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10 Sep 2009
So here I am, standing in front of a group of strangers – a strapping great harness hitched around my nether regions – trying to remember which karabiner attaches on to which safety line and which foot to put where. Welcome to Go Ape, the high-wire…
1 Dec 2008
I'm standing in Lerwick town square, watching the early morning fog whip around the narrow cobbled streets, surrounded by a throng of local islanders and a few hardy tourists. Suddenly, as the steady beat of drums and the drone of bagpipes shatters the…
1 Jun 2009
The key to St Andrews lies not only in its beauty but in its accessibility from Scotland’s major cities. Jo Morgan gives us her guide to getting to know Scotland’s favourite coastal town.
To jump or not to jump, that is the question. Read on for our comprehensive guide to parachute jumping as we speak to a qualified instructor and grill our brave writer as she prepares to plunge
1 Mar 2009
It seems the world is set out to vilify wolves. Or the world of children’s story books at least. Peter and the Wolf; Little Red Riding Hood; The Boy Who Cried Wolf – they all depict wolves as child scaring/Grandma guzzling creatures to be feared and…
Do you ever feel like you just don’t quite belong in a modern world? I’m not getting all new age-y on you, but in a fast-paced and fleeting society it can be difficult to find your place and feel part of a static community. Perhaps this is why…
When Ren Deakin felt in need of some peace, he simply packed up his trusty Volkswagen camper and together they went in search of solitude in the idyllic Outer Hebrides.
1 Oct 2008
There is a sea-softened purity to Swedish singer/songwriter Lykke Li’s voice, and this – her first longplayer – is awash with 80s beats, sparse keyboards and airy, monotone vocals. New single ‘Breaking It Up’ is a playful schoolyard chant sung over a…
Two years after Columbus discovered America, a Scottish friar made an equally important discovery: whisky. However, his was not the golden delight that we now know as Scotch whisky. What Friar John Cor concocted was brutal and raw, and were it to be…
‘ We thought it would be fun to set a fire-breathing dragon loose in the forest,’ says Tricia Fox, one of the organisers for The Enchanted Forest autumn event. She is referring to this year’s Scottish myths and legends theme, for the annual light and…
Most people grow out of their love of playing in the mud. But, as the Swamp Soccer World Championships hit Argyll this June, Anna Docherty discovers it’s still fun to get down and dirty.
Not sure which Highland Games to check out? Simon Varwell offers a comprehensive round-up of this summer's best Games. And, if you still can't decide, you could always just visit them all.
The West End of Glasgow is currently gearing up for its yearly festivities. David Pollock meets the festival’s founder and finds out what’s new for 2009.
As Scotland's spring bursts into bloom, Ren Deakin explores the country's most popular stomping grounds
It looked like the perfect victory. In February 2002, after becoming the first Briton to win an Olympic medal in Alpine skiing – with a glorious run in the ski slalom event at Salt Lake City – Alain Baxter was celebrating with his family. But his joy…
Drams in the Field, Glenelg’s annual music festival, is celebrating its 10th birthday this year and, if previous years are anything to go by, it should be one hell of a hoolie. In a nutshell; be prepared to dance like a lunatic, make loads of new…
‘If you’ve never been kissed on the Isle of the Mist, it’s a joy you must try before you die …’ The whole pub crowd joins in for the chorus of this jaunty tune; swaying to and fro along with local band, Bramax, in the tiny seaside village of Kyleakin…
Orkney is a compelling place, with a rich history – but also plenty sandy beaches, beautiful scenery and fun activities to please the casual visitor. Simon Varwell digs beneath the surface
Jumbo jet heaven isn’t a nice place. The poor jumbos are torn limb for limb and their parts are used for scrap metal. It’s enough to bring a tear to a glass eye. But this jet has a happier tale, because Swedish entrepreneur Oscar Diös took pity on this…
There are several surf schools situated along Scotland’s coastline. Here’s our guide for taking to the waves.
RockNess boasts beautiful scenery, top bands and a chilled vibe. Kirsty Gibbins tells us why it’s become her festival of choice.
Each year, the glow of summer brings with it a particularly exciting string of events - the live music festivals! Here’s the low-down on the big Scottish ones you won’t want to miss
The Five Pound Fringe is new for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2009, so Anna Docherty takes a look at the highlights of this innovative budget option
Working on a farm means you can earn money while re-connecting with the outdoors. But who wins in the battle of fruit picking versus tattie rogueing? The Midgie puts them to the test.
The Pamplona Bull Run takes place at 8am every morning over the course of a week. It may be early, but if anything’s going to get you moving in the morning it’s some big burly bulls running towards you. Runners, dressed in the traditional white and red…
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