Hill Walking

The Great Glencoe Challenge — These Outlander-Loving Lasses Actually Did It!

Remember a couple months ago when I shared that my new Outlander pals and I were planning on doing the Great Glencoe Challenge? That verra long walk—as in, a 26.2 mile one-day hike through some of Scotland’s most beautiful and challenging countryside—to pass the days of Droughtlander and raise money for a good cause? Spoiler…

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The Scotland Diaries: The Arran Coastal Way, Part 2 – Succeeding at Survival

  Editor’s note: This post is a continuation in Anne Gavin’s series about returning to Scotland after her first visit last year. Read about why she, like Claire, had to go back.  And if you want to relive Anne’s first trip last year, here’s a link to get you started. Let the virtual travel begin! After the longest…

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The Scotland Diaries: The Arran Coastal Way, Part 1

  Editor’s note: This post is a continuation in Anne Gavin’s series about returning to Scotland after her first visit last year. Read about why she, like Claire, had to go back.  And if you want to relive Anne’s first trip last year, here’s a link to get you started. Let the virtual travel begin! We survived Goat…

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The Scotland Diaries: Trekking up Goat Fell

  Editor’s note: This post is a continuation in Anne Gavin’s series about returning to Scotland after a wonderful first visit last year. Read about why she, like Claire, had to go back and about her time exploring Glasgow. And if you want to relive Anne’s first trip last year, here’s a link to get you started. Let the virtual…

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“I Have to Go Back” – The Scotland Diaries: Part 2

“I have to go back.” – the haunting last line of Episode 13 of Outlander  Season 2, uttered by Claire Randall Fraser when she realized that her 18th century soul mate, love of her life, and father of her only child survived the Battle of Culloden. It’s also EXACTLY how I felt shortly after returning…

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