Into The Wild: A Girls Hiking Weekend at Loch Ossian Hostel
When my friend Kathi from Watch Me See suggested we head away for a girls hiking weekend, I jumped at the opportunity. We both needed a break from our busy lives in Edinburgh and Glasgow, and so we headed north to the Scottish Highlands. Our chosen destination was the...
The 10 Best Mountain Bothies in Scotland + Map!
Once a locals secret, mountain bothies have made a comeback with hikers and outdoor enthusiasts in 2018 with the release of The Bothy Bible, a handy book that details over 100 bothies throughout Scotland. A bothy is a mountain shelter in Scotland, available for anyone...
Coping With Post Trail Depression After A Long-Distance Hike
The following article is my experience after completing a long-distance hike of the length of Scotland where I discuss Post Trail Depression. This article may contain triggers. If you are, or believe you are suffering from depression after a long-distance hike, please...
Scottish National Trail Guide: Part 1 – Kirk Yetholm to Edinburgh
This is Part One in a three-part guide series on hiking the Scottish National Trail- one of the greatest long distance walks in Scotland. I also recorded a v-log during my hike of the Scottish National Trail, subscribe to my YouTube channel to see all my videos! In...
Hiking the Length of Scotland: the Scottish National Trail
In 2018 I was the first solo female to hike the Scottish National Trail, a hike that runs the length of the Scotland. The Scottish National Trail begins at the England/Scotland border by Kirk Yetholm and concludes at Cape Wrath. It is 854 kilometres (536 miles) in...
Hi, I’m Yvette!
A curious Kiwi who made Scotland home. Adventure seeker. Nature nerd. History lover. Advocate for cystic fibrosis and mental health.
