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Long-form writing from across Scotland: route guides, gear reviews, skills articles and trip reports.
- Gear14 Apr 2026 · 12 min
What to Wear Hillwalking in Scotland: The Layering Guide
Scottish weather is harsher than almost anywhere else in Britain. The layering system that works in the Lake District falls short at 900m on a Cairngorm plateau in March. Here's what actually works, by season.
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OS Maps vs Komoot vs AllTrails: Which Is Best for Scotland?
The three most-used route apps compared against Scottish conditions — mapping accuracy, offline reliability, route content, pricing. Every one of them is Scottish-good at something and Scottish-bad at something else. Here's the honest call.
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How to Start Hillwalking in Scotland: The Complete Beginner's Kit List
Every piece of kit a first-time Scottish hillwalker needs, with budget / mid-range / premium options for each. Where to spend the money, where to save it, and the stuff you can absolutely skip.
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Best Waterproof Jackets for Scotland: Tested in Scottish Conditions
Scottish rain is sideways, sustained and wind-driven — most jackets that work in the Lake District fail here. The budget / mid / premium jackets that actually hold up to a Scottish hill day, with the specs that matter and the ones that don't.
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