Walking Archives - Walking Heads

Message from the skies reveals HER story in Edinburgh

When darkness falls HER story comes to light. Fay Young takes an evening walk in Edinburgh and accidentally discovers a message from the skies. […]

Five good reasons for walking to work (and play)

What makes a Walking City? To be honest, getting fit was not the reason we created our audio walking tours but we soon discovered how quickly you can clock up the miles when you are following a good story. […]

Walking heads…and feet: Walk to Work

No excuses. Walking Heads did not get off to a flying start on the first day of Walk to Work Week. But, with some help from our friends at Inner Ear, we were soon at the top of the local workplace league. Fay Young explains how we did it… […]

Footnotes: journeys through a changing city

It’s all about the music, but you can’t walk far on Glasgow Music Tour without meeting many other aspects of this extraordinary city. So today we’re starting an occasional series of Footnotes, snippets of tantalising glimpses that emerge as we move from one live music destination to another. […]

Fragrant walks: let us lead you by the nose

Breathe in. There’s an elusive scent in the air and it takes a moment or two to track it down. Come, let us lead you by the nose. […]

Glasgow Music Tour – River Route 2: Video playlist

Join us on a musical walk by the River Clyde. Here is a Youtube Playlist we have put together including many of the songs featured in Route 2; The River Route of our Walking Heads [...]

Walking, the wonder drug – 10 good reasons for taking it.

It’s never too late for a New Year resolution, especially one that can help to make you live healthier, happier and longer. In short, walking is a wonder drug. Here are ten good reasons for taking it. […]

Ups and Downs of the Great British Walking Challenge

That’s it. After four weeks of Living Streets Great British Walking Challenge, Walking Heads blogger Fay Young reports a grand total of 62.6 times round the Wembley Stadium and 18.8 muffins burned. Or, to put it another way, 104 miles through streets of Edinburgh, Glasgow and a ramble round the West Highlands. Despite ups and downs she discovers how streets come to life when you are walking. […]

Sights for sore eyes on the Great British Walking Challenge

Lured by the view that (probably didn’t) inspire Tolkein: Walking Heads blogger Fay Young takes the Great British Walking Challenge to the Inner Hebrides. […]

Glasgow Music Tour – Centre East Route 1: Video playlist

Walking Heads Glasgow Music Tour - Route 1 Centre East - Youtube Playlist of all songs featured.

Blogging the miles on the Great British Walking Challenge

“My personal chart says I’ve burned 4.3 muffins and lapped Wembley Stadium 14.9 times (not bad since I haven’t eaten a muffin for weeks!).” Walking Heads blogger Fay Young charts her progress on the first week of the Great British Walking Challenge. […]

From John o’ Groats to Land’s End (sort of)

Walking shoes on, headphones ready and pedometer in pocket, Walking Heads researcher and writer Fay Young explains why she is taking the Great British Walking Challenge. […]