Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? If you have, chances are it’s something about getting more exercise and improving your fitness. You won’t be alone, if you have! Because among those who do make New Year’s Resolutions, getting more […]
A wee blog today about cycling. A cycle route, in particular, for those who would like some ideas for when they holidaying are on the Isle of Lewis or for regular island cyclists who might want to share some reflections […]
It was back in June that I’d had my eyes properly opened to the joys of hillwalking in Harris, when hubby and I went up Tiorga Mòr, a hill that I confess I hadn’t even heard of until shortly before. […]
How well do you know the place you live? If you’re anything like me, probably nothing like as well as you could. In the past, whenever I’ve been lucky enough to be abroad somewhere interesting, I’ve put maximum effort into […]
If one thing defines this summer for me, it’s been open water swimming. From the Heb Tri to being in the water with the kids, it’s all been about wetsuits and waves. If you’d told me two months ago that […]
I usually prefer my hills to be above the 3,000 feet mark – and admit that, when the prospect of moving back home to Lewis was first suggested, I flat-out refused. “There are no Munros in Lewis.” It was simple, […]
Whatever your views of Munro bagging, it’s a fact that anyone who climbs all 282 will have got to know Scotland in a way that wouldn’t be possible otherwise. This was brought home to me earlier this month when, from […]
‘You don’t actually have to go on the ferry to go on holiday… you just have to go south of the Clisham!’ It’s my dad talking, I’m about 10, and we’re on the road to Harris. I still remember his words […]
Sometimes I really love my job. Most times, in fact. But that sense of appreciation, gratitude and good fortune has been particularly acute these past couple of weeks – and it’s something that I’ve noticed among my freelance friends, as well. […]
It has been a crazy time – absolutely crazy, with work. I’ve been running so many PR jobs lately that I’m like the proverbial plate spinner. It’s an interesting thing, self-employment, particularly when it’s all deadline driven. Every so often, […]