Rambling On Blog
Welcome to my blog. I hope you enjoy reading my ramblings of the written kind! At the time of writing, I'm not sure what my blog will consist of! Probably ramblings about being out and about in nature, exploring new places and finding inspiration for my artwork, hopefully inspiring people who read it to embrace life and do what they love.
UPDATING THE MAP OF LIFE
24/01/2026
As an artist who paints on old maps I often think about how maps can resemble our own lives ...more
BACK TO SCOTLAND - APRIL 2025
24/01/2026
It was gone 10pm by the time I got home after celebrating Caroline’s Crib Goch traverse with a lovely meal at the Vaynol Arms (see previous blog). With a good weather window over the next few days, I’d already planned another trip to Scotland in my little red van. After just a few hours’ sleep, I was up at 4am and heading North to Arrochar to climb two Munros in the Arrochar Alps: Beinn Narnain and Beinn Ime later that day. ...more
APRIL 2025 - ADVENTURES WITH FRIENDS
24/01/2026
I mostly walk alone with Nala, partly because I love the solitude and the freedom to simply go whenever the mood takes me, without waiting for an invitation or coordinating diaries. That independence is really important to me. But I also love company, or rather the right company, company that is easy and natural. I’m lucky to have a small handful of walking friends who I’m lucky to have in my life. ...more
APRIL 2025 - OUR FIRST TRIP OF THE YEAR TO MULL
19/01/2026
We have been visiting the Isle of Mull several times a year for many years now. Gary runs wildlife photography workshops from here and while he is working I normally head for the hills.. The weather for this trip was perfect and I enjoyed revisiting some familiar hills as well as exploring an area that has been on my radar for many years ...more
APRIL 2025 - EXPLORING THE SCOTTISH SLATE ISLES WITH GARY
19/01/2026
At the beginning of April 2025, Gary and I set off on our first joint motorhome trip of the year. It turned out to be exactly the reset we both needed, packing up our home on wheels, driving north, and seeing what unfolds. ...more
MARCH 2025 - HIDDEN SNOWDONIA
01/01/2026
A long overdue visit to a hidden llyn I'd wanted to visit and a continued struggle with an anxious mind. ...more
MARCH 2025 - 3 DAYS IN THE HIGHLANDS
01/01/2026
Mental health struggles and the start of my 2025 Munro journey ...more
FEBRUARY 2025 - RETURN TO THE HOWGILL FELLS
22/12/2025
A second visit to the Howgills over 2 days, staying in my van overnight ...more
FEBRUARY 2025 - A SECOND WINTER VISIT TO THE CAIRNGORMS
22/12/2025
An extra workshop for Gary which meant another few days of enjoying one of my favourite areas ...more
ANNUAL WINTER VISIT TO THE CAIRNGORMS PART 2 (JANUARY 2025)
22/12/2025
When temperatures go from one extreme to another ...more
OUR ANNUAL WINTER TRIP TO THE CAIRNGORMS (JANUARY 2025)
21/12/2025
A magical winter wonderland ...more
JANUARY 2025 - AN INTRODUCTION TO THE HOWGILLS
21/12/2025
Looking back on my first trip of the year in Robin ...more
AN IMPROMPTU TRIP TO SCOTLAND - DAY 6
20/12/2025
Day 6 – Moffat, Grey Mare’s Tail, and an Unexpected Summit ...more
AN IMPROMPTU TRIP TO SCOTLAND - DAY 5
20/12/2025
Day 5 - Meall Ghaordaidh - A gentler day on a straightforward Munro ...more
AN IMPROMPTU TRIP TO SCOTLAND - DAY 4
19/12/2025
Another inversion, 2 more munros and my battle with a chronic condition ...more
AN IMPROMPTU TRIP TO THE HIGHLANDS - DAY 3
18/12/2025
The third day of a fabulous week of exploring new summits - and another day of being above a sea of cloud ...more
AN IMPROMPTU TRIP TO THE HIGHLANDS - DAY 2
15/12/2025
I wasn't sure where to go for my second day in the Highlands - another Munro day or a smaller but still iconic mountain ...more
OCTOBER 2025 - AN IMPROMPTU TRIP TO THE HIGHLANDS - DAY 1
30/11/2025
A last minute dash to the Highlands followed by 5 glorious days of mountain walks ...more
A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE - JUNE 2023
09/03/2024
A journey around the Llyn Peninsula (Pen Llyn) ...more
A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE CAIRNGORMS
11/12/2023
As a lover of both mountain landscapes, beautiful lochs and wonderful wildlife the Cairngorms has it all as far as I'm concerned - and it's not that far from the sea either, another love of mine! ...more
Saying goodbye to a painting
03/11/2021
It's a lovely feeling to sell an original piece of art but I have to admit to feeling a little tinge of sadness when packaging a painting ready for it's new home, knowing I won't see it again. ...more
The Eagle Stare - when a painting goes wrong!
12/07/2021
Paintings don't always work out the way you planned - and that's ok! ...more
