John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing
The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun
Four new charities have been selected to benefit from a share of hundreds of thousands of pounds likely to be raised at this year’s Highland Cross.
Forest trails lead off from the Rogie Falls car park, where John Davidson goes in search of a route beyond the dramatic river crossing
John Davidson takes his family for a wild night at a lonely shelter in Torridon, where they enjoyed a night stargazing and awoke to glorious sunshine
A new mountain bike skills loop opened to pupils and the public at Inverness Royal Academy at the weekend.
World record endurance cyclist Jenny Graham says the new mountain bike trail unveiled at Inverness Royal Academy should be replicated in every school.
Figures from Transport Scotland show the extent of closures on vital route for Caithness folk to access centralised services
John Davidson returns to take part in the Strathpuffer for the first time since 2016 – and finds it’s just as tough as ever in special snowy year
John Davidson speaks out against plans for a massive pumped storage hydro electric scheme in the Central Highlands
Unpaid carers, disabled people and people on low incomes are being encouraged to see if they are entitled to thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025.
The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.
Progress is being made by teams attempting to clear the Far North Line after the railway was impacted by several floods and landslips on Hogmanay.
Mountain rescuers were given royal recognition of an astonishing 227 years of combined service at a ceremony in December.
Keen walkers will be lacing up their boots for a long-distance challenge in the Highlands next summer.
Get yourself ready for 2025 with our list of outdoor events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, and Moray and Aberdeenshire.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at some of the best bits from Active Outdoors during 2024 – and finds plenty of fond memories to recall
Two trade bodies that represent news publishers in Scotland and the UK have joined forces to strengthen the voice of the industry.
Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail
Expert advisers based in the Highlands say they are able to offer help to householders who are facing rising energy bills this winter.