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Tag: scenic views

Posted on27 February 201830 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Walking around Caerketton

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I took the weekend off from my PhD studies to re-focus my brain with some healthy fresh air. On Saturday, I did that by exploring St Anthony’s Chapel and climbing…

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Posted on30 May 201628 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

West coast weekend

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This past weekend was the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. But I decided not to run the half marathon because I didn’t have enough time to recover after…

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Posted on21 February 201628 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Conquering the law

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I arrived in North Berwick yesterday for my birthday weekend, with a plan to conquer The Law as part of my visit. And since yesterday was spent exploring Tantallon Castle and the…

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Posted on14 February 201628 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Caching Oban: A west coast weekend

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The first time I was in Oban was for a quick lunch stop as part of a bus tour with my best friend, Rachel, when…

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Posted on30 December 201527 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Combing the Ayrshire coast

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I spent the last three days beachcombing in Ayrshire with a friend and managed to find all sorts of cool things. (And, sadly, a cold!) Our walks…

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Posted on23 October 201516 November 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

St Giles’ from above

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I felt the need for a bit of exploration this afternoon. The sky was bright and blue and there was only a mild nip in…

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Posted on4 January 201524 July 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Castles and hillforts

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Between yesterday and today, I’ve managed to get a bit of walking and sightseeing in. It’s been a great way to spend my first weekend…

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Posted on2 January 20143 May 2023Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

The way of the monks

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Another day, another ramble through the local environs. This time it was a 6K walk along the Monks’ Walk in the Pentland Hills near where I’m living…

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Posted on24 October 201321 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations

We blew it

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Today was spent doing more touristy stuff with Mum and Dad. This time, over the Old and New Blewett Passes with a few stops along the way.…

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Posted on4 April 201030 June 2021Fitness & Exercise, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Easter at Kamiak

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I decided to spend Easter Sunday hiking Kamiak Butte. I wish you could have joined me, but as you couldn’t, I brought you along in my…

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