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Running Adventures Scotland – front cover reveal!

Find out more about my first book, Running Adventures Scotland – taking you on an adventure in Scotland’s inspiring landscapes

Posted byRoss BranniganDecember 20, 2021March 26, 2022Posted inBlog, Books, Running, Running Adventures ScotlandTags:adventure, fell running, hill running, outdoor, Running, scotland, sportLeave a comment on Running Adventures Scotland – front cover reveal!

Raid on the Border: A mini-bikepacking adventure

What would you do with 36 hours? I set off on a 200km bikepacking route through the Scottish Borders

Posted byRoss BranniganNovember 25, 2021November 25, 2021Posted inBlog, CyclingTags:adventure, adventure riding, bikepacking, cycle, Cycling, gravel, gravel riding, micro adventure, scotland, scottish bordersLeave a comment on Raid on the Border: A mini-bikepacking adventure

Running on the Isle of Skye: Sgùrr na Stri

I went out to fulfil a long-time dream to run Sgùrr na Stri, but I found more than I expected

Posted byRoss BranniganOctober 27, 2021November 25, 2021Posted inBlog, RunningTags:adventure, hill running, mountain running, outdoors, Running, scotland, scottish, trail running, wildLeave a comment on Running on the Isle of Skye: Sgùrr na Stri

The Great Cairngorm Chase: Supporting a Munro record attempt

What is it like to support a Munro record attempt? Pretty tiring, it turns out!

Posted byRoss BranniganAugust 12, 2021November 25, 2021Posted inBlog, RunningTags:adventure, hill running, mountains, outdoors, Running, scotland, trail runningLeave a comment on The Great Cairngorm Chase: Supporting a Munro record attempt

Sunset on Suilven – a wild camp on Scotland’s most iconic mountain

Sleeping on Scotland’s most iconic mountain

Posted byRoss BranniganMarch 5, 2021November 25, 2021Posted inBlog, RunningTags:adventure, camping, explore, mountains, outdoors, Running, runventure, scotland, trail running1 Comment on Sunset on Suilven – a wild camp on Scotland’s most iconic mountain

Running the West Highland Way

You’ll take the high road – but for once I took the low on a run along the West Highland Way

Posted byRoss BranniganSeptember 14, 2020November 25, 2021Posted inBlog, RunningTags:adventure, Blog, fastpacking, outdoors, Running, scotland, sport, trail running, ultra running, west highland way12 Comments on Running the West Highland Way

More than a race: Devil’s Burdens 2020

Mud, tents, colourful vests, a field and a hubbub of noise. You’d be forgiven for thinking it was a music festival.

Posted byRoss BranniganFebruary 5, 2020February 5, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:fell running, hill race, hill running, hills, outdoors, relay race, Running, scotland, scottish, sportLeave a comment on More than a race: Devil’s Burdens 2020

Simplification: Central Highland Bikepacking

In a two-day trip, you can achieve something people spend hundreds seeking: Simplification.

Posted byRoss BranniganOctober 6, 2019October 17, 2022Posted inBlog, CyclingTags:adventure, adventure riding, bikepacking, cycle, Cycling, gravel bikes, outdoors, scotland, scottish4 Comments on Simplification: Central Highland Bikepacking

Between control and chaos – Ben Nevis 2019

In some ways, I wonder if that is what caused Eddie Campbell and his rebels to report the fine weather on that wild day in 1980: a fire that has blazed for 123 years.

Posted byRoss BranniganSeptember 19, 2019September 19, 2019Posted inUncategorizedTags:ben nevis, fell running, fitness, hill running, landscape, outdoors, race, Running, scotland, scottish hill running, sport2 Comments on Between control and chaos – Ben Nevis 2019

In the grip of the Cuillin

These terribly beautiful hills inspire a fearsome joy. There is much to relish, and much to revere.

Posted byRoss BranniganAugust 13, 2019August 13, 2019Posted inBlogTags:environment, gelogy, hiking, mountaineering, mountains, outdoors, scotland, sportLeave a comment on In the grip of the Cuillin

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