Changing habits! As a Munro & Corbett bagger, I've been heading for the Scottish hills for 70 years. A few of our habits have changed in that time!
- Sep 18, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 29

Since 1976 when we started our excursions, the intervening years, (approaching 50), have seen some significant changes in our behavioural routines.
We always used to stand at the Bar.
Now we always sit!
We used to decide where we were going whilst we were travelling North, and, usually, before we passed Carlisle. Now we pre-book at least three weeks in advance.
We used to drink up to 8 pints. Now its up to 3.
We used to include a Rum & Black and a Dram or so. Now its a Coffee.
We used to stay out till thrown out. Now its to bed before Closing.
We never used to eat until we had finished drinking. Now we drink little before we eat.
We used to know the name of every Mountain we had done. Now we often say “What was that called”.
But we still live up to our Motto:- “Make the most of every available opportunity!"
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How times change! Think this blog could be longer- love to your hear views on how kit has changed and accessibility like bridges, motorways... and ability to call home?!! 🤭
Great reflections on changing habits!! Recognise some of that. Awesome that you're still enjoying Scotland heading towards 90 though!! 😎