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4 Interesting Facts About The Cairngorms National Park

Here are some more interesting facts about this very special part of the country.

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Blà Bheinn: Skye’s Outsider Mountain

Of the 282 Scottish Munros (mountains over 3,00ft), 12 of them are on this 50-mile-long west Scottish island. However, one of them stands apart from all the rest, quite literally.

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82-Year-Old Bags 282 Scottish Mountains!

Nick Gardner, an 82-year-old man from Gairloch in the Scottish Highlands, has made headlines by climbing all of the Scottish Munros.

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Safety Tips For Newbie Hikers

The joys of the Great British outdoors are being discovered by more people than ever at the moment.

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Tips To Prepare For A Mountain Scramble

If you are planning a walking holiday in Scotland, perhaps an Isle of Skye hiking tour or a stay in Glen Coe, then some scrambling skills will come in very handy. Some peaks, such as those in the Cuillin Ridge on Skye, have advanced scrambling sections for example, as do many of the other Scottish […]

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Tips For Climbing Ben Nevis In Summer

Ben Nevis walking holidays are set to be very popular this year, as many people took up mountain climbing for the first time recently.

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5 Interesting Facts About The Isle Of Arran

Here are just a few of the reasons that people love visiting The isle Of Arran.

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The Story Of Skye’s Deserted Villages

If you are lucky enough to be taking an Isle of Skye hiking tour this year, your itinerary may include a walk to the poignant deserted villages of Boreraig and Suisnish.

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3 Famous Distilleries to Visit In Scotland

There are about 125 distilleries in Scotland, many of which welcome visitors for tours and tastings, and have stunning locations. Here are some of the best ones to include on your trip.

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How Difficult Is Climbing Ben Nevis?

This is a perfectly reasonable and sensible query to have, especially if you are an inexperienced or infrequent hill walker.