Tag Archives: Martin Holland

Anvil Gully Right-Hand Finish

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Simon Richardson

“I was out on Creagan Cha-no yesterday [January 10] with Tony Credland and Gregor Ewing,” Martin Holland writes. “After climbing Anvil Gully we were looking for something quick to do and abbed back down to a belay just below the … Continue reading →

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Bogle Eyed on Binnein Shuas

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Simon Richardson

On Saturday January 31, Martin Holland and Jim Bayliss were looking for a climb to suit the forecast of strong Northerly winds with fairly continuous snow and not too far from Aviemore, where they were staying. “I remembered a report … Continue reading →

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Age is Only a Number

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Simon Richardson

When I enquired about Bonhard Buttress in Glen Clova last month, Alex (Tam) Thomson replied to me with details about the first ascent. I was delighted to hear from Tam, as he is something of a Glen Clova pioneer and … Continue reading →

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Silver Threads Among The Gold

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Simon Richardson

Last week’s thaw never made it as far as the North-East of Scotland. I know this only too well as I fell off my bike twice whilst cycling to work on icy roads. As a result, Glen Clova was a … Continue reading →

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North Craig Glen Prosen

Posted on January 26, 2014 by Simon Richardson

On Friday January 24, Ian McIntosh, Sharon Wright and Martin (Wilf) Holland decided to visit North Craig in Glen Prosen. “We were looking for somewhere East and low to avoid the worst of the weather and preferably with a southerly … Continue reading →

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Explorations in Cama’Choire

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Martin Holland and Jonathan Foden made two enterprising exploratory visits to Cama’Choire (between Drumochter and The Gaick) over the Easter holiday period and added three new routes. “I haven’t heard of any climbing in there before,” Martin told me. “It’s … Continue reading →

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Hell Mend Ya!

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Simon Richardson

On March 25, Martin Holland returned to The Brack with Ian Mcintosh and Steve Langton and straightened out the Abyss Variation that Martin had climbed earlier this season in January. “We had the usual discussion about grade,” Martin told me. … Continue reading →

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Abyss Variation on The Brack

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Simon Richardson

Martin Holland and B.Hauffe added a new variation to The Abyss on the Lower Tier of The Brack in Arrochar on January 15. Martin takes up the story: “We gambled on The Brack turf being frozen as it often seems … Continue reading →

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Cha-no Diary

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Simon Richardson

Creagan Cha-no on the east flank of Cairngorm has proved very popular over the last few weeks, with several teams climbing there most days. The majority of last season’s routes have been repeated and there is overall consensus on the … Continue reading →

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Truly Accidental

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Simon Richardson

Every so often I receive an email from Martin Holland letting me know about his recent explorations. These are often in the Southern Highlands, and although not often in the highest grades, Martin’s choices are often well chosen and in … Continue reading →

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