Beinn Dearg (left) and Cona Mheall (right) My last blog anticipated joining running friend Cammie on an epic trail (Introduction- Hebridean Way Adventure). Following the entire length of the Outer Hebrides it had been several months in the planning. Alas, the best laid plans… In the run up to this long anticipated trip I joined …
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Energy Management
Windy beach at Lossiemouth, Scotland This is not about the power required to keep the lights on! Or the search for more efficient machines. Or the better utilisation of renewables. No, I am talking about how much energy I have. Strength, zest, for all manner of mental or physical tasks. One thing is clear, my …
Living With Paradox
Small trail in a big sky - Beinn Airigh Charr, Wester Ross, Scotland As a child I was brought up in the Protestant wing of the church. It was through that tradition that I first came to learn about Jesus. There was an emphasis on knowing what the Scriptures said about Jesus, God and the …
What’s the Point?
Trig point, The Slacks, Kilpatricks It was a late afternoon towards the end of January. I am descending from the Kilpatricks hills north west of Glasgow towards the end of a hilly trail run. After a series of storms and wintry weather the day was clearer, brighter and fresher. I told myself it was good …
A Life Prayer
‘Storytelling’ by Elisabeth Grant** 'Read the right books at the right time’ is one of what I call my ‘life prayers’. How do I decide what is a right book? And when or what is a right time? Is ‘right’ just a subjective feeling, something I like or find interesting? Or does it have a …
Allan Grant 