James Aiken James Aiken is a writer, film-maker and self-described 'nautical nomad' who is a keen wild swimmer — and has the pictures to prove it. Wild swimming in Scotland: Where to swim — and stay — in the Cairngorms Nautical nomad James Aiken rounds up his favourite swim spots in the Scottish Cairngorms and beyond and the best hotels to warm up in afterwards. By James Aiken Published 3 September 22