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.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park
John Davidson picks out some of his favourite routes from a new Ordnance Survey book, Outstanding Walks Scotland, featuring some classic outings
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk
Hundreds head to school on a Sunday to relive memories and share stories from their time at Lochardil Primary 60 years after it was officially opened.
John Davidson headed to the Cairngorms - before the recent snowfall struck - to complete a long circuit on the excellent trails into the Lairig Ghru
Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year
The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.