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Power from the glens on Monadhliath Trail

04 June 2021
Power from the glens on Monadhliath Trail

Power from the glens on Monadhliath Trail

04 June 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is on the mountain bike on a route through a wind farm and past a hydro reservoir


LISTEN: To the latest episode from the Active Outdoors podcast

01 June 2021
LISTEN: To the latest episode from the Active Outdoors podcast

LISTEN: To the latest episode from the Active Outdoors podcast

01 June 2021

John Davidson talks to Karen Cox of Outfit Moray about the Cairngorm to Coast event as well as her own personal 'uphill' challenge


Hostelling Scotland network reopens to guests

28 May 2021
Hostelling Scotland network reopens to guests

Hostelling Scotland network reopens to guests

28 May 2021

Youth hostels across the country are starting to open their doors again from Friday after being shut due to the coronavirus pandemic.


A wheel family adventure in Glen Affric

28 May 2021
A wheel family adventure in Glen Affric

A wheel family adventure in Glen Affric

28 May 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: With no Highland Cross to look forward to this summer, John Davidson heads into familiar territory for a day out with the kids


Be prepared for winter, hill walkers warned

27 May 2021
Be prepared for winter, hill walkers warned

Be prepared for winter, hill walkers warned

27 May 2021

Hill walkers are being told to prepare for the remnants of winter if they head for the heights this weekend.


Rescuers spend thousands of hours on callouts during Covid-hit year

21 May 2021
Rescuers spend thousands of hours on callouts during Covid-hit year

Rescuers spend thousands of hours on callouts during Covid-hit year

21 May 2021

Scottish mountain rescuers spent more than 24,000 hours in 2020 helping people on call-outs in nearly 500 incidents.


No new Covid cases across Highland and Islands

17 May 2021
No new Covid cases across Highland and Islands

No new Covid cases across Highland and Islands

17 May 2021

There were no new coronavirus cases across the Highlands and Islands on Monday, as the cumulative total for the NHS Highland area remained at 5178.


Ben Wyvis walkers urged to park safely and have a 'plan B'

17 May 2021
Ben Wyvis walkers urged to park safely and have a 'plan B'

Ben Wyvis walkers urged to park safely and have a 'plan B'

17 May 2021

Hill walkers intent on climbing Ben Wyvis are being asked to have a back-up plan in case the car park is too full.


Active Outdoors events list 2021

16 May 2021
Active Outdoors events list 2021

Active Outdoors events list 2021

16 May 2021

With coronavirus restrictions beginning to ease, a number of events look set to go ahead during the remainder of 2021, subject to government advice.


WATCH: Open space and fine trails offer a brighter outlook

14 May 2021
WATCH: Open space and fine trails offer a brighter outlook

WATCH: Open space and fine trails offer a brighter outlook

14 May 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson enjoys the freedom of the trails when he joins Ian Stewart of Trail Running Scotland on a group run in the Cairngorms


Floating fun captures the imagination

30 April 2021
Floating fun captures the imagination

Floating fun captures the imagination

30 April 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson and his daughter get out on the water with Explore Highland for a sea kayaking adventure from Cromarty


LISTEN: Latest episode from our Active Outdoors podcast

26 April 2021
LISTEN: Latest episode from our Active Outdoors podcast

LISTEN: Latest episode from our Active Outdoors podcast

26 April 2021

Sea kayaking at Cromarty, Cairngorms National Park Authority chief exec Grant Moir on visitor pressure and taking a hike on the Great Glen Way


Call to make Ben Nevis 'Scotland's National Mountain'

25 April 2021
Call to make Ben Nevis 'Scotland's National Mountain'

Call to make Ben Nevis 'Scotland's National Mountain'

25 April 2021

Ben Nevis should become a recognised area similar to national parks in a bid to attract funding to help promote and attract the area.


Chess tale keeps Vikings in order

24 April 2021
Chess tale keeps Vikings in order

Chess tale keeps Vikings in order

24 April 2021

Finishing her latest novel for young readers during lockdown was a way of keeping control for Highland author Barbara Henderson.


Cairngorms chief says park is ready to welcome more visitors

23 April 2021
Cairngorms chief says park is ready to welcome more visitors

Cairngorms chief says park is ready to welcome more visitors

23 April 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson speaks to Grant Moir, of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, about the expected influx of visitors this summer


New roles to help Highland deal with influx of tourists

22 April 2021
New roles to help Highland deal with influx of tourists

New roles to help Highland deal with influx of tourists

22 April 2021

Ten new countryside rangers will be taken on to help deal with potential problems at tourist hotspots in the Highlands this summer.


Study highlights mental health boost of running during coronavirus pandemic

21 April 2021
Study highlights mental health boost of running during coronavirus pandemic

Study highlights mental health boost of running during coronavirus pandemic

21 April 2021

Running has helped people in Scotland combat mental health issues during the pandemic, new research shows.


Warning to walkers as people expected to flock to Highland mountains this weekend

16 April 2021
Warning to walkers as people expected to flock to Highland mountains this weekend

Warning to walkers as people expected to flock to Highland mountains this weekend

16 April 2021

Hill walkers are being advised to be aware of conditions on the hills as travel restrictions are eased today allowing people to travel across Scotland


Views over Loch Ness make Great Glen Way high route worth the effort

16 April 2021
Views over Loch Ness make Great Glen Way high route worth the effort

Views over Loch Ness make Great Glen Way high route worth the effort

16 April 2021

Active Outdoors: John Davidson links the low-level and high-level Great Glen Way paths to make a fine circuit above the loch


Discovering hydro history on Falls of Orrin circular walk

09 April 2021
Discovering hydro history on Falls of Orrin circular walk

Discovering hydro history on Falls of Orrin circular walk

09 April 2021

John Davidson heads out to find a waterfall on a nice woodland loop – and urges people to be responsible in the outdoors as restrictions ease


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