
HILLGOERS BLOG
The Cairngorms In late spring
Late spring in the Cairngorms is a great time to wander. The snow patches add more drama to the scene and cool spring air makes very pleasant walking.
Guided Walks on Skye and Kintail
Skye is famous for its natural beauty and is highly popular with people travelling there from all over the world.
Wild Scottish Weddings
Being able to take people to remote places to be married, renew vows or for honeymoons is something we’ve been thinking about for quite a while. Only after reaching out to our local registrars did we decide to push the concept forward.
It's a fine day for the hill – My tribute to Adam Watson
Yesterday was one of the best days I’ve had in the Cairngorms, blue skies, no wind and good company. With the passing of Adam Watson last week, I decided on Derry Cairngorm area as the place where I would go and be thankful for the short time I knew Adam.
First camp of the year
I knew I’d be in the tent last Friday night but I hadn’t decided on the exact location before I left the house in the morning. I did tell Sarah my route though and gave a few options of where I might end up.
The Lairig Ghru
One of our favourite walks in Scotland, the Lairig Ghru was once one of the main routes used for driving cattle and transporting goods through the Cairngorm mountains.
Cause and Effects of littering?
How do you solve the litter problem? I did a blog on this a couple of years ago but thought I’d refresh the issue after spending yesterday cleaning up Bennachie for the Real3Peaks Challenge.
Landscape and wildlife photography - venues, cameras and the know-how!
I sometimes take two cameras into the hills with me, I suppose if you count my emergency phone then three!
Ben Macdui and the Cairngorm Plateau
There are a few ways to approach the summit of Scotland's second highest mountain, Ben Macdui. The walk from Linn o' Dee, near Braemar, was recently voted as one of the best in Britain.
My favourite compass
This week has been all about the compass, running a Silver National Navigation Award course. My first ever compass was given to me by my Granda when I was probably 10 years old.
Carn an Tuirc
A hill I’ve been up many times, although this time views were perfect. One of those days where clouds and hills merge together off and on.
The “Back” story to the Mountaineering Scotland article
Some of you that know me well will be fully aware of my past moans and groans prior to my back operation in 2012. My moans and groans now usually stem from lack of hill time!
Mountain Flowers
One of my finds last August was near the top of my favourite hill. My client for the day was busy sketching the hills beyond and I wandered around looking for something of interest.
Capturing the Moment – Wildlife of 2017
As a hillgoer, you soon become familiar with the usual wildlife suspects and where to stumble across them.
A Birthday Thank You!
This week is our birthday at Hillgoers! I’d like to send a huge thank you to everyone for your support so far! I’ve had a fantastic time over the last year, meeting many of you, hopefully inspiring outdoor adventures and building your love for our beautiful land.
Summer Highlights!
As unpredictable summer in Scotland can be, I've been very fortunate not to have postponed any of my planned walks.
June in the Cairngorms - Highlights
A selection of photos and highlights from June, my favourite moment watching my talented daughter Emma play fiddle at An Lochan Uaine, the green lochan.
Lochnagar Sunset
With glorious weather all week I had an itching to get up high for a camp and take in the sunset over the Cairngorms
Carn a' Mhaim - bike and hike
Fantastic conditions in the Cairngorms for our bike and hike event to Carn a' Mhaim yeasterday. Why not join us for the next one, or contact us to arrange a trip for you! See our events page for planned outings.