Wilderness, Wanderlust and Wellness
Nestled away just North of Dunfermline lies a little place called Aberdour which is definitely worth a wee trip. Heading from the Dunfermline side there is an interesting and unusual little shop called 'The Green Witch' which sells crystals, dream catchers and incense. Further on there will be signs for Silver Sands on the right …
Camping and walking for over 20 years helps me build up a knowledgebase of brands an gear to avoid and others to move towards. I have purchased outdoor footwear brands including: Berghaus, Merrell, Scarpa, North Face and Salamon. The widsom that has been fermented over the years is 'make sure your boots and your bed …
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So.... my thoughts for today is that in my research for things like groundsheets, cooking equipment, bits of clothing like hats and such... the army surplus stuff might be a good idea! No idea where to start though. Doing a quick google search it looks like there is a good few army surplus places in …
So on 20th February 2020, me and my fellow adventurer decided to go on one of the greatest adventures of them all. We became Mr and Mrs McCann! We decided to keep it a very small affair and by small I mean 7 people in the registry office in Aberfoyle, Scotland, including the registrar! We …
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Most of us know that beautiful places filled with flora and fauna are good for us. When asking my nearest and dearest – the answer is ‘well…. It just is!’ But as a CBT therapist by day, yoga teacher by early evening and cabin non-city dweller by night and weekend, I wanted to know if …
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No matter whether you are under canvas for a week on a camping adventure or round at the neighbours garden for a BBQ. The secret to a happy experience is to ensure your wee wolf cubs are kept busy and occupied with games! With a bit of a game plan and a bit of preparation, …
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I raised my children on my own from the time they were 5 and 3 years old. I had been a camping enthusiast since my teen years and always wanted to introduce my own children to the experiences and joy that can come with nights under canvas after days of exploring. I must admit it …
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Well it is the day of St Valentine and my wee journey into mental health, mindfulness, mediation and yoga have made me think about how my attitude towards these kind of commercial drives have changed. No longer really interested in the sales pressures of 'proving' you love someone, I turned to what will give real …
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Once the walls and the roof were on, we couldn't wait to have a night in the wilds. So I started looking on gumtree and other sites for a portable heater that might be able to keep us toastie until we could get a more permanent solution. I had done a lot of research (as …
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