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Hi Ecoman Yeah, I thought I'd seen something about Slain Castle being the inspiration for one of Dracula. It reminds me of Dunnottar Castle, which funnily enough is now the location of a up coming Frankenstein movie must be something about wind swept ruined castles on the east coast Hi...

Hi Uilleachan Maybe a cheap oilskin would be worth thinking about, for those really bad days when I know I'll get soaked no matter what. As of the photos, a bit of 80's nostalgia would be great. And as for the salopettes, it's funny you mention them, because when I replace my over trousers I...

Hi Uilleachen I used to climb Munros. These days it's more walking, but I can be out for long periods so need something that can stand up to prolonged rain. Nothing as bad as you get on the west coast but I can still end up soaked through. Reading the blurb on ventile it sounded like a good...

Cheers mate will do. And I hope you guys get plenty of good weather for the meet

Hi Woodsman Yeah, I did the CMD Arete Ridge (mixed the two names up earlier) near Ben Nevis as well as the north gully some years ago and I still tell the war stories lol, because the ridge was pretty nerve racking. It was great fun going up the gully, in the snow and ice though, but I wouldn't...

Hi Tent peg Well, you guys all took the time and effort to answer my post, and give me lots of help and advice. So, I figure the least I can do, is show my appreciation and thank each of you. Not to mention that, it's quite a tough choice, when you've only got the marketing blurb to go one. As...

Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield (four of the seven redbricks) are among the top 26 overall Unis in the country, and the other three aren't far behind. So even with the increase in tuition fees they are still a very good option, and will probably open doors for you later in life...

Thanks again for the welcome everyone Hi ecoman A BBQ in a blizzard, I can believe. If I remember right last year we had summer on a Wednesday, didn't we lol. I've never been to Whinnyfolled it looks a nice place. Wasn't the ruined castle there an inspiration for one of the famous Gothic horror...

Hi Tent Peg I know what you mean about the money, but I'm fed up with jackets that say their waterproof when there not. Having said that the more expensive jackets on the list would have to be really exceptional for me to justify spending that much money. So if there are cheaper alternatives...

Hello Everyone Thanks for the warm welcome. Hi Dreadhead Inverurie very nice place Hi Oakleaf lol. Nae bad, Yersel?

Hi Copper head Thanks for that, the Keela Munro does look good without breaking the bank, but you reckon if I do end up going with ventile that it is waterproof?

Hi tent peg I know what you mean, I'm fed up with the usual stuff that promises so much, but deliver so little and like you say, the alternatives are so expensive. So the idea you can get good quality at a cheaper price is music to my ears and I'll definitely have a look Many thanks

Hi Oakleaf I know what you mean about breathability, there's no point in having a jacket that's 100% waterproof (not that it's actually possible) if you end up soaking wet through sweat. I have read some of the comments, on here, about the monsoon II and I probably will end up rule it out, but...

Hello Everyone Great to be here. I live in Scotland, near Aberdeen, and as you can imagine we get every kind of weather going, usually all on the same day too. Which make wearing the right kit pretty tricky, even when you're just going to the shop for a pint of milk. Let a lone when your out...

Hi Everyone I'm a new member, and I'm looking for some advice about which waterproof jacket would be best suited to my needs. I live on the North East coast of Scotland, and am looking for a really waterproof breathable jacket that's good for coastal and hill walking. When I began looking...