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Hello. I am the Tartan Wayfarer! A.K.A. Ian, a Scottish content creator. Let me be your walking, hiking and exploration guide to Scotland and occasionally beyond.

This website and the accompanying YouTube channel features beautiful hikes through coastal paths, loch shorelines, historic towns, nature walks, urban attractions and Highland trails. Walking in all types of weather - snow, rain, fog and sun. I like to get outdoors and do some walking, no matter the weather.

Most of my walks are accessible via public transport and are not too challenging, making them ideal for everyone, all levels of walkers and proving you do not need a car to access fun outdoors.

I started making faceless YouTube videos in 2023 but I was simply dipping my toes in the water. In the summer of 2025 I decided to get serious about video creation. I started adding commentary to my videos and committed to a weekly upload schedule, so that subscribers would get to know me better.

Use these videos and articles to plan your own hikes, enjoy virtual treadmill walks, or simply experience the atmospheric locations from the comfort of your home.

While the focus is on Scotland, the YouTube channel and website will also include occasional adventures outwith Scotland, offering new views and fresh walking ideas.

Subscribe on YouTube as I always post my videos there first, bookmark this website, and take your next step towards a healthier, more active outdoors lifestyle.

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A bit more about me

  • I am currently a web developer but previous jobs have been an aircraft engineer and I.T. technician. Although, I would love to be a full-time content creator if I can manage to get it to pay the bills.
  • I’m an open-source software advocate and I use Arch Linux btw.
  • I enjoy PC gaming. I’ve sunk far too many hours into Football Manager in its various guises since its first release as Championship Manager in 1991.
  • Casual hiking and outdoors videography interest me. I’ve gone on hikes since I was a young boy and still enjoy it to this day.
  • I have 2 lovely old cats. They tie me to walks nearer home for now.

I’m open to advertisement and affiliate opportunities. Contact me with further details via the links on this page if you would like to partner with me.