OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Days out at Watten and Kyle of Tongue, with a reminder that quiet interludes for sea-kayaking are rare at this time of year
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Our adventurer reflects on his bike rides to Dounreay in years gone by, before specialist cycling gear became the norm
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Maturing woodland is a constant source of pleasure and not a little bit of hard work
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Dramatic sea stacks and hidden coves make this challenging trip one to enjoy with respect for the elements
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Stormy seas as our intrepid explorer takes to the water for a leadership course in sea kayaking