Arc Guiding Blog
Here, we love both adventure travel and wildlife watching. From our base in the Cairngorms National Park in the Scottish Highlands, we enjoy great nature, hiking, paddlesports, backcountry skiing, mountaineering and MTB. We have a passion for education and leadership (for example, avalanche awareness and travel health) and we also share tips through outdoor gear reviews and our wildlife species finder.
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Isle of Mull wildlife watching is amongst the best in Britain
The wonderful inner Hebridean island of Mull has to be one of my favourite Scottish islands – an almost purpose-made location for enjoying birds of prey, otters and wildlife walks.
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Review: Railblaza C-Tug SandTrakz sea kayak / canoe trolley
The C-tug kanoe and kayak trolley by Railblaza is a gamechanger – especially with the Sandtrax wheels.
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Endura Mens MT500 waterproof trousers review
Endura make excellent cycling clothing, and their mens MT500 waterproof trousers are no exception – check out my review.
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Do you get avalanches in Scotland?
Avalanches occur every winter in the Highlands of Scotland, which surprises not only tourists but also some hikers and skiers.
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Scotland’s leaping salmon
October and November are good months to see Atlantic salmon leaping in Scotland, concluding one of nature’s most impressive migrations.
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Ski touring kit list
Kit list for ski touring, with tips on gear to pack for different backcountry missions.
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Cab9 Edge sunglasses review
The Edge sunglasses from Cab9 are a great buy if you’re looking for a set of well-priced shades with good coverage and polarised lenses.
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Do you get wildfires in Scotland?
Scotland does indeed get wildfires, and there is an increasing need amongst visitors to prevent these and forest fires.
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Great walks near Aviemore
Aviemore has a variety of great walks nearby, offering family-friendly and circular hiking trails in some of the country’s most impressive scenery.
