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Monthly Archives: November 2012
Carn a’ Chlamain trip report
The summit of the Munro Carn a’ Chlamain lies some seven miles north east of Blair Atholl. Depending on your route of ascent you can be looking at a five to seven mile trip just to get to the foot … Continue reading
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I could be ‘APPy
Overall I’m not a big fan of smartphones for navigation, the battery life generally being pretty awful, but they have their place. There are numerous apps out there, some free, some which you pay for, which you can use for … Continue reading
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Tagged applications, apps, national rail enquiries, railway., runkeeper, smartphone
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Review: Diawa Mission Realtree Advantage Timber Camouflage Jacket
The Diawa Mission jacket is a “three in one”type jacket in Realtree Advantage Timber camouflage and is aimed at the angling market, although it’s of great use for those interested in shooting or birdwatching as well…All of these features work … Continue reading
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Tagged angling, birdwatching, Diawa, Diawa Mission, fishing, hunting, jacket, shooting, stalking, Waterproof
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Canalside Walks leaflets launched.
Scottish Waterways Trust have launched a series of leaflets promoting walks along canals in North Lanarkshire. These should be available soon from libraries, visitor centres and the like, but you can download copies from the website HERE. The Drumpellier walk is … Continue reading
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Tagged access, Airdrie, canals, Coatbridge, keep fit, North Lanarkshire, Scottish Waterways Trust
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Don’t take offense…
It’s that time of year again, where we are inundated with the ‘C’ word. No, not Christmas, coughing! For the last fortnight I’ve been on a strict diet of Beechams lemon and Benylin, with a side serving of honey and … Continue reading
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Tagged access, Airdrie, Blackridge, fences, North Lanarkshire, Rambler, rambling, right to roam
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