Is Ben Venue in the Trossachs the most underrated hill in Scotland?
February 19 2025
At 729m, Ben Venue may be small in stature, but it's one of the finest mountains in the Trossachs. Read More
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Inside Craigtoun Park’s Dutch Village as campaigners fight to save decaying Fife attraction
April 13 2024
I explore secret hermit’s cave overlooking Perthshire’s magical Falls of Acharn
March 31 2024
Exploring abandoned lime kilns and clifftop cemetery with ‘stinky stone’ near Montrose
March 17 2024
Inside tiny Comrie ‘earthquake house’ that has been recording global tremors for 150 years
March 16 2024
I explore ruined castle near Coupar Angus inhabited by ‘huge’ laird killed in Battle of Killiecrankie
March 2 2024
I found Bessie’s Cairn in Glen Isla – and was shocked by the brutal history of the remote landmark
February 18 2024
Exploring mysterious earth house hidden in a field near Coupar Angus
February 4 2024
Discovering the grisly Macbeth sculpture trail and hidden royal pet cemetery at Glamis
January 20 2024
Exploring landmark hill tower in Angus built by an astronomer and once inhabited by a hermit
January 6 2024
Exploring abandoned Kincaldrum House in Angus – including its ‘secret room’
December 17 2023
Why I dressed as an elf to help at Blairgowrie Christmas tree farm
December 3 2023
We tackle Jock’s Road – a dramatic wilderness hike from Angus to Aberdeenshire
November 19 2023
I explore the Hermitage near Dunkeld – one of the UK’s ‘most Instagrammable’ autumn walks
November 5 2023
Custom House: We gain exclusive access to abandoned Dundee landmark and ask – why are we so obsessed with derelict buildings?
October 23 2023
6 Fungi foray reveals funky finds in Fife forest
October 13 2023
Dunalastair House: We explore abandoned Perthshire mansion once owned by head of Tennent’s
September 17 2023
6 Trainspotting: Take the train to iconic film location and walk to Rannoch Station
September 10 2023