I didn't expect a paddle sport to become one of my favourite ways to stay active while travelling, but padel has a way of fitting into itineraries and landscapes: a quick coastal session before a ferry, a sunset match near a resort, or a friendly game after a long hike. Central to all of that is...
I’ve spent more than a few nights with sand under my mat and the roar of the Atlantic in my ears,...
I’ve walked the stretch between Hillside Durness Co and Camel Haugh more times than I can count,...
I still remember my first puffin sighting near Durness—a tiny triangular face popping out of a...
Walking to the sea caves at Sango Sands is one of those coastal experiences that stays with you:...
I still remember the first time I unfolded an Ordnance Survey map on a wind-blasted beach in the...
I chase silhouettes. There’s something about a human shape or a jagged cliff cut stark against a...
I know the pull of Sango Bay—the way the cliffs glow at golden hour, the yellow turf leading your eye to a sweep of sand and the sea beyond. My favourite way to savour that coastline is the walk from Sango Bay to Camel Haugh, a compact route that feels remote and richly alive. It’s short enough for a relaxed morning or late-afternoon stroll, but full of viewpoints, seabird life and, often,...
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I discovered Croick sea stack on a blustery afternoon while chasing a break in the clouds. Since then I’ve returned at every season to chase different light and to learn how crowds ebb and flow. If you want the dramatic silhouette, the warm backlight or the misty, moody frames, timing and approach matter as much as your lens choice. Below I share what I do to catch the best light at Croick, how...
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