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Gayle on the 'Tranquil Trails' experience at Comrie Croft. — Gayle on the 'Tranquil Trails' experience at Comrie Croft. Image: Steve MacDougall.

I join Comrie confidence-boosting biking retreat led by ex-army officer – how did I get on?

Tranquil Trails retreats are led by former army captain Emily Greaves. They combine 'gentle' off-road guided bike rides with a sauna session.

By Gayle Ritchie

Joel Davey atop a Munro, playing his favourite song Highland Cathedral. Image: Joel Davey

Fife teenager climbs all 282 Munros in one year – playing the bagpipes on every summit

Born with a serious heart defect and undergoing open-heart surgery as a toddler, Joel Davey wanted to thank the NHS workers who saved his life.

By Dylan Lockhart

Heather Wilson and some of her huskies.

Life with 7 ‘spoiled’ huskies never gets old for Kirriemuir dog mum

Heather Wilson's canine "children" get stockings for Christmas and steal her space in the bed.

By Cheryl Peebles

Girl picking blueberries.

Best fruit forward: 4 great family farm days out

Pick your own and have fun, fun, fun with our top tips for berry season.

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Gayle at the hillfort on Finavon Hill

What’s so special about the mysterious ‘melted’ Iron Age fort on Finavon Hill in Angus?

The remains of the huge fort sit on an isolated summit of Finavon Hill in Angus. But why were its walls 'melted'?

By Gayle Ritchie 3

All smiles as Stirling editor Alex Watson becomes a paddleboarding convert. Image: Morag Lindsay/DC Thomson

I tried paddleboarding for the first time in Stirlingshire – here’s how I got on

Guided by experienced paddleboarders, The Courier's Alex Watson finally gives the water sport a go.

By Alex Watson 2

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