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A wee quick update from your 4-legged mucker! (full story)

We have just received the following piece from the publishers of the Royal Mail yearbook and thought fans of the Scottish Guide Dog of the year might be interested! (full story)

Quick post to let everyone know how we are all doing at Travistrek headquarters. (full story)

As with every year we would like to name our sponsored pups by dedicating them to our biggest supporters. Read On! (full story)

A tremendous £10000 was handed over to fundraising manager Gordon Ramsay at the new Forfar guide dog centre. (full story)

To round off the Travis Trek 4 auction we have a item that has been specially endorsed by the patron of Travis Trek himself - Arthur Numan (full story)

Guide dog Travis, from Larkhall, has been announced as a Regional Winner in the national Guide Dog of the Year Awards 2007. (full story)

We have been very kindly donated a beautifully framed print by famous photographer Colin Prior. (full story)

Travis reporting in with a quick message of thanks to all my fans who made this possible! (full story)

The Travistrek auction continues and as promised we have items from many different sports clubs and music tastes, this time we have an item for the Celtic fans! (full story)

Signed Derby County Jersey up for auction - Check it out! (full story)

Next up on this year’s Travis Trek auction is another must for the Rangers fans out there. A signed jersey kindly donated by former Rangers star ‘Bob Malcolm. (full story)

Next item on this year’s Travis Trek auction has been donated by Rangers and Scotland Legend Super Ally McCoist folks. (full story)

Just like he promised, when back stage with Scott at the recent gig in the Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh, Fran, of the band Travis, has sent us a unique auction item folks! (full story)

Another quick few lines from me to let you know that the latest Travistrek 4 auction item has just been listed! (full story)

Well, what a great day we had at Canine Capers at the weekend! It was amazing meeting all my good friends, old and new, two-legged and four-legged to boot! (full story)

After the success of our first auction item for this year’s end of trek auction the latest offering is now listed on Ebay! (full story)

You are officially invited to a great family day out this Saturday 30th June at Chatelherault Park!Any dog-lovers out there?? (full story)

The guys welcome Paul at the end of his epic Land's End to John o Groats journey, and donations keep flowing in!Find out more... (full story)

This year’s Travis Trek on line auction has just begun! (full story)

Everything goes to plan and a great night was had by all!George Bowie, Suzy Maguire and Arthur Numan all make special appearances and lots more money made for the Travistrek pot!

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The party of the year is almost upon us and we cant wait to be reunited with the Travistrek IV team members!Find out more. (full story)

The end of the line and the gruelling Pennine Way Challenge is finally completed!Scott and Travis set a record once more! (full story)

The penulimate day of Travistrk IV went according to plan!Many more generous donations flow in and the guys get surprise phone call from an ex Rangers footballer.Find out more. (full story)

18 miles trekked today in perfect conditions!A couple of surprise visitors for Travis and a few welcome additions to the team.Find out more. (full story)

Day 13 covered and the weather is still holding up!more generous donations handed in en route.Find out more. (full story)

12 days of the Pennine Way covered to date and only 3 sleeps till Scotland!Another brilliant day and a total of 20 miles trekked.Find out more. (full story)

22 miles covered today! Magic weather, more donations from locals and Scott meets up with some friends in Kendle. (full story)

22 miles covered in all today!The River Tees bursts its banks because of the weather, but we plough on, via scenic waterfalls and muddy moors. (full story)

Do you fancy walking in on the last section of the trek with Scott Travis and the travistrek team on their last day after a night under the stars? (full story)

21 miles covered today in 60 mph winds and a new member joins the team! (full story)

16 miles covered, the highest peak on the Pennine Way negotiated and a welcome rest at the Tanhill Inn! find out more.

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A day marred by wind and rain, but a Travistrek record set nonetheless!generous donations still coming in. Find out more.

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A wounded soldier, a surprise visitor for Scott and a donation from Liverpool FC.What an eventful day! Find out more... (full story)

A more relaxed day all round! 15 miles covered, but a more forgiving terrain, and a welcome breather before tommorrow. Find out more... (full story)

From Wuthering heights to bleak desolate moor, we covered 18 miles and are well ahead of schedule! Find out more... (full story)

The terrain was tough today and was much more physical but, the team battered on in what was a fantastic day. (full story)

Day two over and another 17 miles covered. The Yorkshire people have been great. Find out the details inside. (full story)

A tough first day safely negotiated and although the feet are already hurting we are very much up for the exciting challenge ahead. (full story)

We all arrived safely and have settled in tonight before the big kick off tomorrow morning. Read On. (full story)

The team are raring to go. Bags are packed and It's nearly time to head South for the big Trek adventure. (full story)

Its getting close now folks. News will be thick and fast as we count down to the big kick off. (full story)

Loads to tell you about in this update. Marines to the rescue, shopping sprees and lots more. Pop inside and find out more. (full story)

Kirkyetholm here we come and the after party moves to Jedburgh. Get all the details inside. (full story)

Just one week to go to the start of Travistrek IV and there's no stopping us, Scott was at a fundraiser at his work, even more Travistrek merchandise on sale on the website, news on what we're up this weekend and a TV appearance, read on for all the details. (full story)

A visit to a primary school, a morning with a Rangers Legend and plenty of thanks to give out - sheesh! It doesn't get much busier than the last few days. (full story)

As we get even nearer to the start of Travistrek IV, we are getting really busy going out to meet all the wonder people who are supporting us and we get another mention in the National Press. (full story)

Hi folks, Travis back in the chief reporting role, after another great day on the Pentlands. For those who don’t know the Pentlands, they are a range of hills to the south west of Edinburgh, the range is around 20 miles in length, and runs south west from Edinburgh towards Biggar in South Lanarkshire. (full story)

I let Scott loose for the night to go and meet the second most famous Travis in the country, here's his report on how it went. (full story)

I'm passing the diary over to Scott just now for him to tell you how our day went at Ibrox Stadium at the official launch of Travis Trek 4 - The Voyage Home. (full story)

Ian and Veda are not going to be able to join us for the Pennine Way Trek due to other commitments, it just won't be the same without them, however the Marines have come to the rescue. (full story)

Scott says there are loads of donations coming in for Travistrek, hopefully we will be able to raise even more money than last year for Guide Dogs for the Blind and we can get even more dogs like me out there to make a life changing difference to other people like Scott. (full story)

This weekend me and Scott will be officially launching Travistrek IV at Ibrox before the Rangers v Hearts football game, this will be in front of 50,000 fans. (full story)

Yeehaa. Thats the fourth of Scotlands long distance trails under our belt. I wonder if I could be like a doctor and get initials after my name, I would be Travis WHW, TSW, TSUW, GGW. (full story)

Day four of the Great Glen Walk already and the team, Scott in particular, were a bit sunburnt after yesterdays great weather. Today wasnt so warm and I think Scott was quite thankful for that. (full story)

Travis reporting once again on Day three of our mini trek and I am glad to report that the medicine has done the trick and Scotts cold appears to have gone, which was just as well for today was a good training day for us and the walking was a lot stiffer. (full story)

Travis reporting in on another great day of walking and meeting people who just want to pet yours truly. I do suspect Scott gets a bit jealous when its the ladies we meet but, life just does not get any better than this. (full story)

Travis here, reporting on day one of our mini trek along the Great Glen Way. First day was a nice ten and a half mile stroll from Fort William to Gairlochy well, its a "stroll" for the Travistrek Team anyway. (full story)

The travistrek team have headed out to do a little training session. I can hear you asking. "Are they going for a walk round the park?" No! "Are they off up some big hill?" No! "Are they on some mad 20 mile, day long trudge through some boggy fields?" Nope! - They're only off to do another one of Scotland's long distance week long trails but, wait for it... They are gonna knock it out this holiday weekend!!! (full story)

A special travistrek message sent in to the site for Scott and Travis by the Provost of South Lanarkshire Council. Mushtaq Ahmad. (full story)

Radio Scotland will be with Scott all the way to follow his highs and lows and his 16 day trek. Tune in to BBC Radio Scotland on 92-95FM, 13th June 07 at 5 past 11 in the morning to hear how Scott got on'. (full story)

Travis invites you to have a go at the first of this years Travistrek Competitions. Travis has 4 brothers and 4 sisters out there. Can you guess their names? Read on to find out more. (full story)

Scott and Travis welcomes back some old friends and some new ones to the new Travistrek site for 2007 and thanks those who helped make last year such a fantastic success. (full story)

Here we go with the preparation, organising and hard training for Travis Trek 4, and it is still very hard to believe the tremendous success we have had so far! (full story)