 | 20th Jun 2009 | Carn Asoda and the Cairnwell 
Short plod to bag a couple of easy Munros for Odin.
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 | 31st May 2009 | Glen Effock / Loch Lee circuit
Glen Esk to Glen Effock, up over Cairn Caidloch and Burnt Hill, returning along the N shore of Loch Lee. Very hot day, even the sheep were panting.
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 | 3rd May 2009 | Kilmarie to Camasunary
Over Am Mam for Cullin views, lunch on the beach looking out to Rhum.
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 | 2nd May 2009 | The Quiraing
Wander through the weird and wonderful geology of the Quiraing, north Skye.
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 | 10th Apr 2009 | Creagan na Beinne
Boggy Corbett south of Loch Tay, climbed from Ardtalnaig.
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 | 5th Apr 2009 | The Cairnwell
Short walk from Ski Centre.
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 | 15th Mar 2009 | Walkies up the Sidlaws
Odin's first hill.
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 | 22nd Feb 2009 | Corrie Fee
Stroll through Glen Doll.
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 | 1st Feb 2009 | Craigowl Hill
Back up the Sidlaws.
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 | 3rd Jan 2009 | Hill of Rowan
Prominent wee hill overlooking Glen Esk. Fine wee walk but planned return over neighbouring tops abandoned due to shooting.
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 | 16th Oct 2008 | Meall Uaine
Grassy lump rising 2.5k S of Spittal of Glenshee. Nice wee wander despite strong winds above col.
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 | 21st Sep 2008 | Sidlaws
Ramble over Balluderon & Auchterhouse Hill.
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 | 14th Sep 2008 | Carn Aosda
Breac's first Munro. New flexi-lead broke, so left the Cairnwell for another day.
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 | 4th Aug 2008 | West Lomond
Rowan's frst plod up West Lomond.
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 | 20th Jul 2008 | Glen Roy
Wander up Glen Roy to see it's 'parallel roads'.
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 | 4th Jul 2008 | Stob a'Choire Odhair
Hot humid wander up Munro on western edge of Rannoch Moor. Rising condensed air caused whiteout at summit.
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 | 21st Jun 2008 | Glas Tulaichean and Carn an Righ
Long day over 2 Munros from Dalmunzie. Dry despite early sunshine surrendering to cloud from the south.
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 | 7th Jun 2008 | East Lomond (Falkland Hill)
Easy plod up Fife's 3rd highest. (Pics from camera on mobile).
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 | 3rd May 2008 | Beinn a'Chrulaiste
Glencoe Corbett traversed from Altnafeadh to Kingshouse.
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 | 19th Apr 2008 | Uamh Bheag
Over slopes of Auchnashelloch Hill, up NE ridge, trig then W to summit. Descended into corrie on return. (Batteries died, most pics from 1.3M camera on phone).
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 | 17th Feb 2008 | Innerdownie
At just over 2000Ft, Innerdownie qualifies as the lowest 'Donald'. Climbed from Glenquey.
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 | 19th Jan 2008 | Sidlaws
Wee wander over Balluderon (aka Balkello Hill).
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 | 12th Jan 2008 | Glen Mark and Couternach
Walk up an icy Glen Mark and a visit to the prominent spur of Couternach overlooking the glen.
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 | 6th Jan 2008 | Largo Law
Marilyn rising over East Neuk of Fife, remains of a volcanic plug.
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 | 29th Dec 2007 | Driesh and Mayar
Munros south of Glen Doll. A cold icy day with sunshine giving way to blizzards.
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 | 28th Dec 2007 | Craigowl Hill
Walkie up the summit of the Sidlaws.
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 | 4th Nov 2007 | West Lomond
Short plod up the top of Fife.
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 | 20th Oct 2007 | Ochils
Up Silver Glen to Ben Ever from Alva.
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 | 8th Sep 2007 | Carn a'Gheoidh
Early morning wander up Carn a'Gheoidh, another Munro for Clova.
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 | 26th Aug 2007 | Benarty Hill
Fife 'Marilyn'. Summit of escarpment rising south of Loch Leven, accessed via Vane Farm RSPB reserve.
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 | 8th Aug 2007 | Ward Hill, (Isle of) Hoy, Orkney
Highest summit in northern isles reached by ferry from Stromness.
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 | 23rd Jul 2007 | Meall na Leitreach
Boggy Corbett climbed from Dalnaspidal.
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 | 6th Jul 2007 | Beinn a'Mheadhoin, Glen Affric
Glen Affric 'Graham' standing above Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin.
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 | 5th Jul 2007 | Loch Toll a'Mhuic / Glen Strathfarrar
Various inc. wander up to Loch Toll a'Mhuic at the W end of Strathfarrar's N ridge.
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 | 3rd Jul 2007 | Sgurr na Ruaidhe and Carn nan Gobhar
Two Munros at the east end of the Strathfarrar ridge. Rough walk out via Shabhach corrie.
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 | 10th Jun 2007 | Creag Ruadh
'Graham' rising above bleak moorland west of Loch Lednock.
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 | 5th May 2007 | Ben Wyvis
Ben Wyvis climbed en route to Aultguish Inn.
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 | 14th Apr 2007 | Creag Bhalg
Wee wander up Creag Bhalg from Linn of Dee.
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 | 7th Apr 2007 | Carn Mairg hills
The Carn Mairg Munros from Invervar, Glen Lyon.
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 | 1st Apr 2007 | Ben Gulabin
Corbett above Glenshee, blue skies and sunshine.
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 | 25th Mar 2007 | Cleish Hills
Circuit around Loch Glow inc. Dumglow, summit of the Cleish Hills.
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 | 24th Feb 2007 | Glas Maol
Low cloud, hill fog, drizzle & frozen icy slopes. Otherwise, fine...
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 | 17th Feb 2007 | Mullach Clach a'Bhlair
Featurless summit on SW of Cairngorm plateau. Fine wander along Glen Feshie up past Coire Garbhlach.
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 | 27th Jan 2007 | Craigowl Hill
Wee wander to the top of the Sidlaws.
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 | 7th Jan 2007 | Blath Bhalg
Graham rising above wet moor south of Glen Breachan. Fine walk despite cloud and drizzle.
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 | 24th Dec 2006 | Cairnwell Group
Left the fog-smothered coast for a bright sunny day above Glenshee.
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 | 26th Nov 2006 | Crock
Glen Isla Marilyn NE of Loch Shandra, defended by forest on all sides.
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 | 18th Nov 2006 | Lendrick Hill
Marilyn NE of Yetts O' Muckhart, an outlier of the Ochils.
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 | 22nd Oct 2006 | Ben Ledi
Corbett near Callander. Cloud inversion and sunshine following drive in miserable conditions.
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 | 15th Oct 2006 | Conachcraig
Corbett N of Loch Muick. Lochnagar track followed by good path. Misty at summit.
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 | 30th Sep 2006 | Sidlaws
Ben Ledi took a raincheck, as man and dog slept in. Headed up Sidlaws, leaving navigation to dog (hence a mostly pathless wander).
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 | 23rd Sep 2006 | Meall Garbh and Meall Greigh
E end of Lawers group. Mostly viewless trudge in low cloud & damp mist with camera cowering in rucksack.
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 | 9th Sep 2006 | West Lomond
Lovely sunny day, ideal for Tansy's first hill.
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 | 26th Aug 2006 | Helvellyn (Lake District)
Lake District 'Munro' climbed from Wythburn. Early start to avoid crowds.
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 | 15th Jul 2006 | East Lomond
Not much of a climb, but a nice sunny day for puppy Breac's first hill.
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 | 9th Jul 2006 | Beinn Lora
Renowned as an excellent viewpoint over Loch Linnhe, Morven and Firth of Lorne. But not on a day like this.
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 | 5th Jul 2006 | Mam na Gualainn
Corbett rising north of Loch Leven. Hot sunny day with great views.
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 | 3rd Jul 2006 | Sgorr na Ciche (Pap of Glencoe)
Low cloud with no views above 500m. Met two lost looking flip-flop wearers near summit. Batteries packed in before col (hadn't charged - what a pap).
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 | 17th Jun 2006 | Cairnsmore of Carsphairn
Corbett/Donald, highest of the Carsphairn hills. Climbed on a hot humid day (camping at Ayr).
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 | 28th May 2006 | Badandun Hill
This Graham lies between Glen Isla and Glen Finlet. A straightforward climb but very windy with driving rain on upper slopes.
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 | 29th Apr 2006 | Moruisg and Sgurr nan Ceannaichean
Fantastic hot sunny day with views galore. (Staying at Gerry's Hostel, Auchnashellach).
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 | 23rd Apr 2006 | Hunt Hill
Graham at the head of Glen Lee. Great hill, crap name.
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 | 8th Apr 2006 | Sidlaws
Wee wander up Lundie Crags from Tullybachart.
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 | 26th Feb 2006 | Norman's Law
North Fife Marilyn. Prominent position with great views N over Tay.
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 | 18th Feb 2006 | Turin Hill
This Marilyn looks easy on the map, and the ascent is little over 100m. In practice, it is an exercise in avoiding bulls, electric fences and shooting parties.
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 | 28th Jan 2006 | Lomonds, Fife
West Lomond and Bishop Hill. Fell-runners everywhere (visual pollution). Nevertheless, a fine wee dander.
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 | 2nd Jan 2006 | Meall nan Caorach
Graham N of the Sma Glen climbed on a freezing icy morning. Neighbour Meall Reamhar can wait for a warmer day!
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 | 5th Nov 2005 | Knock of Crieff
Little more than a woodland stroll, ideal for shaking off the last vestiges of flu. Miserable day. (100th Marilyn)
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 | 11th Sep 2005 | Meall Tairneachan
Corbett east of Schiehallion. Easy plod up quarry track and short climb to summit.
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 | 27th Aug 2005 | Skiddaw (Lake District)
Damp, windy walk up England's most northerly 3000Ft fell.
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 | 20th Aug 2005 | Carn a'Mhaim
Hot sunny day with great views but devoured by midges.
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 | 28th Jul 2005 | Geal Charn (Monadhliath)
Western Munro of the Monadhliath hills. Made interesting by walking 2K through bog after losing path.
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 | 11th Jul 2005 | Vesuvius, Italy
The bus does the hard work, followed by easy plod to crater. (Staying down coast from Sorrento).
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 | 26th Jun 2005 | Carn na Drochaide
Corbett N of Braemar, on the southern fringe of the Cairngorms. Hot sunny day and clear skies.
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 | 18th Jun 2005 | Merrick (The)
Scotland’s most southerly Corbett, highest ‘Donald’ and highest Scottish (mainland) summit south of Ben Lomond. Great paths but muggy and wet with poor visibilty.
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 | 5th Jun 2005 | Sidlaws
Overcast with drizzle. Ideal for a stroll up Craigowl.
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 | 14th May 2005 | Tinto
Prominent landmark on NW flank of the Border hills.
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 | 30th Apr 2005 | Sgurr Eilde Mor, Mamores
Remote but shapely peak climbed on one of the few days when negative weather forecasters are wrong. (Staying Kinlochleven).
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 | 23rd Apr 2005 | Meall Ghaordaidh
Geln Lochay Munro. Boring trudge over peat hags to 700m. Rocky summit slopes slightly more interesting.
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 | 17th Apr 2005 | Mount Hill, Fife
Marilyn, NE Fife. Hopetoun Monument on summit. Hardly mount or hill but nice stroll.
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 | 26th Mar 2005 | Creag Leacach and Glas Maol
Planned walk in Glen Isla abandoned due to thick weather. Chose instead a return visit to Glenshee, still got soaked.
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 | 27th Feb 2005 | Cat Law
Graham rising above the mouth of Glen Prosen, possible location of the battle of Mons Graupius in AD 83.
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 | 19th Feb 2005 | The Sow of Atholl (Meall an Dobhrachan)
A freezing, windy walk up this Drumochter Corbett.
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 | 12th Feb 2005 | King's Seat
Another 'Marilyn', the summit of 'The Braes of the Carse' between Dundee and Perth.
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 | 2nd Jan 2005 | Knock of Braemoray
'Marilyn' rising north of Dava moor between Grantown and Forres. Icy roads and blizzards.
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 | 31st Dec 2004 | Ben Rinnes
Prominent Corbett in the heart of whisky country. Fine cold day for a Hogmanay stroll.
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 | 5th Dec 2004 | Ben Cleuch
Back to the Ochils. The Law, Ben Cleuch and Andrew Gannel Hill, returning over King's Seat.
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 | 27th Nov 2004 | Hill of Garvock
The lowest Marilyn in section 7, overlooking the Howe of the Mearns.
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 | 14th Nov 2004 | Moncreiff Hill
Stroll up this wee ‘Marilyn’ south of Perth. Site of ancient hillforts and location of battle for Pictish leadership.
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 | 30th Oct 2004 | Duchray Hill (Mealna Letter)
'Graham' between Glenshee and Glen Isla. Quagmire followed by easy ridge walk following wall to summit.
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 | 23rd Oct 2004 | Ochils
Kings Seat, Tarmangie and Whitewisp Hill from Dollar. Fine sunny day above clouds.
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 | 25th Sep 2004 | Creag Meagaidh
Creag Meagaidh, Stob Poite Coire Ardair and Carn Liath. Memory card packed in after Meagaidh. Moral of story - always carry a spare.
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 | 18th Sep 2004 | Meall Mor
Top south of Mount Blair. Short steep ascent with tortuous navigation through dense forest.
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 | 4th Sep 2004 | Mount Battock
The most easterly Corbett, climbed on a perfect sunny day.
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 | 15th Aug 2004 | Ben Vorlich (Loch Earn)
Hot muggy wander up this Munro south of Loch Earn.
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 | 7th Aug 2004 | Glen Lee Circuit
Loch Lee, Falls of Unich, Cairn Lick, return by Shank of Inchgrundle.
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 | 11th Jul 2004 | Struie
The summit of Struie Hill, which lies north-west of Tain. A wee hill with big views.
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 | 7th Jul 2004 | Beinn Tharsuinn
Easter Ross 'Graham' lying between the Cromarty and Dornoch Firths; the highest summit on OS 21.
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 | 19th Jun 2004 | Tulloch Hill and The Goal
A wander along the south end of the line of hills separating Glen Clova and Glen Prosen, crowned by the Airlie memorial on Tulloch Hill.
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 | 1st May 2004 | The Fannichs
Staying at the Sail Mhor bunkhouse near Dundonnell. Sgurr nan Each, Sgurr nan Clach Geala and Meall a'Chrasgaidh climbed on a perfect sunny day.
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 | 10th Apr 2004 | Creag Uchdag
Corbett above Glen Lednock. Boggy slog in thick cloud. Returned over Creag nan Eun.
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 | 5th Apr 2004 | Morrone
Well-trodden Corbett SW of Braemar. The good path makes for an easy ascent.
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 | 29th Feb 2004 | Beinn a'Chuallaich
Corbett NE of Kinloch Rannoch. Clear skies and constant sunshine. Crampons a godsend on frozen upper slopes.
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 | 28th Feb 2004 | West Lomond
Nice day for a wee stroll over the top of Fife.
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 | 14th Feb 2004 | Hill of Wirren
The elongated bulk of Wirren lies between Glen Esk and Glen Lethnot. From Lethnot, via track to East Wirren. Clear skies and great views. Quick visit to White Caterthun en route home.
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 | 11th Jan 2004 | Mount Blair
Prominent hill separating Glenshee from Glen Isla. Snow showers and strong winds on upper slopes.
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 | 13th Dec 2003 | The Fara
Corbett west of Loch Ericht. Sunshine and showers with gales at summit.
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 | 23rd Nov 2003 | Ben Earb
A couple of tops SW of the Spittal of Glenshee. Fine day with cloud inversion at summit.
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 | 5th Aug 2003 | Fionn Bheinn
The southern outlier of the Fannichs, lying south of Loch Fannich. Climbed from Auchnasheen during stay at the Aultguish Inn. Boiling ascent rewarded with great views.
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 | 4th Aug 2003 | The Far North
Ben Klibreck and Ben Hope climbed during stay at the Crask Inn, Sutherland. (Klibreck pics from 2/8/03). Ben Hope has got to be Midge GHQ!
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 | 14th Jul 2003 | The Easains, Loch Treig
Sweltering day on two fine Munros west of Loch Treig. Unfortunately too hazy for camera to appreciate the views of the Grey Corries.
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 | 12th Jul 2003 | Corwharn
Via Milldewan Hill from Backwater reservoir. (This Graham is invariably approached from the Glen Prosen side).
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 | 14th Jun 2003 | Carn Aosda and The Cairnwell
Return visit to Scotland's easiest pair of Munros, ruined by the monstrosities of ski 'development'.
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 | 3rd May 2003 to 4th May 2003 | Skye - Bla Bheinn
Weekend trip to Skye. Staying at the Flora Macdonald Hostel in Sleat. One day up Bla Bheinn, following day visit to Storr.
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 | 19th Apr 2003 | Cairn Bannoch Circuit
Circuit route from Glen Doll via Bachnagairn, Broad Cairn, Cairn Bannoch, Fafernie, Crow Craigies, Jocks Road.
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 | 12th Apr 2003 | Tarmachan Ridge
Sunny day, early start to avoid the crowds. First time the weather has let me beyond the south top!
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 | 22nd Mar 2003 | Gleann Taitneach and Beinn Iutharn Mhor
Lengthy walk from Dalmunzie through Gleann Taitneach via Loch nan Eun; plenty of snow and ice patches adding to the day.
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 | 1st Mar 2003 | The Sidlaws
Nice wee range north of Dundee, Craigowl makes it as the only Marilyn. (Inc. pics from various dates).
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 | 15th Feb 2003 | Carn Bhac
From Inverey via track running SW and Geal-Charn, return north by the Allt Connie.
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 | 20th Oct 2002 | The Lomonds, Fife
The tops of Fife, fine for a wee stroll. (West Lomond pics from 24/02/02).
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 | 6th Oct 2002 | Sgor Mor, Cairngorms
From Linn of Dee to White Bridge, return over Sron Dubh. A fine summers day in October.
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 | 15th Sep 2002 | Hare Cairn and Creigh Hill
A couple of 'Marilyns', Hare Cairn west of Backwater Reservoir and twin-topped Creigh Hill to the east (Creigh pics from 03/10/01).
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 | 4th Aug 2002 | Beinn Tulaichean and Cruach Ardrain
A hot hazy day on these two Munros south east of Crianlarich. Climbed from Balquidder.
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 | 28th Jul 2002 | Stay at Aultguish Inn
Washout - summer trip spent wandering in the rain. (Never mind, great beer/nosh).
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 | 14th Jul 2002 | Glas Maol
Easy going over Meall Odhar to the summit of Angus. First Munro under the paws for Clova.
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 | 8th Jun 2002 | Creag nan Gabhar
Corbett east of Glen Clunie. Easy walking from Auchallater over Sron Dubh and Sron nan Gabhar despite bouts of thick mist.
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 | 4th May 2002 | Beinn Dubhchraig
A slog of an ascent rewarded with fine views of majestic neighbour Ben Lui.
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 | 20th Apr 2002 to 21st Apr 2002 | Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime
Pouring rain and thick mist, not the best introduction to the Arrochar 'Alps'. Am informed these Munros give good views of The Cobbler. I wouldn't know.
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 | 13th Apr 2002 | Carn a'Chlamain, Glen Tilt
Long walk in through Glen Tilt followed by easy ascent on good stalkers path.
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 | 29th Mar 2002 | Sgor Gaoith and her Tops
A traverse of Sgor Gaoith, Sgoran Dubh Mor, Meall Buidhe and Geal-Charn from Glen Feshie.
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 | 23rd Jun 2001 | Carn Dearg and Sgor Gaibhre
The two Munros south of Loch Ossian. Train to Corrour and two easy ascents followed by a lengthy walk back to Rannoch.
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 | 17th Feb 2001 | Glas Tulaichean
From Dalmunzie via Glenlochsie, return by Gleann Taitneach. A bright sunny day with deep snow and icy slopes underfoot.
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 | 16th Jan 2000 | An Socach
Fine clear day but like an ice rink on top.
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 | 31st Oct 1999 | Meall Corranaich and Meall a'Coire Leith
Gales followed by pouring rain, lovely.
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 | 20th Oct 1999 | Glencoe - various
Pics from earlier trips, mostly scans of 35mm prints.
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 | 30th May 1998 | Trip to Inchnadamph, Assynt
Staying at the Assynt Field Centre (AKA Inchnadamph Lodge).
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