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Turning a vision into reality – Delight as Knocknagael field plans mark ‘significant milestone’

14 November 2024
Turning a vision into reality – Delight as Knocknagael field plans mark ‘significant milestone’

Turning a vision into reality – Delight as Knocknagael field plans mark ‘significant milestone’

14 November 2024

A community’s green vision for a 20-acre Inverness site previously earmarked for housing now looks set to become a reality.


Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

11 November 2024
Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

11 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers


‘They bring back memories’ – Inverness Remembered books still going strong after 20 years

10 November 2024
‘They bring back memories’ – Inverness Remembered books still going strong after 20 years

‘They bring back memories’ – Inverness Remembered books still going strong after 20 years

10 November 2024

The annual picture books featuring life in Inverness and Caithness have become collector’s items over the years, according to editor, Jim Miller.


‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

09 November 2024
‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

‘A prayer answered’ – Highland Cross charities are ready to pick up new vehicles

09 November 2024

Ahead of the Highland Cross handover night on Thursday, John Davidson asks the benefitting charities about the impact of the event on the work they do


Red kite found poisoned in Highlands suffered ‘agonising death’

05 November 2024
Red kite found poisoned in Highlands suffered ‘agonising death’

Red kite found poisoned in Highlands suffered ‘agonising death’

05 November 2024

A banned pesticide which can kill pets and humans has been found in a poisoned bird of prey close to a Highland woodland walk.


Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

04 November 2024
Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

04 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: With the shorter daytime hours, a late afternoon stroll turns into a battle to beat the clock on a walk on the shores of Loch Ness


5 inspirational speakers heading to Inverness

04 November 2024
5 inspirational speakers heading to Inverness

5 inspirational speakers heading to Inverness

04 November 2024

A series of talks are being held in Inverness, starting next week, as part of an Inspiring People project by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.


Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

28 October 2024
Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

Last chance to get priority entry for 2025 Etape Loch Ness cycling sportive

28 October 2024

Tickets for next year’s Etape Loch Ness are expected to sell out within a couple of days as priority entry is due to open on Tuesday morning.


Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

28 October 2024
Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

Skye views add drama to autumn forest walk

28 October 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads west to explore a wonderful woodland walk that offers a glimpse to the dramatic Cuillin mountains


Rapist (71) who poses ‘significant danger to children and young girls’ jailed for decades of abuse

28 October 2024
Rapist (71) who poses ‘significant danger to children and young girls’ jailed for decades of abuse

Rapist (71) who poses ‘significant danger to children and young girls’ jailed for decades of abuse

28 October 2024

A rapist who abused children and young girls in the Highlands over the course of more than four decades has been jailed.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

07 October 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: MTB course takes a step up in riding skills

07 October 2024

John Davidson enjoys a weekend of mountain bike leadership learning in Pitlochry as he hones his riding for the future


Ladies who lunch celebrate combined age of 335 at Loch Ness venue

05 October 2024
Ladies who lunch celebrate combined age of 335 at Loch Ness venue

Ladies who lunch celebrate combined age of 335 at Loch Ness venue

05 October 2024

Four fabulous ladies with a combined age of 335 got together to celebrate their autumn birthdays on South Loch Ness-side.


10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

05 October 2024
10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

10 quirky Highland adventures to try this autumn!

05 October 2024

The leaves may have started falling and the temperature is getting cooler, but there’s still plenty to do around the Highlands during the autumn.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

30 September 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Loch Ness Marathon is in the diary for 2025 after inspiring event

30 September 2024

John Davidson steps up for 26.2-miler after watching wife and others complete challenge close to home


North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

29 September 2024
North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

North Coast 500: New toilets planned at Stac Pollaidh as car park extension work begins

29 September 2024

A four-fold increase in parking capacity at an under-pressure beauty spot in the north-west Highlands is expected to ease congestion at the location.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Caithness coastal walk offers a lighter look at medieval castle

23 September 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Caithness coastal walk offers a lighter look at medieval castle

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Caithness coastal walk offers a lighter look at medieval castle

23 September 2024

John Davidson explores the peninsular at Noss Head and visits the lighthouse and 15th-century Castle Sinclair-Girnigoe


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

16 September 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Highland volunteer helped check 7500km of routes featured in new Scottish Hill Tracks book

16 September 2024

Colin Cadden committed to surveying all the Cairngorms routes in a new guide to Scotland’s rights of way. John Davidson spoke to him in Glen Feshie


WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

09 September 2024
WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

WATCH: Highland volunteers maintain paths in Cairngorms with Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland

09 September 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson joins volunteers in the Cairngorms National Park as they help keep mountain paths in good working order


Loch Ness bike park team invites community and businesses to learn more about plans

07 September 2024
Loch Ness bike park team invites community and businesses to learn more about plans

Loch Ness bike park team invites community and businesses to learn more about plans

07 September 2024

The team behind a planned bike park near Fort Augustus are hoping that local people can help them create a world-class facility.


Popular trail needs proper plan for future, community group says

03 September 2024
Popular trail needs proper plan for future, community group says

Popular trail needs proper plan for future, community group says

03 September 2024

Calls have been made for the South Loch Ness Trail – part of the Loch Ness 360 – to have a maintenance plan in place after bridge is washed away.


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