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Fresh Air Fortnight

Stephen16th December 201617th August 2017Events & Fun Walks, Walking Blog Leave a comment

A strange sense of smug satisfaction comes over me as a bus passes by. Depressed faces stare out through steamy windows as I pound the pavement enjoying the fresh air. Thing is, I choose to get off the bus a few stops early on my way to work – just so I can enjoy some ‘fresh air’ before I enter …

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Culzean Castle and Country Park, Ayrshire, Scotland

A firm family favourite of ours. We have been visiting Culzean for nearly 30 years and have never grown tired of its outstanding beauty and natural variety. There is something for everyone who loves and appreciates the outdoors. From the splendour of Culzean Castle itself to the stunning small beach and children’s castle themed playpark, Culzean offers a wonderful day …

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Beach Cleaning | A Great Way To Volunteer and Help Save The Environment

Volunteering is a great way to give something back to the community. When I decided to go looking for a way to give some of my free time up, I wanted to do something that combined my love of the outdoors with my interest in environmental issues – the answer was beach cleaning! After I a quick search on Google, …

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Blown Away by The View | The Weather at Spean Bridge

For all the years I have been walking in the Scottish countryside, there has never been an accurate weather forecast available to predict which of the four seasons Scotland can decide to chuck at you at any given moment of the day. Such was the case during a recent visit to the Commando monument in Spean Bridge, just north of …

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