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North Coast 500 Day 1 - Inverness to Wick... via Inverness (Unplanned)

North Coast 500 Day 1 – Inverness to Wick… via Inverness (Unplanned)

Once I finally got on the road, things started to get beautiful. At A Glance: Depart Inverness (Craigmonie Hotel) 09:30First Stop – Chanonry Point to try and spot Dolphins Arr 10:30, Dep: 12:00. Saw lots of seagulls and one seal but no dolphins.Second Stop – Glenmorangie Distillery Shop to buy some whisky. They do Distillery Tours, but I don’t. Just want to buy it and drink it. Arr 12:30Third…

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Orkney, From Ancient History To The Brave New World

From sustainable food, beauty from adversity to ancient stone rings, the spirit of Orkney endures. There are many reasons to visit the Orkney Islands. They are a place of striking beauty, abundant wildlife and steeped in history. I came to see the future in a land renowned for leading the way in renewable energy. Whatever your reasons for visiting however, you are sure to get more than you…

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Harnessing The Power Of The Sea Off The Orkney Islands

The latest excerpt of my notes from Orkney

I decided to take a ferry to Westray as this would pass by the tide and wave-driven devices being tested off the shore of Eday. I introduced myself to the people in the Information Centre at Kirkwall and told them I was looking to get close to the Water-based power generating devices off the island of Eday. There simply want anything available to take a member of the public out to those devices…

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#orkney #sustainable energy

Is Orkney The Sustainable World Of The Future?

The first in a series of notes from my recent trip to Orkney

Over 100% of the electricity required for the islands is produced by sustainable means. My first thoughts about the Orkney Islands are of beautiful ancient lands to the far north where Vikings once ruled. The home of Highland Park, one of my favourite single malt whiskies. But it wasn’t the standing stones or brochs of ancient history that moved me to visit these islands. I came to see the…

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#orkney #sustainable energy

Life After Lockdown - The Great Glencoe Challenge 2021 Is Published In Mountain Rescue Magazine

Life After Lockdown – The Great Glencoe Challenge 2021 Is Published In Mountain Rescue Magazine

I’m delighted to share the news that my article on the Great Glencoe Challenge 2021 has been published in Mountain Rescue Magazine. You can read the article here.

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#great glencoe challenge #scotland

Training In The Scottish Mountains

Training for Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro Looking down on Glencoe and across at The Buachaille in winter The rugged mountains of Scotland are an excellent Training Ground in terms of terrain for some of the biggest mountain treks around the world. In and around Aviemore you can find routes comparable to the notorious, Nepali Flat found in the Himalayas. In the Cairngorm Plateau in summer…

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#Cicerone #scottish mountains

Devil's Staircase.

Devil’s Staircase.

The most anticipated ascent of the iconic West Highland Way Despite it’s ominous name, the Devil’s Staircase in Glencoe is a relatively short and very pleasant hike. The path has been much improved over the years and the views are amazing. The ascent from the A82 as it passes through Glencoe rises to just over 1,800ft at it’s highest point. From the top you can see the Blackwater Reservoir and…

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#West Highland Way

Sex, Religion And Everything In Between (Including Adventure Travel ;) )

Whatever subject you want to read, Medium has probably published it. Anyone who has read my writing has probably read some of it on Medium. This is an online platform with millions of subscribers around the world and an online community with a diverse, open and frankly fascinating list of content. Of course I like Medium because some of my most successful published work has featured there. If…

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Life After Lockdown — The Great Glencoe Challenge 2021

The enduing story of Scotland’s toughest Trekathon. Sean McBrideJust now·9 min read Participants making their way into Glencoe at the start of the event. All pictures by Sean McBride As expected, the scenery was utterly breathtaking as our coaches wound their way from Event HQ at the foot of Ben Nevis into the massive half-pipe of Glencoe. They had needed double the allocation of coaches to…

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Featured In 'The Joy Of Challenge'

Featured In ‘The Joy Of Challenge’

Discussing some of the finest moments of my life with Meredith Rodriguez from Better Humans in the first episode of her new Podcast called The Joy Of Challenge. I was absolutely delighted to be asked by Better Humans to feature in their new Podcast called The Joy Of Challenge. Hosted by Meredith Rodriguez, She describes the series as one where, “We learn from inspiring people taking on tough…

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#better humans #Everest Base Camp #the joy of challenge

Coming Out Of Lockdown

Coming Out Of Lockdown - A review of my week.

It’s not as easy as we thought coming back out into the world. My first action last week was to publish a short form article which reflected on the Pandemic. It discussed a song I wrote last year which observed the positive changes in our society in the face of the adversity of the Covid-19 Pandemic. The song, called ‘This Can’t Keep Us Down‘ features vocals from my very talented daughter,…

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#great glencoe challenge #Life #lockdown

New Target For Freelance Writing Pitches On Medium Platform

As the latest development in an exciting year in Freelance Writing, I’m delighted to launch a new outlet for my work. Going forward a lot of my writing will be published in the Medium Platform. I will also continue to be pitching my articles and ideas to editors within the platform for publication on their blogs. You can read the articles I have already published by visiting my profile at…

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#better humans #medium

My Favourite Day In Paris

Read my work on World Traveller Blog, my latest publication.

With such a diverse mix of history, culture, art, and attractions, I think you could visit Paris a dozen times and still not have to see the same thing twice. Paris is a city I’ve visited at least a dozen times in my travels over the past 30 years and, for me, there’s still lots to see. I’ve been here enough to have a favourite day which by no means covers everything but ticks all the boxes for…

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#world traveller blog

How To Conquer Fear

How To Conquer Fear - As an ex-soldier, ex-boxer, and practicing mountaineer, fear is something I’ve come across, and overcome, many times in my life.

As an ex-soldier, ex-boxer, and practicing mountaineer, fear is something I’ve come across, and overcome, many times in my life. As an ex-soldier, ex-boxer, and practicing mountaineer, fear is something I’ve come across, and overcome, many times in my life. I’ve learned several different ways to overcome it, some or all of which can be brought into any situation, and it’s enabled me to change my…

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#better humans #conquer fear

The Seige Of Beinn Sgulaird

The Seige Of Beinn Sgulaird - Sometimes it's best to turn back and try again another day. Sometimes it can be more like a siege to finally reach the top of a mountain.

We didn’t have a map, didn’t know which way to go and there were four hours to go until dark with at least five hours of descent ahead of us. This article is published in the Spring Edition of Mountain Rescue UK Click on the images below to read the article as a PDF https://www.relive.cc/view/vYvrMnWr9Lq Video capture of the route

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#mountain rescue uk

Listen To My Guest Appearance On Better Humans Podcast

Listen To My Guest Appearance On Better Humans Podcast where I discuss my article - How To Be Your Ideal Bodyweight Without Losing Another Pound

Click here to listen Join Matt East from Better Humans as he interviews me as a guest and we discuss my article – How To Be Your Ideal Bodyweight Without losing Another Pound

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#better humans #matt east

Tam Is Over 200 Years Old And His Story Is As Timeless As It Is Amazing. This Is About The Day I Met Him.

I took a walk through present day Alloway where one of the most famous writers of all time, Robert Burns, was born and raised. I wanted to see what remains of his life over 200 years on. Not only did I see him everywhere but the story of one of his most famous characters came to life before my very eyes. There are few in literature who’s lives are celebrated as readily and as globally as that of…

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#burns night #rabbie burns #robert burns #tam o shanter #the bard

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