David Mair
Assynt Adventures

We’d been looking forward to revisiting this area and were particularly excited to hopefully taken in a number of Assynt’s finest peaks. The weather had other plans, as did a certain aquatic contraption that we’d become extremely attached to!

Assynt Adventures
David Mair
A few tips for winter Adventures in Scotland

Before we crack on, keep in mind our list is by no means a complete and definitive list, just what we consider to be some of our own additional winter priorities. So, when you read this, take into account that we know you need a map and compass, headtorch and all that basic stuff. What we’d like to list are few little extra tips for winter. 

A few tips for winter Adventures in Scotland
David Mair
Carn Etchachan Wild Camp

I went over to explore these iceberg-like formations, one thing I wasn’t going to do was get in front of them! I’m all for a bit of adventure but surfing down the slab on one of these bad boys would be interesting, and super dangerous, especially when you hit that water of Loch Avon, it can be very cold you know!

Carn Etchachan Wild Camp
David Mair
Bikepacking Scotland's Glen Kinglass

We left Hamish at Taynuilt and took the train back to Tyndrum. You'll need to book your bikes on the train, its free though! We found that the trains bike hooks aren't big enough to fit fatty wheels, take a sling with you for each bike and you can strap your bike to the hook. Thankfully the train attendant was very helpful. The distance of the route is around 33m / 54km, get ready for a great trip. It can be done in a day but why rush it!

Bikepacking Scotland's Glen Kinglass
David Mair
Spring and Summer Adventures, What we Pack!

What you carry in your kit, is in many ways a matter of personal choice. However, there are items that can simply be described as "Must Have's". It obviously depends on the conditions and what adventures you plan to undertake whilst out in the mountain's.

Spring and Summer Adventures, What we Pack!

Packrafting

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Packrafting - Beaten by the weather, Isle of Mull

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We had planned an exciting adventure of packrafting on the Isle of Mull but the weather combined with our experience levels put a slight dampener on things. The sea state and winds were to be way outside of our comfort zone and because of that, we chose to save our plan for a later date. 

However, we did manage to get some paddling done in the bay at Fidden Farm near Fionnphort before the blowy stuff arrived. We jumped in the rafts and were blessed with being followed by a seal. He really was cute! 

   

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Packrafting/Lisa's Birthday - Cairngorms

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Packrafting/Lisa's Birthday - Cairngorms

We had spent the previous night in the Cairngorms famous and utterly beautiful forest, in a sleeping bag, this was going to be something at the other end of the comfort scale. We headed the cottage after our boating exploits. Lisa was unaware of the plan that was about to unfold.