Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone

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About Ruth Livingstone

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

539 Chapelhill to Nigg Ferry

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

The day begins with a ferry ride, and ends with a beautiful beach. I discover an old church, another Pictish stone, and a cholera stone. Continue reading →

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538 Hilton to Chapelhill

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk along a coast with stories of local legends in my head, visit a mermaid, and reach a Pictish stone on top of a hill. Continue reading →

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537 Rockfield to Hilton

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk a lonely coast path, past a series of mysterious huts, and reach the end of a Core Path. Continue reading →

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536b Tarbat Ness to Rockfield

Posted on June 29, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

From a lighthouse to Rapunzel’s castle, I take a “mellow” walk along the Scottish coast. Continue reading →

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536a Portmahomack to Tarbat Ness

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A beautiful sunny day. I manage to avoid cows, discover two huge bones, and reach a lighthouse. Continue reading →

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535 Inver to Portmahomack

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk along the beach, dodging bikers, and meet some gnomes at the rainbow’s end. Continue reading →

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534 Tain to Inver

Posted on June 22, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

A walk of two halves. Along the shore to a beautiful woodland, and then road-walking into Inver. Continue reading →

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533pm Dornoch to Tain

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

Across a bridge and causeway, I climb a hill, and go down a lovely avenue of trees. Continue reading →

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533am Dornock to Tain

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I am dismayed to pass the site where a witch was burnt… but, later, today’s walk turns into a glorious amble along a quiet lane. Continue reading →

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532 Embo to Dornoch

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I walk the coast, along an endless beach, and then head back across a marsh and an airfield. Continue reading →

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