Two walkers in the Upper Feshie valley in Scottish Highlands. Text overlay reads, Take a breath of fresh air

Welcome to Doodlecat – where we enjoy the great outdoors and the pleasures of life in general. Doodlecat originally started to publish stories from the annual TGO Challenge, so there is a wealth of outdoor experience from Scotland to be found here. However, we now range nationwide, and worldwide, embracing all outdoor activity, from quiet country rambles to thrill filled adventures. We also enjoy the good things in life, wry commentary on life’s foibles and seeking out history’s hidden nooks and crannies.

At present there are three main areas to choose from …

Doodlecat’s Blog

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This is where we post about updates to the site – usually new stories from our contributors. It is also where we share any little oddities that take our fancy such as quirky bits of news and the odd (sometimes very odd) commentary on life in general.

TGO Challenge

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A small archive of this unique event – a self sufficient walk across Scotland. The brainchild of outdoor writer Hamish Brown, the TGO Challenge has been taken up by adventurous walkers for the last 40 years. Be warned – you could well start thinking “I could do that …”

Random Doodles

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Regard this as a pick ‘n mix. Here you will find little gems of local history, a fair bit on travel & trips plus food and drink, and a little commentary on politics and society. Hopefully there will be a bit of something to appeal to everyone, so have a rummage!

Couple silhouetted on top of crag looking at evening mountain view. Overlay text reads: "You only live once."

You only live once – and if you’re here reading Doodlecat’s adventures, that’s probably your philosophy too. So why not share your adventures, great or small, with the Doodlecat community? Got a great story, or just want some guidance on writing one …

… then contact us!

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