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602 Nehchal Sandhu Our overnight stay in Spean Bridge in the Scottish Western Highlands culminated in our host trying to cajole us into tarrying for another day. Mr McCluskey expatiated on walking trails in the proximate Grey Corries, affording spectacular views of Ben Nevis and lower Munros. And nearby training grounds used by elite commandos during the Second World War, dominated now by an elegant monument. He also presented the possibility of the peerless experience of ‘dining on the line�...

Time: 6-8 hours I always feel the spring solstice in March is a turning point, a demarcation line that signals a steady lengthening of the days and all the natural response that brings with it. It’s small wonder our pagan ancestors celebrated this event with such gusto. With Christmas and New Year behind us for another year, my thoughts naturally turn to a walk in the hills – to Stob Ban in the Grey Corries – lockdown permitting. I’ve always been aware of doing this grand little...