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Loch Ness loop will be an uphill challenge

27 September 2019
Loch Ness loop will be an uphill challenge

Loch Ness loop will be an uphill challenge

27 September 2019

After the launch of a new running and biking event around Loch Ness, John Davidson went for a run on the South Loch Ness Trail to assess the route


Running wild in Torridon trail heaven

20 September 2019
Running wild in Torridon trail heaven

Running wild in Torridon trail heaven

20 September 2019

John Davidson joins Ian Stewart of Trail Running Scotland on a guided running adventure on the west coast


Stage is set for tourism awards

20 September 2019
Stage is set for tourism awards

Stage is set for tourism awards

20 September 2019

Tourism businesses across the Highlands and Islands are celebrating after being shortlisted in a prestigious awards event.


Tall trees and small creatures on walk in the woods

30 August 2019
Tall trees and small creatures on walk in the woods

Tall trees and small creatures on walk in the woods

30 August 2019

Looking up at some of the highest trees in Britain, John Davidson visits Reelig Glen where new posts make for a family-friendly walk


Contours and clarity all part of mountain award

23 August 2019
Contours and clarity all part of mountain award

Contours and clarity all part of mountain award

23 August 2019

John Davidson puts his skills to the test on a five-day Mountain Leader assessment course


Windy wild camp almost puts paid to Munro mission

09 August 2019
Windy wild camp almost puts paid to Munro mission

Windy wild camp almost puts paid to Munro mission

09 August 2019

John Davidson wakes up to fierce conditions as he overcomes conditions to climb Sgurr Choinnich, Sgurr a Chaorachain and Maoile Lunndaidh


Remembering a friend on a journey through the wilds

26 July 2019
Remembering a friend on a journey through the wilds

Remembering a friend on a journey through the wilds

26 July 2019

Author Mike Cawthorne joins John Davidson on Ben Wyvis as they remember a friend and colleague and discuss the past and the future of the Highlands


Smiles better way to the beach

05 July 2019
Smiles better way to the beach

Smiles better way to the beach

05 July 2019

With three children in tow, John Davidson and his wife Meg head to Loch Ness on a family cycle ride


Prize will pay fuel bills for a year

02 July 2019
Prize will pay fuel bills for a year

Prize will pay fuel bills for a year

02 July 2019

A delighted Nairn woman has won the equivalent of a year's worth of energy bills after entering an online competition.


Coming together for the Cross

28 June 2019
Coming together for the Cross

Coming together for the Cross

28 June 2019

John Davidson returns to take on the challenge of the Highland Cross for a sixth time and finds a growing community of support


Transmission lines going underground in national park

28 June 2019
Transmission lines going underground in national park

Transmission lines going underground in national park

28 June 2019

FORTY-SIX pylons are to be removed from the Cairngorms National Park after the energy regulator approved two undergrounding projects.


High5: Mighty Munros

18 June 2019
High5: Mighty Munros

High5: Mighty Munros

18 June 2019

Whether you’re a hill walker or not, you can’t help but admire Scotland’s highest mountains – here are five of our favourites


Let them eat cake!

14 June 2019
Let them eat cake!

Let them eat cake!

14 June 2019

John Davidson marks a 'significant' birthday with a 20-mile run along the Great Glen Way – perfect training for the Highland Cross


Hidden history below the surface

31 May 2019
Hidden history below the surface

Hidden history below the surface

31 May 2019

John Davison discovers a fascinating past as he looks down from two of Glen Affric's magnificent Munros


Bridging the gap between walk, rest and play

24 May 2019
Bridging the gap between walk, rest and play

Bridging the gap between walk, rest and play

24 May 2019

Trying to encourage the children to get out for a walk, John Davidson finds the perfect solution – a glorious play park in the forest


Monster loop should be an adventure for all

03 May 2019
Monster loop should be an adventure for all

Monster loop should be an adventure for all

03 May 2019

John Davidson joins thousands of others on the start line of the Etape Loch Ness – and wishes more people could ride this route


A cut above the rest

26 April 2019
A cut above the rest

A cut above the rest

26 April 2019

A rough climb to a lonely Corbett provides John Davidson with spectacular views over the last great wilderness – and some nice wildlife encounters


Going for gold on a city break in Prague

22 April 2019
Going for gold on a city break in Prague

Going for gold on a city break in Prague

22 April 2019

John Davidson ties his laces for a half marathon in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities


Looking for a Vue of a different kind

05 April 2019
Looking for a Vue of a different kind

Looking for a Vue of a different kind

05 April 2019

John Davidson takes in the bigger picture on an ad hoc bike ride starting at the cinema


Bringing the best of the outdoors under one roof

29 March 2019
Bringing the best of the outdoors under one roof

Bringing the best of the outdoors under one roof

29 March 2019

The first Highland Adventure Fest took place in Inverness in March. John Davidson headed indoors to get a taste for the great outdoors


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