John Davidson climbs a Kintail Munro on his way to one of the highest and most impressive waterfalls in Scotland
We round up the outdoors events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Grampian throughout 2019
Let’s face it – hill walking isn’t all about the smiles and summits, sometimes a hard slog and a fair dose of grit and determination…
Keith is in the heart of whisky country, so a brisk walk could be just the thing to clear the head the morning after a dram or two!
Weather can cause all sorts of problems for people in the mountains, not least during the winter.
Despite years of traipsing to Aviemore to explore the area’s vast opportunities for outdoor fun, I’d never ventured up one of its most popular…
The Active Outdoors team have had another busy year exploring and experiencing the north of Scotland at its best (and occasionally at its worst).
I've made no secret of my love of this low-level walk that gives a glimpse into the awe-inspiring landscapes of Glen Affric, so it was a pleasure to lead…
Experience is key in the unforgiving environment of the Scottish mountains but it takes time to gain this invaluable commodity.
Twisting its way up through a series of tight hairpin bends, the locally-named corkscrew road at Inverfarigaig climbs from the shore of Loch Ness high…
What better time of year to visit Glen Affric, with the autumn colours in full flow and the roar of stags echoing in the mountains? We had a long day…
It's reached that time of year when our evening runs in the woods around Inverness require the use of a headtorch. Outside of our circle, most people…
On a fine day the 981m summit of Slioch has views across Loch Maree to the Torridon peaks and over the Fisherfield hills to the north.
TIME is running out to nominate someone you know to be one of this year's Highland Heroes.
IF it was up to Alicia Socas, every teacher in the Highlands would be on the list to receive a Highland Heroes award.
Am Faochagach may appear as one of the less dramatic of the 282 Munros with its rounded ridge curving neatly to reach its summit but Sir Hugh certainly…
BEING a carer so often means sacrificing your own time and interests for the sake of a loved one, whether it be a partner, parent, sibling or even a child.
PUTTING your community before yourself is nothing new to people who work in the public service but a union leader has called on members to shine a light…
Six days in the Highland mountains without rain or midges is somewhat unprecedented but that was the card we were dealt as I joined a week-long training…
GIVING hope to children going through hard times is important for father-of-five Peter Mason.