Matt Girvan
Adventures, images and thoughts
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Exploring Light – my search for the perfect lightweight adventure camera
This article was first published in Olympus Passion Magazine in October 2021, after they saw my work on Instagram and got in touch. I really enjoyed working with the editors and it was a buzz to see…
Dawn till Dusk – Scottish National Trail film
It’s been a long time coming, but I’m very excited to finally share the film I’ve put together about my record-breaking run on the Scottish National Trail last year! It was a year ago that…
Scottish National Trail Trip Report
I’m a details guy. This is me geeking out on the details of the two weeks I spent hurrying the length of Scotland. In time I’ll write a more narrative, touchy-feely account of the trip,…
Becoming a Runner
A new pair of legs, a bone stress injury and a hungover personal best Though my friends would probably disagree, I’ve never considered myself “a runner”. Running is something I’ve learned to enjoy gradually over…
Solo Hiking the Slovenian Mountain Trail
This article was first published on Backpackers Travel Magazine in 2019. I sat in a hostel room in Maribor, northeastern Slovenia, hiking gear and packaged food strewn all over my bed. I was planning to…
UNLEASHing the Sustainable Development Goals
I wrote this article back in 2017 for a company blog and I’m finally finding a new home for it. Responsible businesses have the potential to take us to a sustainable future. The Sustainable Development…
About Me
I’m a Kiwi living Edinburgh – a full-time mechanical engineer and spare time adventurer. I live to connect, create and explore – I hope you like my blog.
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