Monthly Archives: October 2011

Some time back I lodged an objection to a proposed 3 turbine wind-farm on the south side of the Lilly Loch. This was a revised application, from an initial application of 7 turbines, which was initially refused due to sites … Continue reading →

I’ve added a walk report for Ben Ledi on the Beyond Airdrie section.

I’ve added a walk report and photos for Meall na Meoig of Beinn Pharlagain.  Try saying that after a few beers!

I have been contacted by Alex Neil MSP regarding problems with access legislation. In June I made a FREEDOM OF INFORMATION request to North Lanarkshire Council, which showed that since 2005, 38 access issues remain outstanding, some for as long … Continue reading →

I took a walk up around the Lilly Loch today, in preparation for placing two new geocaches/opencaches. Geocaching is a ‘global treasure hunt’ using hand held GPS units. There are hundreds of thousands of these around the world now, and … Continue reading →

On Tuesday I went out for a run, mainly cross country, from Airdrie to Blackridge. Much of my route crosses moorland. I had recently got full OS mapping for my GPS, and while running had a look to see if … Continue reading →

I’ve added a new walk report to the Beyond Airdrie section, Stob Coire Easain and Stob a’Choire Mheadhoin, walked on 4th September.