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Maverick’s Memories Come Alive

June 8, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Naval maverick Admiral Claude Lionel Cumberlege was one of his kind and a man who lived his life to the full. The senior Royal Navy officer was seconded to the Royal Australian Navy during the […]

Discovering The World on Two Wheels

June 3, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Two wheeled adventurer Malcolm Dunkeld spent eight months travelling off the beaten track in search of freedom and fun. And judging by his new book – Motorbiking Mountain and Steppe, Forever Eastward – Dunkeld had […]

Shipwrecks of the Dover Straits

May 26, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

It’s famous as the narrowest part of the English Channel and also for being the resting place for many shipwrecks. The Dover Straits separates the UK from continental Europe and is the busiest shipping lane […]

I Can Hear The Cuckoo

April 16, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Grieving Kiran Sidhu made a very brave and life transforming decision when she lost her beloved mother. So deep was Kiran’s sorrow, that she felt she had to escape the normality of her life in […]

Wayfarer

March 30, 2024 Our Man On The Ground 0

Being an adventurer conjures up thoughts of a life of excitement discovering new cultures and people. But like comedians who are sometimes the darkest of souls when not entertaining, travelling constantly can be mentally challenging. […]

Kayaking the Sea Roads

December 26, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Former crofter Ed Ley-Wilson is no stranger to the harsh environment of the waters in the Scottish Highlands. He loves nothing more than testing himself as he kayaks alone in the sea. The adrenaline enthusiast […]

The Therapy Crouch

November 21, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Dubbed the nation’s favourite couple and with a successful chart-topping podcast. Yes, it’s former footballer Peter Crouch and his model wife, Abbey Clancy, stars of The Therapy Crouch talk show, now turned into a new […]

Art and Nature in the Outer Hebrides

October 30, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Beautiful Outer Hebrides in Scotland is packed with stunning nature and wildlife and is often captured best on canvas. Photographer Bruce Kendrick has done just that through his new and impressive book Art and Nature […]

Airman Abroad

October 14, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 0

Airman Hamish Brown has endured a few hair-raising adventures during his life. But as a man who clearly relishes a challenge, through his love of mountaineering, he has handled everything thrown at him, with good […]

Life in Lethinnis

September 5, 2023 Our Man On The Ground 1

Swapping the fast lane of suburbia England for the gentleness of The Highlands was quite a challenge for Rory Putman. He had spent 20 years working as a professional biologist in Southern England, before deciding […]