Author Archives: Ruth Livingstone

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About Ruth Livingstone

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

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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Why the long break?

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I explain why it is a year since I did my last walk, and the new challenges life has thrown at my family. Continue reading →

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531 Skelbo to Embo

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

On a glorious bank holiday Monday, I encounter seals, tourists, and a beautiful beach before ending my trip in a holiday park. Continue reading →

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530 Littleferry to Skelbo

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

I have a miserable walk in the rain, survive a near-death experience involving bullocks, and discover my van has NOT been stolen. Continue reading →

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529 Golspie to Littleferry

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Ruth Livingstone

Along an eroded shore, I reach a beautiful spot at the opening to Loch Fleet. Fast water, loud gulls, and seals! Continue reading →

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