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HISTORICAL FACTS: West highland way | History Defined

Man proposes to partner after walking 96 miles in 36 hours in memory of her son

Benjamin Ward, 44, from Falkirk, completed the West Highland Way in 36 hours and 48 minutes last Sunday.

Evening Standard · Aug 16

Why I’m walking the West Highland Way for the 100th time – and my advice to newcomers

ROBERT Marshall has walked the West Highland Way 99 times. For his 100th hike up the famed Scottish route, he’s doing something he hasn’t since…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

Ayrshire care workers complete gruelling West Highland Way walk in memory of colleague

Work pals of the late Shona McKinlay completed the emotional near 100 mile journey to raise funds in her name.

Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023

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Father and son complete 96-mile West Highland Way challenge for Crosshouse Community Football Club

Colin Paton and his 9-year-old son, Ruaridh, completed the 96-mile West Highland Way walk in six days to raise funds for Crosshouse Community Football Club.

Daily Record · Apr 18, 2023

Ayrshire care workers start West Highland Way trek in memory of colleague

Work pals of Shona McKinlay have taken their first steps on the huge journey.

Daily Record · Apr 10, 2023

Ayrshire care workers set for West Highland Way walk in memory of Rangers-daft colleague

Eight colleagues will honour their pal Shona McKinlay by taking on the near 100 mile trek in her memory, aiming to raise thousands for Poppy Scotland and the Royal British Legion

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

Colleagues of tragic Scots firefighter carry his helmet on West Highland Way trek in his memory

A small band of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crew completed the West Highland Way trek dressed in full kit to raise more than £20,000 in memory of Colin Speight.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

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Inspiring teen will walk West Highland Way for autism unit that transformed his life

Logan Johnstone autism, dyslexia and ADHD, along with global learning delay sensory process disorder

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

Walking Scotland’s West Highland Way in winter

Hiking Scotland’s premier long-distance trail in the colder months allows you to experience the stark natural splendour of the Highlands without the summer crowds, writes Alastair Gill

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Scots veteran runs 101 miles to raise cash for Doddie Aid charity

Gary Ferguson ran 101 miles from Fort William to Glasgow on the West Highland Way.

Daily Record · Feb 1, 2023

Walker sent goodbye texts to family after plunging into freezing water on hike

Hiker Dan Crank was attempting to complete the West Highland Way in Scotland when he slipped and fell into frozen water at the bottom of a gorge and believed he would die

Daily Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Outlander's Sam Heughan walks West Highland Way to reflect on 'personal journey'

Scots actor Sam Heughan made the show for BBC's The One Show about his experience doing the West Highland Way hike to Fort William, which inspired the star to write a book.

Glasgow Live · Oct 23, 2022

Sam Heughan reflects on 'personal journey' and father's death in West Highland Way hike

The Outlander star made a short film for BBC's The One Show about his experience doing the hike, which inspired him to write a book.

Daily Record · Oct 21, 2022

Outlander star Sam Heughan reflects on West Highland Way journey in memoir 'Waypoints'

Waypoints by the Outlander icon is set to be published in the UK on Tuesday, October 25.

Daily Record · Oct 20, 2022

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Glasgow Live · Oct 18, 2022

The Mar Huts review: We spent the night at the cutest Airbnb at the bottom of Conic Hill

We enjoyed a night away at the newly opened Mar Huts close to Conic Hill on the West Highland Way and as far as staycations go, it couldn't be better.

Daily Record · Sep 30, 2022

Lanarkshire fitness instructor completes barefooted West Highland Way challenge

Army veteran Craig Curtis, from Lanark, completed all 96 miles from Milngavie to Fort William without any shoes in aid of Blesma, which supports ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss.

Daily Record · Sep 10, 2022

Lanarkshire family raise £700 for Cancer Research with West Highland Way hike

The Hamilton family were supported by friends, family, and the local community ahead of their challenge

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Perth dad walks the way in five-day fundraising challenge for Alexis and Meningitis Now cause

In his latest Alexis Rose Challenge (ARC) Alan Glynn from Perth tackled the West Highland Way with three pals

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Daily Record · Jul 27, 2022

Four Bonhill friends take on West Highland Way for baby loss charity

Jamie MacLean, John Brennan, Glen Halliday and Stuart Mcfarlane are currently trekking 96 miles for Baby Loss Retreat.

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2022

Scotland's Ben Nevis and West Highland Way among 'most searched' walks in UK

The research found that steeper mountainous walks are the most searched for, suggesting UK walkers like a challenge.

Glasgow Live · Jun 20, 2022

West Highland Way named among Europe hiking routes 'you need to do once in your life'

The list was compiled by style and fashion magazine GQ Mexico, and features seven routes that showcase 'the great natural beauty that Europe has to offer'.

Daily Record · May 17, 2022

Celtic legend John Hartson takes on gruelling hike to help raise £10k in memory of Parkhead stalwart

Hartson walked part of the West Highland Way in honour of Marie Milne, a receptionist at Celtic Park who was a great friend to the former striker and many other players.

Daily Record · Apr 2, 2022

Lanarkshire pensioner set to trek West Highland Way in memory of brother who died from pancreatic cancer

James and John Paul King have already raised over £600 for charity ahead of the mammoth challenge in June

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2022

Outlander star Sam Heughan to release first autobiography

'Waypoints' will be published by Radar and will follow him along the West Highland Way to explore his life and reflect on the personal waypoints that define him.

Daily Record · Mar 16, 2022

Fancy running your own inn in a stunning Highland location? A popular hotel has just gone up for sale

The idyllic Highland Getaway Inn on the ever-popular West Highland Way has just gone up for sale.

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