The Mountain's Silhouette

Hiking and backpacking in the mountains of Scotland

Ben Vuirich and Beinn a' Ghlo

Beinn a' Ghlo from Ben Vuirich

An overnight backpacking trip in Highland Perthshire taking in Ben Vuirich and part of the Beinn a' Ghlo range before returning via the enigmatic Loch Loch

Gulvain

Morning light over Loch Arkaig

A short overnight trip to the Munro of Gulvain located near Fort William in the Northwest Highlands

The South Shiel Ridge

Sgurr an Lochain

An overnight camping trip to the Northwest Highlands taking in all seven Munros of the South Shiel Ridge with a wild camp towards the western end and a return via the Quoich glens south of the ridge

The Clachlet Traverse

An overnight backpacking trip to complete the classic traverse of the Black Mount hills from Victoria Bridge over to the Glencoe Ski Centre, completing the loop by following the West Highland Way south

Sunrise over Lochaber

The Hills East of Glen Roy

An overnight backpacking trip taking in a Corbett and three Munros to the east of Glen Roy in the West Highlands. An overnight camp below the summit of Creag Meagaidh was followed by a return along the Burn of Agie.

Sunshine and Showers from Tom Mor