Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone

About Ruth Livingstone

Walker, writer, photographer, blogger, doctor, woman, etc.

424am Kishorn to Bealach na Bà

Posted on July 27, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I’ve been worrying for weeks about how to tackle the road to Applecross… Continue reading →

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423 second part, Ardaneaskan to Kishorn

Posted on July 11, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I cross fords, walk through forests, and leap across stepping stones. Continue reading →

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423 first part, Ardaneaskan to Kishorn

Posted on July 5, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

The descent to Achintraid is supposed to involve a slippery rock and a piece of rope! Continue reading →

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422pm Ardaneaskan to Lochcarron

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I wonder which is my favourite Scottish loch… Continue reading →

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422am Ardaneaskan to Lochcarron

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I sit on a bench and look out over the mouth of Loch Carron. There’s Plockton across the water. Continue reading →

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421 Totaig to Ardintoul and back, 2nd try

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I struggle through a forest, and discover danger can come in many forms. Continue reading →

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420pm Strome Ferry to Lochcarron

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk round the top of the loch, and join the famous NC500. Continue reading →

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420am Strome Ferry to Lochcarron

Posted on March 13, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk along the road beside Loch Carron. Continue reading →

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419 Plockton to Strome Ferry

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I catch a train and am disappointed by a castle. Continue reading →

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418 Kyle of Lochalsh to Plockton

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Ruth Livingstone

I discover palm trees really do grow in Scotland. Continue reading →

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