I enjoy getting out on the hills and especially on the water in all types of paddlesport crafts but, it is the extra things we see and share with friends which makes it more special.  A meaningful experience for me is connecting with nature which is important to realis...

The purpose of this investigation was to observe how the cardiovascular system is affected during cold emersion.

Each subject performed six tests, hold their breath, face emersion 12degrees and face emersion in 5degrees with two conditions of normal breathing and hyperv...

Over the past few years there has been increased beaver activity within the National Park. They are clearly migrating deeper into the park, utilising the quieter waterways, rivers and lochs, perhaps descending southwards from the River Dochart via Loch Tay and of cours...

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers 720 square miles of varying outstanding landscapes and water bodies with diverse habitats ranging from freshwater lochs and rivers to marine coastal environments, forests and woodlands, mountains and moorland. It is of n...

I often wonder when paddling with friends, are they ever aware of what is happening on the riverbank or shore line. This for me is what paddling is all about. Observing nature from a completely different perspective and understanding what is going on. What has nature g...

Canoe Camping

Canoe camping is a great way to explore areas that are accessibly more difficult for motorists and walkers to reach thus giving one a sense of freedom from the crowds and even enhancing a sense of wildness. Of course, we must all abide by the Scottish Outd...