Join me in Dunkeld at Birnam Arts, on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 for an evening of stories and perspective on a life as a Scottish professional climber. I will explore the question - how can an average climber do the hardest route in the world? 

My progression from an unremarkable intermediate, to the first ascent of Rhapsody, the world’s first E11, at Dumbarton rock was catalysed by a series of key influences and decisions that transformed my climbing.

I will show how I’ve used this simple analytical approach to prepare for many more hard routes since: hard boulders, trad routes and big walls around the world, and am still climbing at my best at age 47.

The night will end with a Q&A, giving you a chance to ask me your questions.

Doors 19:00

Start 19:30

Finish 21:30

Birnam Arts, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0DS. Under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult.