Scottish runner breaks speed record for Cuillin Ridge
Scottish Highlands based GP, Finlay Wild, has broken his own Cuillin Ridge speed record. The 29-year-old, from Fort William, ran the epic 12km ridge on the Isle of Skye in just less than three hours....
View ArticleLonely Planet: Scotland is a must-visit for 2014
Scotland has been rated the third best place to visit in the world in 2014. Travel guide Lonely Planet reckons Scotland’s “jam-packed schedule of world-class events” will make it “the place to be” next...
View ArticleGet set for the Tour de France (in Yorkshire)
Tour de France fever is about to land in Yorkshire. This year, the Tour starts in Leeds on July 5 before heading south through England and then across to France. Whether you are planning to catch the...
View ArticleEpic Rigby Round record
There are those that set out to stroll the UK’s biggest mountains – and there are those that want to do them as fast as they can. And then there are those who set out to finish a tough mountain route...
View ArticleWhat did you love about Glasgow 2014?
Eleven days flew by in Glasgow as the Scottish city hosted the Commonwealth Games 2014. There was a huge sense of pride and a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere in Scotland’s largest city as thousands...
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500 miles of new walking trails for Scotland
Scotland is already a popular destination for walkers, many of whom are keen to complete a long-distance trail. Some of the most popular routes are the West Highland Way, the Kintyre Way, the Southern...
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New Scottish walking path opens
A new long-distance Scottish walking path is officially opening this month. The 30-mile Great Trossachs Path, located in Scotland’s original national park, links together three of Scotland’s other...
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Celebrate St George’s Day with a walk
Today is St George’s Day, so what better time to suggest five great walking holidays in England. England offers a huge variety of beautiful landscape and a wealth f walking routes, from quiet,...
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A first look at the New Hebridean Way
Scotland’s Outer Hebridean islands are a popular destination for both walkers and cyclists. While easily accessible by ferry from the mainland, they feel like a lifetime away. The diverse and wildy...
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10 great ideas for National Bike Week
National Bike Week takes place this month from June 13 to 21. The annual event aims to encourage more people to cycle and to underline that “everyday cycling is for everyone”. Bike Week 2015 has a...
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Take a walk in National Parks Week 2015
Did you know that this month sees an annual celebration of the UK’s national parks? The week, from July 27 to August 2, showcases all the things that are unique and wonderful about Britain's many...
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New #GetOutside campaign
The UK’s mapping agency Ordnance Survey has launched a campaign to inspire people to get off the sofa, ditch the car and enjoy the great outdoors. The #GetOutside campaign calls on people of all ages...
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Join the Get Outdoors Scotland weekend
There’s something of a walking revolution taking place with the well-known walking charity, The Ramblers. As the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary a campaign has been launched to widen the...
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New Coast 2 Coast cycle route for Scotland
Long-distance bike routes are popular with cycle tourers. In England, one of the most popular is the Sea to Sea (C2C) route across the Pennines from the Irish Sea to the North Sea. Now there’s a new...
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Join Walk to School Month
It's never to early to teach your kids the benefits of walking. And it seems there are plenty of reasons why youngsters should be getting about on two feet. A new survey has found that primary school...
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Meet the Team Thursday: Katie Armitage
Star of Meet the Team this week is Destination Specialist, Katie Armitage. Describe your role at Macs Adventure in 10 words. Helping our clients explore the wonders of walking and cycling in the UK....
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UK’s tallest mountain Ben Nevis ‘grows’ by 1m
The UK's tallest mountain has been re-measured and it's now officially an extra metre taller. Thanks to more modern measuring technology, the mapping agency Ordnance Survey now records Ben Nevis in the...
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We’re Hiring! Sales and Operations Manager
Wanted: adventurous individuals to join our busy and enthusiastic team in Glasgow. Macs Adventure is a fast growing adventure tour operator with offices in the UK and Germany and big plans for the...
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How our West Highland Way Hosts Help Transform Lives in Cambodia
As proprieters at Braeside B&B in Drymen, we provide a comfortable bed for many of Macs Adventure's West Highland Way walkers, and a place to relax at the end of a day on the trail. For all...
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Discover a #ScotSpirit moment while cycling
We recently revealed news of a campaign by VisitScotland to create a #ScotSpirit movement. The aim is to encourage people worldwide to share their experience of the “spirit of Scotland” through photos...
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