Admiring the view December 25, 2014johndburns First appeared on the Hillwalking UK website. Hope you enjoy. Happy Christmas to my readers. [...]
Environmental Vandalism December 16, 2014John D Burns Sometimes I see things that really make me incensed. A little while ago I wrote about a Sand Martin nesting site on the [...]
The freedom of the hills December 5, 2014johndburns 2 First published http://www.ukhillwalking.com/ [...]
Are you a real man November 24, 2014John D Burns 5 The wind rattles the bothy door and pushes hopefully against the windows, the frames flex under the pressure of the gale but I [...]
Ice climbing helmets – the next generation November 13, 2014johndburns 8 Here’s my latest design, I’m evolving the sport. As soon as you see it you realise it’s obvious. Why did no one think of [...]
Dry Man Walking October 13, 2014John D Burns 10 I’m not sure if I’m going to make it. This is a race and the stakes are high. I’ve been walking this forestry [...]
Bothy Folk September 27, 2014John D Burns 1 King of the Bothy Folk. This is just a piece of light hearted humour and in no way critical of the MBA. I whole [...]
Armpit Trousers. Tips for Bothy nights September 20, 2014johndburns 8 If you are thinking of visiting a Highland bothy, and if it’s something you’ve not experienced you definitely should take the opportunity for [...]
Thud – Cartoon September 19, 2014johndburns Share if you like, just link the blog. I’ve sent off for a book on how to draw cartoons, badly needed as you [...]