Members share their accounts of magical moments in wild places. Why not contribute your own?
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Wild Moment: Joanna Fern
Published: 3 Mar 2023
"We sprang into action, grabbed our dogs, formed a huddle pressing their ear flaps closed while trying to bury our own ears into our shoulders (no hands left!)" Find out what caused the commotion on Skye.
Wild Moment: Michael James Parker
Published: 28 Feb 2023
"My poem explores my awe at one of my most astonishing days in the mountains." Enjoy this cracking account of tackling the Ring of Steall in midwinter.
Wild Moment: Doug Angus
Published: 16 Feb 2023
"One of the lads had done some of the narrow ridge on all fours and perhaps did not appreciate wild places at the time, especially as it was misty on the summit." A Trust Member and now retired teacher recalls introducing many pupils to wild Knoydart.
Wild Moment: Sandy D Franklin
Published: 9 Feb 2023
"As I pulled on my swimsuit, I heard the sound that for me is the call of the wild." A Trust Member shares precious memories of sharing a special swim with two red-throated divers.
Wild Moment: Dennis Smith
Published: 5 Feb 2023
"At the end of one day’s work, my wellies were so sodden I had to lie on my back and get someone else to pull them off." A long-standing Member of the Trust shares (mostly) happy recollections of our early work parties from 1989 onwards.
Wild Moment: Terry Gifford
Published: 24 Jan 2023
One of our early Members, Terry Gifford, shares his memories of getting John Muir's writing published in the UK and a thought-provoking poem about Sandwood Bay.
Wild Moment: John Bevan
Published: 24 Jan 2023
Long-standing Member John Bevan recalls how his love of wild places started early, resulted in a lasting legacy for a good friend who loved the Scottish hills, and continues to this day.
Wild Moment: Mandy Haggith
Published: 29 Nov 2022
Assynt author Mandy Haggith shares her poem about a women’s stalking outing on Quinag.
My Nevis: Mick Tighe
Published: 28 Apr 2021
From giants to geologists, guides and climbers, Mick Tighe unravels some of the rich folklore and history associated with Ben Nevis – a mountain that has now been in the Trust’s care for 21 years.
My Nevis: John Young
Published: 16 Mar 2021
Helping us celebrate 21 years of looking after Nevis is passionate Scottish and Alpine mountaineer John Young who explains why the mountain is so special to him.
My Nevis: Alex Gillespie
Published: 22 Jan 2021
Helping us celebrate 21 years of looking after Nevis is Alex Gillespie who shares his memories of the Ben from before 2000 when the Trust took it on.
Wild Moment: Chris Puddephatt
Published: 20 Jul 2018
"I’ve decided to walk around Quinag on the 1000ft contour and take some snaps..." The Assynt-based photographer shares his latest project