A yellow flash followed the click of the car doors locking; we turned to the trail, the cone of our headlamps shining bright. Heading northeast into the dark….

the great outdoorsBecky JamesFebruary 23, 2024John ProctorComment

Apples are my Family's Treat

September is the perfect time to celebrate with Apples as we transition from Summer to Fall.

the great outdoorsLaura MarketSeptember 25, 2023Laura Market, apples, grow your ownComment

Outdoor pursuits, sky running, climbing instructor and author - John Proctor.

Becky interviews her childhood friend John Proctor. They talk about his endeavours in the hills and mountains, the experiences it brings with it and how he believes learning skills to tackle these extreme environments are applicable to life in general.

the great outdoorsBecky JamesJanuary 6, 2023Comment

Beckoned by Illusion and Dreams: A Tale from the Trail by John Proctor

I approached the summit of Am Bodach and the entrance to the ridge, the sun was resting on the horizon. The atmosphere and raw emotion engulfed me as I placed my climbing helmet on and begin the final balancing act.

A Walk Around Loch Kinord, Aberdeenshire

At the visitor centre we saw this Map showing the 2 lochs. We circled the lower one anti-clockwise and went to the waters edge of the other. 27C with a light cool breeze, here and there as we walked.

Arizona in the springtime by Cheryl

Arizona is a many-faceted jewel to be enjoyed year-round

the great outdoorsCheryl CasatiApril 16, 2021arizona, springtime, horses, instinct, wild, wilderness, bobcat, fear, senses, bobcatwild, desertComment

My Father's Farm by Venus

I was fortunate enough to spend a few days at my father’s farm in Kathua district, Jammu, India last October. Here are some photo memories for you to enjoy

the great outdoorsVenusMarch 6, 2021india, farm, food, wellbeing, tea, growing food, VenusComment

Dunnottar Woods, Stonehaven by Eddie

Summer and Winter views of features in the Dunnottar Woods near Stonehaven, Scotland

the great outdoorsEddie AitkenDecember 26, 2020Woods, stream, burn, fungi, portals, doors, dragon, waterfall, thistle, buttercup, ferns, moss, bridge, shells, otter, hedgehog, bath, Eddie AitkenComment

Treasures from Leh, Ladakh and the banks of the Indus River, India - by Venus

My beautiful friend Venus visited Leh, Ladakh in India and I asked if she would send some photos and experiences for us to see!

Here is what she sent, I made it into a little 2 minute video!

Thank you Venus!

Visit to RSPB Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve 11 Oct 2020 by Eddie

Visit to RSPB Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve. Although we were here at the off season so to speak with no nesting masses of seabirds, dramatic landscapes and a few pleasant surprises awaited us.

the great outdoorsEddie AitkenOctober 12, 2020nature reserve, birds, wildlife, photos, Eddie AitkenComment

The Norwegian Way by Robert

My name is Robert Løvlien. I’m from Norway, the land of trolls, mountains and fjords. I love learning about history and culture. I think we can learn a lot from looking into the past. I like to read and explore the treasures of the past, and I want to convey the beauty of Norwegian nature and way of life.

the great outdoorsRobert LøvlienSeptember 28, 2020new writer, Robert Løvlien, norwayComment

Rose hips, a gift from nature, by Becky

A simple little walk through, from the fields gathering wild rose hips to the kitchen to preserve them into tea and syrup and setting some aside for drying to use later.

The humble John Downie - ornamental crab apple tree by Becky

last week dad brought me some tiny, miniature apples and told me he’d gathered them from the grass verge under these three pretty little trees on the corner.

the food diaries, the great outdoorsBecky JamesSeptember 17, 2020crab apple, windfalls, jelly, trees, fruit, Becky James, john downieComment

Friluftsliv - Outdoor Living the Norwegian Way by Robert

I love of our humble traditional Norwegian culture, and our close connection to nature. I want to carry forth this tradition, and maybe inspire people to join in on the happiness of being in nature.

Some musings and information about horses and humans through history by Cheryl

No other relationship can spark our senses to grow sharper more rapidly than equestrian related activities. This depends on how much the human wants and allows for the step into the magic offered by the love of and relationship with equines.

the great outdoorsCheryl CasatiAugust 20, 2020horses, equines, kindness, wisdom, history, Cheryl Casati

Blackberries and Buddleia, by Becky

A brisk walk along the river this morning, in an attempt to avoid the mid day heat, brought me into contact with a small feast of blackberries along the way…

the great outdoors, the food diariesBecky JamesAugust 14, 2020blackberry, foraging, butterflies, buddleia, bees, food, fruit, Becky JamesComment

For the Love of Horses and Classical Art, The Beginnings by Cheryl

I was flooded with ideas and different ways to express the magic, beauty and arts that represent the true value and joy of working with horses and the people who love them!

Spain to Scotland Move by Eddie

Spain to Scotland Move July 2020

the great outdoorsEddie AitkenAugust 6, 2020stonehaven, Eddie Aitken, scotland, return home, spain

9 July - This weeks shots from the neighbourhood and universe by Eddie

the great outdoorsEddie AitkenJuly 9, 2020photos, Eddie Aitken, sleeping tree, persian silk tree, evening, barcelona, morning glory, oleander, butterfly

Montgat Annual Carnaval 2019 by Eddie

Shot from our window as the carnaval passed on 3 March 2019. Lots of colour, variety and most of all happy smiling people. Traditions are there for a reason, perhaps to lift the spirit, create harmony in the community or preserve elements of our culture.

the great outdoorsEddie AitkenJuly 6, 2020Eddie Aitken, carnival, carnaval montgat

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