Down Day 6: Kinlochleven to Fort William: Songs from A-Z Miles: 16 Time: 09:30 – 16:30 Weather: One sideways downpour Climbing out of a Valley Leaving Kinlochleven was one of my favourite parts of West Highland Way ’14, not because the town is basic (the Co-op is nice enough) but because […]
West Highland Way Day Five Low Down Day 5: Kingshouse to Kinlochleven: Slept in a Valley Miles: 9 (over The Devil’s Staircase) Time: 10:30 -15:30 Weather: Rainy (but wore trainers) Accommodation: Highland Getaway (£38 per person / now £55!) The Devil’s Staircase Day 5 of The West Highland Way started with a freak out in the drying […]
West Highland Way Day Four Low Down Day 4: Bridge of Orchy to Kingshouse (Glencoe): Bus Day Miles: 12 Time: Got the bus! Day 4 Team – less than 4 hours Weather: Dry Accommodation: Glencoe Independent Hostel (£15 per person/taxi £15 each) Let’s get to Buss’ness After hobbling into Bridge of Orchy on Day 3 of The […]