Keith Fergus
Writer and photographer
Keith is a walker, writer and photographer with a particular interest in Scottish history and language. He lives in Glasgow and escapes to the countryside whenever he can.
Recent articles by Keith Fergus
Glen Nevis and Steall Falls walk, Highland
This spectacular two-mile walk climbs on a rocky, rollercoaster path through Glen Nevis to reach the epic Steall Falls. The combination of tumbling river water, soaring mountain views and hillside woodland makes this a true microcosm of the Scottish Highlands.
Walk: Norham Castle, Northumberland
Visit Norham Castle on the banks of the River Tweed and enjoy a historic woodland and riverside stroll through the village and surrounding countryside, finishing at a local pub
Walk: Birks of Aberfeldy, Perthshire
Experience a jaw-dropping gorge path that inspired Scotland’s national bard, ending the walk with a pub dinner at a local inn.
Walk: Murlough National Nature Reserve, County Down
Discover a gorgeous slice of Northern Irish coastline, where butterflies and beetles live alongside wildflowers, waders and sunbathing seals
Walk: River Braan, Perthshire
Follow the white water of Scotland's River Braan through a fabled woodland of giant Douglas firs, fairy-tale bridges and an ancient oak immortalised by Shakespeare’s Macbeth
Walk: Mersehead, Dumfries and Galloway
This rugged clifftop walk from a pretty village to a beautiful beach is the jewel in the crown of the astonishing Galloway Coast.
Walk: Bennachie, Aberdeenshire
Bennachie’s sprawling plateau offers plenty of space to explore, marvellous wildlife and exemplary views of the Cairngorms’ mountains
Walk: Stronachlachar, Loch Katrine, Stirlingshire
Sheltered among deep-green forest and the peaks of the Highlands is The Pier Café – the perfect waterside retreat for coffee and cake after a ramble through the hills
Walk: Wadebridge, Cornwall
Explore the gorgeous Cornish countryside surrounding the historic town of Wadebridge via the Camel Trail