Fearlas Mor

As we climb toward the summit of our dreams, there may be grey skies, cloudy days and setbacks.

In the Cairngorms, there is a rumour of a Grey Man, a Fearlas Mor, who roams the mountaintops waiting to waylay hopeful climbers. He has been reported as a ‘presence’ rather than a tangible being, and those sensible scientists have thought of a few explanations.

The ‘Broken Spectre’ is apparently a phenomenon which occurs when a break in the clouds allows us to see a reflection of ourselves on the next cloud, often accompanied by a rainbow called a Glory.

Despite this, some still feel the Grey Man is a manifestation of the spirit of the mountain – which is cool, if a little creepy.

We can all overcome troubles (even a great Grey Man) on the way to our dreams, especially if we are wearing some lovely comfy hand-knitted socks.

Construction: Rows begin at the start of sole stitches, ending with end of instep chart. These socks are knit from toe up in t