Munro Song

Blogs on Scottish Munros and other tales from walking trips... by Munro Bagger 'Normal Neville' Wiseman & Co

This work of art features Gerry Howkins, founder of the first independent hostel and private bunkhouse in Scotland, affectionately known as Gerry's Hostel. The larger version of the artwork on the same page shows the foreground which features some of the quirks of Gerry such as his herbal remedies and flip flops. There are stories and songs about the Legend of Gerry who is part of munro bagging folklore with his remote hostel between Achnashellach and Achnasheen

If you think Gerry's Hostel and private bunkhouse should be part of Munro Bagging Legend then share this song!

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.

Aug 5

Munro Bagger's Bed Normal Neville's Folklore Song Collection

I slept in some strange places while Munro Bagging! How about you?

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

Aug 5

Normal Neville Wisemans Call of Scotland Munro Bagger's Song about addiction to Munros and Scottish Summits and the call for the next fix

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...

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.

Jun 6