
A long weekend on the scenic Argyll coast
Sharing some postcards and memories from a long weekend near Oban, Argyll.

The first haar of spring
Noticing the signs, sounds and strange magic of the first haar of spring over eastern Scotland.

Family, footsteps, and the forest
A walk, and many memories, at the edge of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park.

A love letter to off-season travel in Scotland
Little love letters about staying in the Cairngorms in late autumn, penned from our wee caravan.

Returning to, and reflecting on, social media
How can writers and creatives navigate the ever-changing tides of social media?

A short but beautiful hike in the Ochil Hills
Hillwalking on Ben Shee, where a charity is nurturing the slopes with native trees.


Marking the new year with a familiar, favourite walk
Welcoming another new year with a beloved walk close to home.

A new name from the fog
Hill & Haar, the new name for this website, is inspired by my home on the east coast of Scotland.
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