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22/09/2026

Unpopular opinion: October might be the best month for hiking in Scotland…and here’s why👇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

- Cooler temperatures
- Fewer crowds
- Easier to catch a sunrise / sunset
- Higher chance of cloud inversions

What are your thoughts: Is October the best month for hiking in Scotland or is it time to hang the boots up and embrace cosy season? Let me know in the comments!

I’m probably going to upset a few people with this one, but the outdoor brands you enjoy wearing don’t define you 🫠I’ve ...
21/09/2026

I’m probably going to upset a few people with this one, but the outdoor brands you enjoy wearing don’t define you 🫠

I’ve been seeing more and more posts and stories on here punching down on others for wearing certain brands in the hills or for dressing a specific way when out hiking...and my goodness it’s boring.

Why’s it so hard to just let people dress how they want to dress and enjoy hiking in their own way? All that actually matters is that you’re outdoors, you’re prepared and you’re enjoying the hills responsibly…and don’t let the loudness on Instagram convince you otherwise.

Agree??

Could the ‘Ber months secretly be the best time of the year for exploring Scotland?👇 As we approach the end of the year,...
19/09/2026

Could the ‘Ber months secretly be the best time of the year for exploring Scotland?👇

As we approach the end of the year, it can feel like only darkness and bad weather is waiting for us…but that couldn’t be further from the truth. The ‘ber months are some of my favourites for adventures.

Sure, you absolutely need to be better prepared if you’re exploring the highlands in the colder months: there is less daylight so you need to plan your time carefully and If you’re planning on hiking, your options are more limited - many munros become proper mountaineering excursions that demand ice axes, crampons and the skills to safely use them - not to mention the fact you’ll likely be navigating terrain in the dark so head torches are a must…BUT if you’re willing to put the work and preparation in, it’s the perfect time to catch sunrises, sunsets and cloud inversions, and you’re more likely to catch a summit to yourself, too 👀

So, what do you think - Are the ‘ber months better spent exploring or relaxing??

Thanks to Jordan De La Morena for the original format idea on this one 🙏

15/09/2026

You coming? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Throwback to the first time I ever drove a motorhome and figured it’d be a good idea to drive it to the northern coast of Scotland. What a trip!

📍Assynt & Sutherland

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 This is the Scotland that got me hooked on adventure; the scenery and landscapes that reward real effort and exp...
13/09/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 This is the Scotland that got me hooked on adventure; the scenery and landscapes that reward real effort and exploration…

…and for those who aren’t able to see these places for themselves, it’s my pleasure to be able to share them with you!

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(Note: many of the adventures shown here are serious technical endeavours that involve real risk and should not be attempted unless you have the mountaineering experience and skills to safely prepare, navigate and traverse the terrain involved in any and all conditions)

10/09/2026

Would you hike 35km for this viewpoint? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Located in the heart of the Cairngorms, Ben Avon’s remote summit sits atop a vast mountain plateau. As the journey in is long and follows good trails, many decide to cycle in to the start point of the climb, massively shortening the time, however it equally makes for an excellent (but long) hike 🥾

📍Ben Avon, Cairngorms

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A reminder what September in Scotland can look like 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 September often feels like a goodbye to summer, but in my op...
08/09/2026

A reminder what September in Scotland can look like 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

September often feels like a goodbye to summer, but in my opinion it’s one of the best months in Scotland; the trees are a little more orange, sure…but in my experience it is one of the very best months for hiking and outdoor adventures. The cooler temperatures have gifted me with some incredible temperature (cloud) inversions, and it’s gifted me some of my best and most memorable mountain days.

Between vacations and trips abroad, it feels as though I’ve missed a lot of the Scottish summer this year, so I’m holding out hope for a great September; now time to plan those hikes!

📍Old Man of Storr

02/09/2026

I heard that this mountain had some fantastic views of Ben Nevis, so I thought I’d see it for myself 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

More than that: Càrn Mòr Dearg actually connects to Ben Nevis via a fine arête, that can be traversed to summit both mountains in one day; the arête is exposed and not for the inexperienced, but it’s actually meant to be one of the most enjoyable ways to summit Ben Nevis and on this day that’s exactly what I was planning to do.

Unfortunately the weather had other plans - wind chills approaching -20°C and low visibility meant that I simply didn’t feel comfortable tackling the ridge solo, so after hitting the summit of CMD I made my descent. Only then, I realised that there were blue skies in all directions except for the Nevis massif itself!

Do you think I made the right call?

01/09/2026

This road might’ve ruined every other drive for me 🤯

📍 Nusfjord, Lofoten 🇳🇴
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