Magazine
Inside Lost Shore: Andy Hadden's Vision for Surfing in Scotland
Last month, our co-founder and marketing manager headed out of Edinburgh to Lost Shore Surf Resort. We were very excited to be chatting with Andy Hadden, the founder of this unique and pioneering resort. Dive in to find out more about how the seed for this idea came about, how Andy turned it into a reality, and how Lost Shore plays a role in a larger vision for surfing in Scotland.
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Historic Ally: Reviving Scotland’s Spirit Through Storytelling
Alistair Heather is a Scottish tour guide, writer, presenter, and fantastic story teller. Read on to hear what ignited Ally's love for Scottish history, his favourite historical anecdotes, and how you can now learn even more from him in his newly launched Scottish tours.
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A Meanderer's Guide to The Outer Hebrides
Scattered like a string of pearls off Scotland’s northwest coast, the Outer Hebrides are a wild and wonderful collection of islands where nature rules, Gaelic culture thrives, and the pace of life slows right down. In this guide, we’ll take you through some of the highlights, starting with the epic Hebridean Way, before diving into the unique charm of Lewis and the jaw-dropping landscapes of Harris. Let’s go island-hopping!
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Expeditions of The Molar Explorer
From the dentist’s chair to the icy expanse of Antarctica, Molar Explorer Cat Burford has combined her passion for adventure with a career in dentistry. Recently completing a gruelling 53-day solo expedition to the South Pole, she became the 13th woman to achieve this feat unsupported, battling extreme conditions with resilience and determination. In this interview, Cat shares the challenges, triumphs, and lessons from her remarkable expedition.
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The Meander- Our Journey So Far and the Next Adventure
We’ve always done things a bit differently at Meander. From our initial launch on Indiegogo to where we are today. Read the story of the Meander journey.
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Combining Passion with Purpose | The Maclean Brothers & Their Row to £1 million
The Maclean Brothers are 3 Scottish adventurers who are gearing up to row 9000 miles across the Pacific Ocean together, in order to raise money for clean water projects in Madagascar. We were lucky enough to chat with Lachlan, the youngest brother, to learn more about their courage and passions.
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Glamping in Scotland: 5 Places to Stay to Bring You Closer to Nature
Scotland is arguably one of best places in the world to enjoy the outdoors and get closer to nature, and one of the most popular ways to do this is through glamping. The best of both worlds. Think nature on your doorstep (or in this case we should say tent entrance), but will all the luxuries of home. Comfy king-size beds, wood-fired hot tubs, and even flushing loos, here are some of our favourite glamping spots in Scotland.
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Taylor Winyard | Conquering the Atlantic & Pacific
From breaking world records to competitive ocean-rowing, Taylor Winyard is no stranger to pushing her limits. We were lucky enough to chat to Taylor and get the low-down on her journey from the Scottish Borders to the open ocean. Read on to find out more about what drives Taylor's pursuit of adventure, the lessons she's learned along the way, the importance of teamwork, and what it's like as a woman in the extreme sport field.
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Scotland's Must See Filming Locations| LS Productions
We got in touch with the fantastic team at LS Productions to find out about their favourite Scottish filming locations, and projects they've worked on. Read on to find out what their top picks are and how you can visit them yourselves.
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Scotland's Most Unique Pubs
We’re celebrating the end of dry January this week in the Meander magazine after a month of longing for a cosy weekend trip to the pub. We’ll be taking a look at some of Scotland’s most unique pubs, from centuries-old taverns and hard to reach locations to quirky pubs tucked away in the Highlands. From the most remote, smallest and oldest to our creepiest and hardest to reach; sit back and enjoy our Meander pub-crawl.
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Why We Get Outdoors | Stories from Our Adventurers
We thought we'd remind ourselves of all the great reasons to get outdoors, by taking a trip down memory lane and seeing what our magazine collaborators have had to say on the matter. Keep reading to hear why they love to push themselves to get outdoors, and why it's so important that we do too.
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Meander's 2024 Wrap-Up
It’s always a highlight to finally take a breather amongst all the chaos come this time of year and reflect on the achievements that have taken place throughout. It’s been a crazy year of big announcements, product launches, working with new faces, and of course, all the fun. We’d love to say a big thank you to the Meander community for all the support this year and share some of our 2024 highlights with you all…
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