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Sliding and climbing up Stac Gorm to reach trig point above Loch Ruthven

07 January 2022
Sliding and climbing up Stac Gorm to reach trig point above Loch Ruthven

Sliding and climbing up Stac Gorm to reach trig point above Loch Ruthven

07 January 2022

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads for a trig point on a rocky hill above a nature reserve


Finding space for adventure despite uncertainty

31 December 2021
Finding space for adventure despite uncertainty

Finding space for adventure despite uncertainty

31 December 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks back at another year of adventure in the great outdoors during 2021


Seeking inspiration on low-level walk in Torridon

24 December 2021
Seeking inspiration on low-level walk in Torridon

Seeking inspiration on low-level walk in Torridon

24 December 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks at the highs and lows of this special part of the Highlands on a short family stroll


'Wetting' the appetite on winter run

17 December 2021
'Wetting' the appetite on winter run

'Wetting' the appetite on winter run

17 December 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wet feet can't dampen spirits for this old favourite route as John Davidson explores a circuit from Carrbridge


LISTEN: Running the Speyside Way extension in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

14 December 2021
LISTEN: Running the Speyside Way extension in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

LISTEN: Running the Speyside Way extension in the latest episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

14 December 2021

Active Outdoors headed to the Cairngorms to check out the new extension of the Speyside Way between Aviemore and Newtonmore...


It's a long Spey to reach route's new ending

10 December 2021
It's a long Spey to reach route's new ending

It's a long Spey to reach route's new ending

10 December 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson explores the extension to the Speyside Way between Aviemore and Newtonmore, which is due to be launched in the spring


Peaceful forests at Nethy Bridge were once a centre of industry

03 December 2021
Peaceful forests at Nethy Bridge were once a centre of industry

Peaceful forests at Nethy Bridge were once a centre of industry

03 December 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson enjoys a family walk from the forest village in a visit to the Cairngorms national park


Shed Seven prove they are still game for a show

25 November 2021
Shed Seven prove they are still game for a show

Shed Seven prove they are still game for a show

25 November 2021

REVIEW: Shed Seven at the Ironworks


Returning to nature in the wilds of Glen Affric

19 November 2021
Returning to nature in the wilds of Glen Affric

Returning to nature in the wilds of Glen Affric

19 November 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson makes time for an autumn visit to a place often described as the most beautiful glen in Scotland


Children call for more bike space at Inverness Kidical Mass protest ride during COP26

12 November 2021
Children call for more bike space at Inverness Kidical Mass protest ride during COP26

Children call for more bike space at Inverness Kidical Mass protest ride during COP26

12 November 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson and his children join families and others calling for better active travel infrastructure in the Highland capital


Ten-year-old trail finds route to success on Loch Ness

05 November 2021
Ten-year-old trail finds route to success on Loch Ness

Ten-year-old trail finds route to success on Loch Ness

05 November 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson picks out some favourite routes incorporating the 10-year-old South Loch Ness Trail


New public holiday approved to mark Queen's Jubilee

29 October 2021
New public holiday approved to mark Queen's Jubilee

New public holiday approved to mark Queen's Jubilee

29 October 2021

Highland Council has confirmed that there will be an additional public holiday to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee next summer.


Capturing a moment in time on walk into the past

29 October 2021
Capturing a moment in time on walk into the past

Capturing a moment in time on walk into the past

29 October 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson enjoys a family walk on fascinating trails at Knockan Crag national nature reserve in north-west Sutherland


LISTEN: New episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

18 October 2021
LISTEN: New episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

LISTEN: New episode of the Active Outdoors podcast

18 October 2021

Former Cairngorms National Park chief executive Duncan Bryden talks about a community venture in Tomatin, including some great walking and cycling.


Ready to rock on Beinn Fhada scramble

15 October 2021
Ready to rock on Beinn Fhada scramble

Ready to rock on Beinn Fhada scramble

15 October 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson is joined by Peter Evans on a Kintail Munro that offers an interesting hands-on ridge route for a more challenging day


A Golspie getaway – cycling through Strath Brora and Dunrobin Glen

24 September 2021
A Golspie getaway – cycling through Strath Brora and Dunrobin Glen

A Golspie getaway – cycling through Strath Brora and Dunrobin Glen

24 September 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting on the beaten track just a stone’s throw from the A9 as John Davidson describes a cycle route in Sutherland


Introducing our brand new digital subscription packages and HNM app

20 September 2021
Introducing our brand new digital subscription packages and HNM app

Introducing our brand new digital subscription packages and HNM app

20 September 2021

News is always changing, and here at Highland News and Media we always aim to keep you up to date with what’s happening in your community.


Man killed and woman injured in paraglider crash

19 September 2021
Man killed and woman injured in paraglider crash

Man killed and woman injured in paraglider crash

19 September 2021

A man has died and a woman was seriously injured in a collision between two powered paragliders in Sutherland.


Make time to stop in Strathdearn and discover a world of adventure

17 September 2021
Make time to stop in Strathdearn and discover a world of adventure

Make time to stop in Strathdearn and discover a world of adventure

17 September 2021

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson takes a ride over the hills to Strathdearn, where he learns about a community hub offering more than just a quick fix


Trail aims to promote sustainable tourism as route marks 10th anniversary

16 September 2021
Trail aims to promote sustainable tourism as route marks 10th anniversary

Trail aims to promote sustainable tourism as route marks 10th anniversary

16 September 2021

A long-distance trail near Inverness can play a key role in the drive for low-carbon tourism, according to the organisation behind the route.


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