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 …
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To Run or not to Run?
Towpath, Forth and Clyde Canal For several years now towards year end I spend one month running every day. Initially inspired by doing the traditional ‘Marcothon’ which takes place in December. In the past few years I have adapted it for my own idiosyncratic purposes. If interested you can read more about this development in …
‘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’ – 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 