Adventures
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AdventuresLet's Get Physical: Yoga and Martial Arts
Yoga and martial arts aren't strictly sport, but if you're looking to get fit they provide a solid base of deeper engagement with your own physical and mental wellbeing. And if bending, stretching and balancing appeals, take a look to the right... Read more »| 11 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresUphill Rush: Running for Newbies
Running! Everyone who's a convert raves about it – but how do you make that first giant leap for mankind and get yourself out the door? Read more »| 10 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresOn Yer Bike: Cycling in the Northwest
Want to take your cycle to work up a notch? You're in luck: the Northwest offers a range of terrain and opportunities for bikers both seasoned and beginner Read more »| 10 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresTake to the Water: Activities in the Northwest
With access to the Lakes and the coast, the Northwest offers a range of opportunities for water babies to upgrade from their weekly sesh at the indoor pool. Local instructors introduce us to open water swimming, surf, sail, canoe and more Read more »| 10 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresSports Supplement 2014: Active Alternatives
Banish the humiliation of doing star jumps in your vest and pants to the back of your mind, grab some pals and go have some fun with our guide to alternative exercise Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresSports Supplement 2014: Run for the Hills
Running doesn't have to mean pounding the concrete – a growing community of runners are taking to the hills to challenge their bodies and clear their minds Read more »| 09 Jun 2014
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AdventuresSports Supplement 2014: Aerial Spin
It's well known that yoga is one of the most effective forms of exercise around - but what happens when you combine it with aerial acrobatics? Read more »| 09 Jun 2014 -
AdventuresWacky Races
Adventure style races have grown hugely popular in the last few years – The Skinny talks you through three of the best Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresSnow Sport in Scotland – A Mini Adventure
The best thing about snow sport in Scotland is its accessibility, so whether it’s a quick hour on a dry slope in the city or a trip north to the resorts, there’s no excuse not to get on the piste Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresThurso: A Cold Water Classic
Thurso is the Holy Grail of Scottish surf: the breaks around this small town in Caithness are steeped in surfing folklore, with only the hardiest souls making it their quest to find it Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresSurf Scotland: Catching a Break
Learning to surf In Scotland takes perseverance, determination and a very, very thick wetsuit Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresUp Hill and Down Glen – Mountain Biking In Scotland
Mountain Biking has undergone something of a makeover in the last decade to become the fastest growing sport in Scotland Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresInto the Backcountry: Mountain Biking in Scotland
One thing we're not short of in this country are hills and mountains. In fact, Scotland is a mountain biking mecca – all you need to explore it is an OS map and a sense of adventure Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresThe Ascent: Rock Climbing in Scotland
Whether 'sport climbing' on a pre-prepared route or roughing it as a hardcore outdoor climber, Scotland has a wealth of mountainous terrain for you to explore Read more »| 17 Jun 2013 -
AdventuresClimbing 101
To prove that you don't have to be a super gnarly dude with the upper body strength of a gorilla to get into climbing, we sent a weak newbie to Ratho to have a go on the top ropes Read more »| 17 Jun 2013