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LISTEN: New episode of the Active Outdoors podcast
18 October 2021
LISTEN: New episode of the Active Outdoors podcast
18 October 2021Former Cairngorms National Park chief executive Duncan Bryden talks about a community venture in Tomatin, including some great walking and cycling.
Ready to rock on Beinn Fhada scramble
15 October 2021
Ready to rock on Beinn Fhada scramble
15 October 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is joined by Peter Evans on a Kintail Munro that offers an interesting hands-on ridge route for a more challenging day
A Golspie getaway – cycling through Strath Brora and Dunrobin Glen
24 September 2021
A Golspie getaway – cycling through Strath Brora and Dunrobin Glen
24 September 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting on the beaten track just a stone’s throw from the A9 as John Davidson describes a cycle route in Sutherland
Introducing our brand new digital subscription packages and HNM app
20 September 2021
Introducing our brand new digital subscription packages and HNM app
20 September 2021News is always changing, and here at Highland News and Media we always aim to keep you up to date with what’s happening in your community.
Man killed and woman injured in paraglider crash
19 September 2021
Man killed and woman injured in paraglider crash
19 September 2021A man has died and a woman was seriously injured in a collision between two powered paragliders in Sutherland.
Make time to stop in Strathdearn and discover a world of adventure
17 September 2021
Make time to stop in Strathdearn and discover a world of adventure
17 September 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson takes a ride over the hills to Strathdearn, where he learns about a community hub offering more than just a quick fix
Trail aims to promote sustainable tourism as route marks 10th anniversary
16 September 2021
Trail aims to promote sustainable tourism as route marks 10th anniversary
16 September 2021A long-distance trail near Inverness can play a key role in the drive for low-carbon tourism, according to the organisation behind the route.
Running on the edge
10 September 2021
Running on the edge
10 September 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson spends a glorious afternoon exploring the sights around Wick Bay in the far north
Inverness outdoors writer publishes guide to the Deeside Way
07 September 2021
Inverness outdoors writer publishes guide to the Deeside Way
07 September 2021A Highland-based outdoors writer has published the first guide to one of Scotland's long-distance trails.
POLL: Do you agree with the need for Covid vaccine certificates?
03 September 2021
POLL: Do you agree with the need for Covid vaccine certificates?
03 September 2021Have your say on the issue by clicking on the story and casting your vote
From suburbia to the sublime – introducing family to the delights of Torridon
03 September 2021
From suburbia to the sublime – introducing family to the delights of Torridon
03 September 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A great family walk in Torridon as John Davidson shares an easy circuit of Loch Clair and Loch Coulin
Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today
03 September 2021
Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today
03 September 2021People can download a vaccination certificate from today as the Scottish Government plans to introduce new measures to require the documents.
LISTEN: Active Outdoors podcast is at Torvean Parkrun and the Etape Loch Ness
31 August 2021
LISTEN: Active Outdoors podcast is at Torvean Parkrun and the Etape Loch Ness
31 August 2021John Davidson enjoys a double header of events with the new Torvean Parkrun in Inverness followed by the Etape Loch Ness cycle sportive.
Gold stars all round as Etape Loch Ness returns
27 August 2021
Gold stars all round as Etape Loch Ness returns
27 August 2021ACTIVE OUTDOORS: As the Etape Loch Ness finally returns, John Davidson gets back in the saddle to experience to 66-mile closed-road sportive again
Hundreds make way to first Torvean Parkrun at new Inverness venue
23 August 2021
Hundreds make way to first Torvean Parkrun at new Inverness venue
23 August 2021Parkrun returned to Inverness on Saturday as hundreds of walkers and runners descended on the new Torvean park.
PICTURES: Etape Loch Ness welcomes back thousands of cyclists
22 August 2021
PICTURES: Etape Loch Ness welcomes back thousands of cyclists
22 August 2021Thousands of riders made their way around Loch Ness on Sunday as the Etape Loch Ness finally returned to action after delays due to the pandemic.
LISTEN: Looking ahead to the 2021 Etape Loch Ness with event director Malcolm Sutherland
21 August 2021
LISTEN: Looking ahead to the 2021 Etape Loch Ness with event director Malcolm Sutherland
21 August 2021Ahead of this weekend's Etape Loch Ness, John Davidson spoke to Malcolm Sutherland, the event director, at Inverness's Northern Meeting Park.
Inverness Parkrun set to return this weekend
19 August 2021
Inverness Parkrun set to return this weekend
19 August 2021Inverness Parkrun is due to return on Saturday with a new name and a new venue.
Alarm call to tackle Ardverikie trio
13 August 2021
Alarm call to tackle Ardverikie trio
13 August 2021John Davidson makes an early start to climb three Munros in the Ardverikie Forest, where he recently also enjoyed a mountain bike trip
Delay to restart of Inverness Parkrun
13 August 2021
Delay to restart of Inverness Parkrun
13 August 2021The return of Inverness Parkrun has been delayed after a last-minute rush to get paperwork cleared for a new course at Torvean.