Wee Blether

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Jan 20 •

Why Words Are Like Climbing a Mountain.

I’m dyslexic. I’m also autistic and dyspraxic, but it’s the dyslexia that bothers me the most!

Dec 11, 2024 •

A day in Ard Forest. The Trossachs.

Yesterday, Eve and I spent the day hiking through Ard Forest behind Loch Ard.

Nov 23, 2024 •

Hunt for the missing Kists on the Southern Upland Way!

We missed two Kists on the Southern Upland Way, so we returned to hunt them down and complete The Hoard.

Nov 1, 2024 •

A video message just for you

A short video message (that only took us five attempts) for our (amazing) paid members.

Oct 13, 2024 •

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It’s official… Eve’s the first and only person to complete all 29 of Scotland's Great Trails!

NatureScot has confirmed that Eve (10) and her father (me) are the only people to have ever completed all 29 of Scotland's Great Trails! 🎉 🥳 🎈

Oct 11, 2024 •

I've procrastinated writing this for too long…!

It has been emotional writing this newsletter but also exciting to think about and contemplate! This newsletter marks a milestone, ending what was, and…

Oct 4, 2024 •

Welcome to 2024 & the first Q&A of the year!

Questions and Answers (Q&A's)

Jan 6, 2024 •

The year that was 2023 and the year that will be... 2024

2023 was an outstanding year! Here's to 2024...

Dec 31, 2023 •

Merry Christmas 2023

On this, the Eve before Christmas and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...

Dec 24, 2023 •

It's been a while...

so let me update you!

Nov 25, 2023 •

How many trails have we completed & how far have we hiked?

With 29 official long distance trails in Scotland, it can be hard to keep track of the ones that we have completed. So, here is a list of all of the…

Oct 21, 2023 •

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