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Hay's Way: Why am I about to spend the next six months walking around Scotland

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Karen Elwis with Autumn Crocus at The Fauld Mull | Katharine Hay

Our Rural Affairs Correspondent Katharine Hay has swapped her desk for a tent and has embarked on a walk around Scotland. She will be keeping you all updated with her journey, the people that she meets and the stories she uncovers.

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