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Biking on the Black Isle – an antidote to coronavirus worries

25 March 2020
Biking on the Black Isle – an antidote to coronavirus worries

Biking on the Black Isle – an antidote to coronavirus worries

25 March 2020

John Davidson finds some escape from the pressures affecting everybody during the coronavirus pandemic on a Black Isle bike ride


Hostels and bothies closed amid coronavirus lockdown

25 March 2020
Hostels and bothies closed amid coronavirus lockdown

Hostels and bothies closed amid coronavirus lockdown

25 March 2020

Hostels and bothies across Scotland are closed until further notice following the tight restrictions over coronavirus.


Stay at home message for walkers and mountaineers

24 March 2020
Stay at home message for walkers and mountaineers

Stay at home message for walkers and mountaineers

24 March 2020

Walkers and climbers have been told to stay away from the hills after the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, announced a country-wide lockdown.


Marine energy industry publishes environmental data

24 March 2020
Marine energy industry publishes environmental data

Marine energy industry publishes environmental data

24 March 2020

A new online platform has been launched to share environmental impact data for marine energy developers.


Schools and leisure centres to benefit from £7m energy efficiency drive

23 March 2020
Schools and leisure centres to benefit from £7m energy efficiency drive

Schools and leisure centres to benefit from £7m energy efficiency drive

23 March 2020

Schools and other council venues are due to get energy saving measures as part of a bid to reduce the authority's carbon emissions.


My Outdoors Q&A: Mike Dennison

23 March 2020
My Outdoors Q&A: Mike Dennison

My Outdoors Q&A: Mike Dennison

23 March 2020

Meet the adventure cyclist who lives in a self-built eco-house in the Cairngorms National Park, and discover why he loves being active outdoors


All-Energy and Dcarbonise conferences postponed

23 March 2020
All-Energy and Dcarbonise conferences postponed

All-Energy and Dcarbonise conferences postponed

23 March 2020

The annual All-Energy and Dcarbonise events have been postponed until the autumn amid the coronavirus pandemic.


Energy saving milestone reached in solar panel project

20 March 2020
Energy saving milestone reached in solar panel project

Energy saving milestone reached in solar panel project

20 March 2020

Solar panels installed on public buildings across the Highlands so far will generate more than 500,000kWh of energy a year.


Parkrun cancelled as coronavirus hits global weekly gatherings

20 March 2020
Parkrun cancelled as coronavirus hits global weekly gatherings

Parkrun cancelled as coronavirus hits global weekly gatherings

20 March 2020

Runners and walkers who gather every Saturday morning for their 5km social run will have to wait until at least May for their next group event.


'Reduce risk' plea for outdoor fans

19 March 2020
'Reduce risk' plea for outdoor fans

'Reduce risk' plea for outdoor fans

19 March 2020

People heading to the hills are being urged to reduce risk to themselves and others during the coronavirus outbreak.


Book review – The Munros: The Complete Collection of Maps

18 March 2020
Book review – The Munros: The Complete Collection of Maps

Book review – The Munros: The Complete Collection of Maps

18 March 2020

If you like maps and mountains, you can't go far wrong with this coffee-table tome.


Coronavirus pandemic hits Fort Augustus to Skye powerline project

17 March 2020
Coronavirus pandemic hits Fort Augustus to Skye powerline project

Coronavirus pandemic hits Fort Augustus to Skye powerline project

17 March 2020

A series of consultation events on a proposed powerline upgrade have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.


On the right path – Loch Maree Post Road

17 March 2020
On the right path – Loch Maree Post Road

On the right path – Loch Maree Post Road

17 March 2020

In a new series, John Davidson looks at a route once used by post runners heading from the county town of Dingwall to the west coast at Poolewe


Body of missing climber found after avalanche

16 March 2020
Body of missing climber found after avalanche

Body of missing climber found after avalanche

16 March 2020

The body of a missing climber was recovered from Aonach Mor in Lochaber on Sunday, March 8.


Cold comfort from winter water tester

13 March 2020
Cold comfort from winter water tester

Cold comfort from winter water tester

13 March 2020

John Davidson takes a dip in a chilly Loch Morlich as he gets his first real taste of open water swimming with Alice Goodridge


Stroke victim focuses on the road ahead

12 March 2020
Stroke victim focuses on the road ahead

Stroke victim focuses on the road ahead

12 March 2020

A 27-year-old Aberdeen man is jumping in the saddle to tackle an around Loch Ness cycle event after suffering a major stroke less than two years ago.


Book review – Cairngorm John, 10th anniversary edition

10 March 2020
Book review – Cairngorm John, 10th anniversary edition

Book review – Cairngorm John, 10th anniversary edition

10 March 2020

John Allen’s original book covering his life as leader of Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team has become indispensable to those who love the hills.


Walking into the solace of the bothy

09 March 2020
Walking into the solace of the bothy

Walking into the solace of the bothy

09 March 2020

Nights by the fire in the remote corners of Scotland led Geoff Allan in a new direction. John Davidson joined him on one of his Scottish Bothy Walks


Loch Ness 360 is on course to boost sustainable tourism in area

06 March 2020
Loch Ness 360 is on course to boost sustainable tourism in area

Loch Ness 360 is on course to boost sustainable tourism in area

06 March 2020

John Davidson joined long-time Loch Ness tourism guru Graeme Ambrose for a run on the South Loch Ness Trail ahead of a new event to promote the route


Highland pupils help area gear up for EV future

06 March 2020
Highland pupils help area gear up for EV future

Highland pupils help area gear up for EV future

06 March 2020

Pupils from across the Highlands were charged with helping to inspire grown-ups to go electric.


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