One of the fun things we have done as a family during lock-down has been The WildlifeTrusts/Scottish Wildlife Trust ’30 days Wild’ challenge #30DaysWild. It’s a simple challenge, do something ‘wild’ every day for 30 days. Nature is so good for your health and well-being, it helps you unwind and …
Hello! With the wet and wild weather we’ve been having .. AND the random surge of sunshine – the sofa and a cuppa seems waaay more appealing than chucking on the waterproofs to get outside and active . BUT – what if you could still get your mental and physical …
Hello! This weekend saw me hop on my bike and contribute my miles to the wonderful Tailor Ed Foundation, as part of their Lands End to John O Groats challenge! Thank you to those who joined me from afar and who donated 🙂 You can still donate on the page …
I am sure everyone will agree that lockdown hasn’t been easy, but one positive thing which I can take away from it is discovering some beautiful local walks around Edinburgh. I must admit that I’ve been struggling to find the motivation to get out and about for some daily exercise, …
A lovely and very relaxed cow on the Isle of Mull – Dec 2019 So – during this not-so-outdoorsy time I have discovered plenty of short inspirational adventure films – and wow they are inspiring! Please see links / videos below – and I would LOVE to hear …
Hello hello hello! Flashback – I realise now that those two tents behind me are portable toilets … I think. Not such a smart photo after all haha!! Also, brushing that matted hair after 7 days was not fun. Reminicing over long hair days ..feat Lava Tower. ANYWAY. So …
During the current coronavirus crisis, it is more important than ever to eat healthily. Getting access to good quality fresh food can be challenging. For people living in Edinburgh, there has been an initiative where wholesalers are offering to supply individuals and can deliver to your door. The following has …
Aviemore, Laggan and surrounding areas. This is a bit of a backdated one but well worth a post I feel.. I was fortunate enough to spend two weeks up North earlier in the year of 2019 and explored some areas I’d never been to before – so wanted to share …
William recommended the following website for ideas of food/recipes with a minimal impact on the environment. Let us know if you have tried any of the recipes and what you thought. Personally, I’m fancying the Asian-Inspired Sticky Aubergine! http://www.onegreenplanet.org Jan 3, 2020
The Wellcome Trust CRF team has won Gold in the University of Edinburgh’s Sustainability Awards! Our project was “Zero Waist – a Health and Wellbeing Project”. This means we now have two Golds, as our Genetics lab won Gold for Labs last year. Well done to everyone! Dec 23, …
