Walking along the riverside and marshes, I hear the sharp call of a Coot amongst last year's Bulrushes. I also obtain my very first sighting of early Butterbur flower stalks. The vivid green leaves of wild garlic are now vigorously pushing their way out of the damp soil. Lesser Celandine
Miscellaneous
Bushcraft for the whole family – by Mark Roberts
Hammocking: a new approach
Having regularly immersed myself in bushcrafting, survival and wild camping adventures, I have seen a huge array of set-ups for sheltering and sleeping. During one such experience with the Scottish Bushcraft Group, I came across a very different looking type of hammock and tarp combination. NapSack Hammocks On investigation, I discovered
I’m too old!!! by Niall Stone
As an outdoor instructor, I often find myself in situations where I am encouraging clients to push themselves. Generally, I work with school groups and it always amazes me how often the accompanying teacher encourages their kids to challenge themselves and then not be willing to do the same themselves.
Red Deer in Rutting Season by Mark Roberts
Red Deer in Rutting Season Wildlife and the animal kingdom has always been a massive passion of mine. As a child I always collected animal cards, facts and posters when everyone else was collecting football stickers. Since starting hill walking and mountaineering, I have seen many wonderful creatures gracing the landscape