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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Three in a row for Loch Ness run bid

03 June 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Three in a row for Loch Ness run bid

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Three in a row for Loch Ness run bid

03 June 2022

The first Loch Ness 360 Challenge took place during the weekend of May 20-22 – John Davidson took on the ‘three marathons in three days’ event


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A tribute to souls lost on coastal walk to the Portskerra drownings memorial

27 May 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A tribute to souls lost on coastal walk to the Portskerra drownings memorial

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A tribute to souls lost on coastal walk to the Portskerra drownings memorial

27 May 2022

John Davidson takes an early morning stroll from Melvich to visit a poignant memorial on the far north coast


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Children in Inverness join others across Europe in Kidical Mass calls for safer streets

20 May 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Children in Inverness join others across Europe in Kidical Mass calls for safer streets

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Children in Inverness join others across Europe in Kidical Mass calls for safer streets

20 May 2022

John Davidson and his family joined kids and campaigners in the Highland capital – and spoke to a man from Japan who is on a long, long cycle tour


Final countdown is on to inaugural Loch Ness Challenge this weekend

16 May 2022
Final countdown is on to inaugural Loch Ness Challenge this weekend

Final countdown is on to inaugural Loch Ness Challenge this weekend

16 May 2022

Hundreds of eager athletes are set to take on a monster mission this weekend when the inaugural Loch Ness Challenge gets under way.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unlocking the hills to explore further

13 May 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unlocking the hills to explore further

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Unlocking the hills to explore further

13 May 2022

Scots author Ross Brannigan talks to John Davidson about his new book, Running Adventures Scotland, and picks a favourite route from the Highlands


LISTEN: Author and hill runner Ross Brannigan on his new book, and his love for Scotland's mountains

10 May 2022
LISTEN: Author and hill runner Ross Brannigan on his new book, and his love for Scotland's mountains

LISTEN: Author and hill runner Ross Brannigan on his new book, and his love for Scotland's mountains

10 May 2022

A new book out this month offers 25 inspirational running routes across Scotland, with many of them focused on the hills of the Highlands.


Choir hits its groove for concert

09 May 2022
Choir hits its groove for concert

Choir hits its groove for concert

09 May 2022

A choir has been rehearsing for an upcoming concert on Wednesday in an Inverness church.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Going the distance for birthday is a piece of cake!

06 May 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Going the distance for birthday is a piece of cake!

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Going the distance for birthday is a piece of cake!

06 May 2022

John Davidson joins fellow runners for an ultra-run along the South Loch Ness Trail to mark a friend's 40th birthday


Increase in callouts will have big impact on Scottish Mountain Rescue teams

02 May 2022
Increase in callouts will have big impact on Scottish Mountain Rescue teams

Increase in callouts will have big impact on Scottish Mountain Rescue teams

02 May 2022

Mountain rescue leaders in Scotland are warning that teams may need more support in future after a record year for callouts.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Striding out for Ryvoan bothy on a run at Glenmore

29 April 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Striding out for Ryvoan bothy on a run at Glenmore

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Striding out for Ryvoan bothy on a run at Glenmore

29 April 2022

John Davidson joins his brother on a visit to Glenmore to enjoy a pristine morning run up to Ryvoan and back on glorious trails


'Free beer' plea for volunteers to help with Loch Ness 360 Challenge event

24 April 2022
'Free beer' plea for volunteers to help with Loch Ness 360 Challenge event

'Free beer' plea for volunteers to help with Loch Ness 360 Challenge event

24 April 2022

A new running and biking endurance event is offering a free beer and food to anybody who can lend a hand to help it run smoothly.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Snow and sunshine on Loch Morlich circuit

22 April 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Snow and sunshine on Loch Morlich circuit

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Snow and sunshine on Loch Morlich circuit

22 April 2022

On a wintry camping trip to Glenmore, John Davidson takes his children on a scenic walk around Loch Morlich


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Early rise to capture beauty of trail

15 April 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Early rise to capture beauty of trail

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Early rise to capture beauty of trail

15 April 2022

John Davidson continues his recce of the Loch Ness 360 Challenge route as he runs from Inverness to Drumnadrochit


Bookings at youth hostels in Highlands show promise for year ahead

03 April 2022
Bookings at youth hostels in Highlands show promise for year ahead

Bookings at youth hostels in Highlands show promise for year ahead

03 April 2022

Youth hostels on the North Coast 500 and elsewhere in the Highlands are proving popular with travellers now that the facilities are fully open again.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Destiny calling on spring ride over moors

01 April 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Destiny calling on spring ride over moors

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Destiny calling on spring ride over moors

01 April 2022

John Davidson is joined by his daughter on a delightful spring bike ride from Inverness


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycle ride around Inverness highlights shortfalls of network as well as best new bits

25 March 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycle ride around Inverness highlights shortfalls of network as well as best new bits

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cycle ride around Inverness highlights shortfalls of network as well as best new bits

25 March 2022

With the Raigmore active travel link recently opened, John Davidson takes a cycle ride around Inverness to see how the city links up for cyclists


Deadly ice warning for hillwalkers as Highland mountains remain in grip of winter

24 March 2022
Deadly ice warning for hillwalkers as Highland mountains remain in grip of winter

Deadly ice warning for hillwalkers as Highland mountains remain in grip of winter

24 March 2022

Hillgoers are being warned of a "deadly skating rink" in the mountains as experts say winter conditions are still prevalent in the mountains.


Skiers and snowboarders gear up for festival weekend

22 March 2022
Skiers and snowboarders gear up for festival weekend

Skiers and snowboarders gear up for festival weekend

22 March 2022

Snowsports fans are in for a treat this weekend with the UK's first ever ski and snowboard festival taking place in the Highlands.


Support grows for green space

21 March 2022
Support grows for green space

Support grows for green space

21 March 2022

Around 80 people came together on a cycle and walk from Lochardil to the Smiddy Field at Knocknagael.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: In the wake of salmon and sheep on Lochinver loop to Glencanisp

18 March 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: In the wake of salmon and sheep on Lochinver loop to Glencanisp

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: In the wake of salmon and sheep on Lochinver loop to Glencanisp

18 March 2022

Views to Suilven and Canisp on this nice circuit from Lochinver, as John Davidson follows the River Inver to Glencanisp Lodge


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