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Mark Beaumont: Endurance in an age of shortcuts

Scottish endurance cyclist Mark Beaumont reflects on endurance, business, and why meaningful progress is built through consistency rather than shortcuts.

Harry McNulty: Rugby, Travel Photography and Living Nomadically

Harry McNulty has explored his fair share of the world thanks to his extensive Rugby career. Nowadays, you can find him traversing across Africa, finding inspiration for his next expedition, snapping some of the most stunning photography along the way. We had the pleasure of chatting to Harry about his passions for sport and photography, why they feed into each other so well, and the highlights of his career so far.

The Journey Into the Wild with Lucy Shepherd

Lucy Shepherd is quickly becoming one of the most prominent names in outdoor exploration. We managed to catch Lucy in between epic expeditions to chat about her journey to some of the most remote locations on the planet, the stories and lessons she's learned along the way, and why she feels such a strong connection to the great outdoors.

Goat Rodeo Goods: Meet the Founders

What started with a surplus of cucumbers and a Christmas market stall has quickly grown into one of Scotland’s most distinctive food brands. Founded by Kat and Lucy, Goat Rodeo Goods is built on bold flavours, a strong sense of personality and a refusal to take food too seriously.

Unplugged Cabins: Our Favourite Off-Grid Escapes

We live in an ‘always-on’ world, where notifications, social media feeds and emails blur the lines between work and rest. In contrast, an increasing number of travellers are now craving the exact opposite: complete and utter disconnection. We’ve gathered some of our favourite Unplugged Cabins across the UK to inspire your next getaway.

A Meanderer's Guide to East Lothian

Right on the edge of our hometown of Edinburgh sits East Lothian, one of Scotland’s most beautiful coastal escapes. For the founders of Meander, it’s a much-loved weekend retreat, a place to reset with long beach walks with the dog, early morning swims, and relaxed summer lunches overlooking Gullane Golf course. Throughout this guide, we’ve shared some of our personal favourite spots across the region.

Quintosapore family farm: Livia Giuggioli, and her brothers Alessandro & Nicola

We speak with the Giuggioli family about their family farm in the heart of Umbria, Quintosapore. What began as a deeply personal family project has evolved into a regenerative, soil-to-fork farm with a growing international reputation. Read on to learn more about their journey.

David Hamilton: Seeing Scotland Through a Macro Lens

We chat to macro photographer David Hamilton, on how he began his journey into macro photography, the importance of urban conservation, and why paying attention to the smallest forms of life can change how we see the world around us.

The Joy of Wild Swimming with Jules and Greg

In this Q&A, Jules and Greg talk about discovering their new hobby, what they learned along the way, and why wild swimming is about so much more than just taking the plunge.

Behind Nomadic Scotland: Matt and Patti Rio Green

Earlier this month, we sat down with Nomadic Scotland owners Matt and Patti to talk about road trips, rooftop tents and their shared passion for Defenders and exploring Scotland. We hope this Q&A inspires your next road trip off the beaten path.

2025 Roundup

It’s hard to believe another twelve months have flown by, but what a year it’s been. Through all the busyness, one thing has stayed constant: the amazing support from our Meander community. We’re incredibly grateful for every message, every visit, every shared adventure, and every bit of encouragement along the way. With that in mind, we’re excited to look back on some of our favourite highlights from 2025.

Coorie Stays for the Winter Solstice

The Winter Solstice is a 3000-year-old tradition that has stood the test of time. Discover the best spots across Scotland to escape the noise and celebrate the shortest day of the year.
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