The world is awash with podcasts. Many of us have dabbled, often prompted by lockdown-induced podcast fever. But do we stop to think ‘Why am I doing this?' Here are my 5 Ps of Podcasting - Purpose, Preparation, Participants, Personality and Positivity: davidlee.media/the-5-ps-of-po…

The bluebells are out in the woods by the River Avon. An evening stroll brings this beautiful sight with the backdrop of a greening wood and the soundtrack of woodpeckers, blackbirds and an array of passerines going about their business. Thread continues 👇

Let’s not allow developers in, even if this patch is not destined to be a building site it will be right next door to one – not something the woodpecker is likely to hang around to see. Download the app now and help preserve Linlithgow’s best greenspace. spotteron.app/apps/our-outdo…

Congrats!! We have reached 100 posts on Our Outdoors app. Thanks to those that posted. Keep it up. If you want to support the campaign, download the app, visit during this beautiful sunny spell, post a pic. Keep this wonderful greenspace safe. spotteron.app/apps/our-outdo…

Oh I do like to be beside the seaside ... I believe my walk to Yellowcraig today is a favourite spot for manonabeach - lucky to be here researching my forthcoming walking guide for Luath Press

Walking Scotland with Nick Drainey Each walk is hand-picked to be accessible from the public transport network between Perth and Inverness. This summer head outside with 'Highland Walks' by Walking Scotland with Nick Drainey , available from all good bookshops! buff.ly/3N6VBdv

Summer is here! Beatrix Potter spent her summers in Perthshire – see the house she stayed in on one of the walks in my book Highland Walks – 32 routes between Perth and Inverness, all accessible by train Luath Press Birnam Arts #CarFreeWalks #Perthshire #walkingscotland

Take advantage of ScotRail’s Kids for a Quid offer this summer and try some walks from my Highland Walks books – 32 routes all guided from a train station and with tips to keep kids amused. bit.ly/highlandwalks Luath Press ScotRail #WalkingSotland #familywalks #carfreewalks

So manonabeach we’ve got sand, water and folk having seaside-style fun – but there is no sea at Loch Morlichin the Cairngorms. Does it qualify as a beach in your opinion?! #beachinthemountains #lochmorlich #Cairngorms Cairngorms National Park

Thrillled to meet Greta Thunberg today in LinlithgowGreatVisit and tell her about Green Battle Linlithgow. She was enjoying our beautiful loch & landscape. How wonderful would it be if she helped us save it? Maybe she will follow us on X?

Looking forward to being on BBC Radio Scotland to talk about all things walking in autumn and enjoying nature's great display. Should be around 7.50am in the morning. #bbcgms

Nature really doesn't seem to be a priority for the Scottish Government, unfortunately that seems to have been the case for quite a while. shorturl.at/3wBVf

Scotland’s Finest Woods’ new award is all about celebrating the projects that are turning towns and cities into greener, healthier, and more sustainable places to live. Read more here sfwa.co.uk/future-woodlan…

Loch Morlich looking beautiful in the winter light earlier this week - definitely not just for summer!

Terribly sad news

This Scottish Government really struggles to support the environment. The national park and locals were united in opposition to this but were over-ruled. BBC News - Loch Lomond Flamingo Land resort set for approval bbc.com/news/articles/…

The first two, and only, national parks came more than 20 years ago. This Scottish Government has dragged its feet in getting another - that in itself shows how much respect they have for our environment. The Official SaveLochLomond/Stop Flamingo Land

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