Category Archives: Get Active

7 Beautiful Places for Wild Swimming in Scotland

A swimsuit might not be the first item you think about packing for a trip [...]

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Don't let a sunny day on the Scottish west coast go to waste by spending it in the office. Try a day trip to Arran and hiking up Goatfell instead!
A Hiking Guide for Goatfell on the Isle of Arran

Summer Rule #1 in Scotland: Don’t let a sunny day on the Scottish west coast [...]

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Sturdy hiking boots, like these Zamberlan boots, are a must on your packing list for Scotland.
Walking 50(0) miles in my Zamberlan hiking boots

Finding the right pair of hiking boots for your feet is like looking for a [...]

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Hiking along the West Highland Way.
The Active Scotland Itinerary: One Week in Scotland

Of course you could easily spend months and years exploring every inch of Scotland by car, [...]

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Walking the West Highland Way.
A Complete Guide to Walking the West Highland Way

The West Highland Way is the most popular long-distance trail in Scotland – not at [...]

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No trip to Scotland is complete without visiting a whisky distillery. If you're pressed for time, Glengoyne Distillery makes a great day trip from Glasgow!
Day Trips from Glasgow: Visiting Glengoyne Distillery & Climbing Dumgoyne

A trip to Scotland is incomplete without visiting a whisky distillery – unfortunately many of [...]

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A couple hiking in the Kilpatrick Hills near Glasgow
Hikes near Glasgow: The Kilpatrick Hills Hiking Guide

One of my favourite things about Glasgow is that the city is incredibly close to [...]

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A woman hiking at Seven Lochs Wetland Park, Glasgow, Scotland
Hikes near Glasgow: The Seven Lochs Wetland Park

Stuck in the city and longing for a change of scenery? Look no further than [...]

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