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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‘The Highlander’s Return’ – One Week in April
Seeing me off from Milngavie A 325km off road adventure from Glasgow to Aultbea, Wester Ross, Scotland. 23 - 29 Apr 2023 The following account is a kaleidoscope of experiences and feelings all concertinoed into 7 days in April. As such there were times when my short term memory was confused. There may therefore be …
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‘The Highlander’s Return’ – Ready
Red line = ‘The Highlander’s Return’ (very roughly drawn!) A 325km 'off road' adventure from Glasgow to Wester Ross, Scotland 23 - 29/30 Apr 2023 At 8am on Sunday 23rd April I hope to start off on the 'Highlander's Return from Milngavie’s High St on the outskirts of Glasgow. This is the official start of …
‘The Highlander’s Return’ – Preparation
A 325km off road adventure from Glasgow to Wester Ross, Scotland 23 - 29/30 Apr 2023 Red line = ‘The Highlander’s Return’ (very roughly drawn!) A previous blog outlined the idea behind this big run/ fast hike. I use both terms to describe. In my heart I would love to ‘run’ all 325 km or …
‘The Highlander’s Return’ – Vision
A 325km off road adventure from Glasgow to Wester Ross, Scotland 23 – 29/30 Apr 2023 Red line = ‘The Highlander’s Return’ (very roughly drawn!) Over 65 years ago my parents moved from their Highland coastal villages in Wester Ross in North West Scotland to Glasgow for work. Many thousands of Highlanders have done the …
Allan Grant 