I've collected some interesting facts to consider about Triangulation Points (Trigs) & Cairns. Do you love or hate these man made apparitions that appear on virtually every hill that you ascend?Historically they've been a Love/Hate issue for many people. Getting the Measure of Height: Triangulation Points were designed for the Ordnance Survey in around 1935, nearly 100 years ago, by Brigadier Martin Hotine when it was realised that Britain's mapping was hopelessly out of date

How much does a round of the Munros Cost? This is an interesting and scary question, and, of course, the answer will be different for everyone. There are some big variables, including:- 1. Where do you live and what transport will you use? 2. What kind of accommodation will you use? 3. What is your Food & Drink budget? As an accountant and munroist I needed to know the answer, as you do, and my best starting point would be my own experience. I started around 1980 and complete

I've already written a blog about memories of Gerry's Hostel and also had an article published in this month's The Munro Society Magazine about him. But now I've also had a go at writing him into Scottish Munro Bagging Folklore through the medium of a song with video- The Legend of Gerry's Hostel.

I reflected on the variety of accommodation we experienced while Munro Bagging. Also on the fact that sometimes we had no accommodation at all. That was usually our own fault. Spending too long in the pub, wanting to save money or enjoy the stars, or being locked out! Telling people about it made them laugh. So there was only one thing for it! After the success and interest on YouTube with our 'Call of Scotland' song about my addiction to Scottish Hills, it was time for anoth

Do you feel like this about Munros and Scottish Mountaineering too? If these words and pictures resonate with you then you probably have an addiction to needing the next summit fix like me. But ... can that ever lead to contentment? See if you agree on my view here.

The Hills is Lonely... or Are They? How busy are/were the Scottish Mountains? Between 1959-1978 a lady under the name of Lillian Beckwith wrote a light hearted series of books about life on the Hebrides. The first was called “The Hills is Lonely” ... I have borrowed the title, as its a good title for what I wish to write about... My topic for today, is about the density of walkers you may come across on the Scottish Hills. It includes some observations from 1980 up

An article by Normal Neville's daughter, Susan Baria, primarily reflecting on how one small book must have impacted thousands of lives. There's a book that lists Scottish Munros, which are mountains in Scotland with a height of 3,000 feet (914.4 meters) or more. There are currently 282 Munros listed in it and they're named after Sir Hugh Munro, who first catalogued both Munros and 'Munro Tops' - the subsidiary peak(s) of a Munro that are also over 3,000ft. This enabled the Sc