Out and About
Longhaven: Treacherous cliffs are an explorer’s dream – but can you spot the collapsed quarry bothy?
September 21, 2024
The charms of Boddam: a ruined castle, a lighthouse, and a ‘murdered’ monkey
September 8, 2024
Paradise Wood near Monymusk is full of surprises – including ‘time travel’
August 25, 2024
Aden Country Park has enjoyed a major revamp – what did I make of it?
August 10, 2024
I found ‘Hitler’s Graveyard’ – on Newburgh beach
July 13, 2024
I searched for secret chamber in fairytale Tolquhon Castle near Tarves – did I find it?
June 29, 2024
Is the Old Boat of Caol near Fort William Scotland’s most photogenic shipwreck?
June 16, 2024
I joined Banff Sailing Club for free taster session ahead of open day – how did I get on?
May 18, 2024
The Earl’s secret ‘love lair’ hidden inside Bridge of Alvah near Banff
May 4, 2024
GALLERY: Check out these creepy photos of derelict Stonehaven radio station
April 20, 2024
2 WATCH: Inside derelict Stonehaven Coast Radio Station that played key role in Piper Alpha rescue mission
April 20, 2024
Exploring 200-year-old gothic tower hidden in woods in Durris
April 6, 2024
I created my own ‘Lost Valley’ soap at Highland Soap Company workshop in Fort William
March 9, 2024
Discovering the secrets of the Lost Valley of Glencoe
February 24, 2024
I try wild yoga in the shadow of ‘Harry Potter waterfall’ in Glen Nevis
February 10, 2024
Exploring abandoned decoy airfield in Rora Moss near Peterhead
January 27, 2024
I try ice skating – and hockey – on the ‘Glice’ rink at Loch Insh
January 13, 2024
I took on a magical floodlit night zip adventure near Aviemore
December 30, 2023
I met the iconic Cairngorm reindeer herd – and had a stand-off with a grouchy female
December 23, 2023
Discovering a secret magical winter wonderland in ‘fairy woods’ near New Deer
December 9, 2023
We explore the decaying Frank Bruce Sculpture Trail at Feshiebridge
November 25, 2023
Walking Jock’s Road: a dramatic 14 mile hike from Angus to Braemar
November 18, 2023
We go on a ‘rewilding journey’ in Cairngorms National Park and discover nature is taking back control
November 5, 2023
Exploring the Punch Bowl in Deeside – and pondering Queen Victoria’s derelict picnic lodge
November 5, 2023