Alex Roddie's Alpenglow Journal (formerly Unplugged) offers outdoor and nature writing, film photography, and analogue adventure stories, with practical gear comparisons and reflections on a slower, more intentional life. Readers get a mix of long-form adventure stories, how-to guides, and a biweekly digest of what the writer has been making and reading.
Website: https://www.alexroddie.com/
A personal outdoor blog by Scottish walkers covering hikes, backpacking routes and travel around Scotland, including the Menteith Hills, the Affric Kintail Way and Loch Ness. Readers get trail descriptions, practical logistics and advice for planning their own trips.
A nature-themed newsletter mixing affiliate-driven reviews of creator platforms like Beehiiv and Buy Me A Coffee with practical guides such as using trail cameras for home security. Readers get product walkthroughs, personal anecdotes about building an online audience, and buying advice for outdoor and home gear.
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