A unique Scottish backpacking adventure

Well done to all TGOC26 Challengers – definitely a challenge this year with Scotland sending all its weather along the way!

See the class of 2026’s adventures on Facebook and Instagram #TGOC26.

If you want to hear the joy of the 2025 Challenge (and just why you should think about participating!) head over to the Scotland Outdoors podcast from BBC Scotland – go to 41mins and 1hr 15mins for the Challenge bits.

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Photos: Graeme Dunsire, Martin Hoebler, Kasia Grabska, Ali Ogden.