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Six winter walks across the Highlands and Moray

25 December 2020
Six winter walks across the Highlands and Moray

Six winter walks across the Highlands and Moray

25 December 2020

A winter walk is a great way to embrace the fresh air and benefit from the great outdoors. John Davidson suggests six strolls in the north of Scotland


Daily coronavirus updates to be paused during holiday weekends

24 December 2020
Daily coronavirus updates to be paused during holiday weekends

Daily coronavirus updates to be paused during holiday weekends

24 December 2020

The Scottish Government will not be publishing its daily coronavirus statistics over the four-day holiday weekends at Christmas and New Year.


Call for people to enjoy Christmas walks 'with respect'

24 December 2020
Call for people to enjoy Christmas walks 'with respect'

Call for people to enjoy Christmas walks 'with respect'

24 December 2020

Landowners in the region are urging people heading for the outdoors this festive season to respect the countryside.


'Stay at home' message repeated by First Minister

22 December 2020
'Stay at home' message repeated by First Minister

'Stay at home' message repeated by First Minister

22 December 2020

People living in level four areas have been told to stay at home as much as possible.


More people flock to Highlands national nature reserves in 2020

22 December 2020
More people flock to Highlands national nature reserves in 2020

More people flock to Highlands national nature reserves in 2020

22 December 2020

Visits to national nature reserves in the Highlands fed into a huge upsurge in numbers across Scotland.


Latest coronavirus figures: Covid cases in NHS Highland area still low after lockdown announcement

20 December 2020
Latest coronavirus figures: Covid cases in NHS Highland area still low after lockdown announcement

Latest coronavirus figures: Covid cases in NHS Highland area still low after lockdown announcement

20 December 2020

The rate of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area remained relatively low after the announcement that the area would be put into tier four.


Cold water shock warning for winter dippers and wild swimmers

16 December 2020
Cold water shock warning for winter dippers and wild swimmers

Cold water shock warning for winter dippers and wild swimmers

16 December 2020

Wild swimmers are being urged to be cautious this Christmas with many cold-water dips cancelled.


Outdoor experts in plea for enthusiasts to #ThinkWINTER

11 December 2020
Outdoor experts in plea for enthusiasts to #ThinkWINTER

Outdoor experts in plea for enthusiasts to #ThinkWINTER

11 December 2020

People hoping to make the most of the great outdoors this winter are being encouraged to think about safety as the weather and conditions change.


Escaping the material world on forest trails

11 December 2020
Escaping the material world on forest trails

Escaping the material world on forest trails

11 December 2020

A winter run on the trails at Abriachan forest as John Davidson finds more than he bargains for among the trees


Latest rise in coronavirus cases revealed

06 December 2020
Latest rise in coronavirus cases revealed

Latest rise in coronavirus cases revealed

06 December 2020

NHS Highland recorded three new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday when the figures for the latest 24-hour period were released.


Away from the herd in the Cairngorms

04 December 2020
Away from the herd in the Cairngorms

Away from the herd in the Cairngorms

04 December 2020

John Davidson returns to the Cairngorms after a long absence and enjoys a walk over one of the area's lower tops


Moray Firth gets new protection status

03 December 2020
Moray Firth gets new protection status

Moray Firth gets new protection status

03 December 2020

The Moray Firth is one of 12 new Special Protection Areas designed to protect a range of marine species.


Seven new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

01 December 2020
Seven new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

Seven new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

01 December 2020

Seven new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the NHS Highland area in the latest 24-hour period.


Dozen new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

29 November 2020
Dozen new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

Dozen new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

29 November 2020

The NHS Highland area has seen another rise in coronavirus cases, with 12 new positive tests returned in the latest 24-hour period.


Nineteen new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

28 November 2020
Nineteen new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

Nineteen new Covid cases for NHS Highland area

28 November 2020

A further 19 new cases of Covid-19 were registered across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Exploring General Wade's military road south of the Slochd

27 November 2020
Exploring General Wade's military road south of the Slochd

Exploring General Wade's military road south of the Slochd

27 November 2020

Glimpses of life in the past are found as John Davidson explores one of many historic routes in the Highlands


Strathpuffer 2021 called off

20 November 2020
Strathpuffer 2021 called off

Strathpuffer 2021 called off

20 November 2020

The 2021 Strathpuffer mountain bike event has been cancelled.


The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

20 November 2020
The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

20 November 2020

Experience the remoter parts of the national park as Mike Dennison of Sustrans Scotland explores the Cairngorms Carousel by mountain bike


Dornoch resident to feature in photography exhibition after being recognised for their devotion to keeping the arts alive

13 November 2020
Dornoch resident to feature in photography exhibition after being recognised for their devotion to keeping the arts alive

Dornoch resident to feature in photography exhibition after being recognised for their devotion to keeping the arts alive

13 November 2020

A resident from Dornoch will appear in a photography exhibition in recognition of their dedication to keeping the arts alive and accessible


Highland space port faces legal challenge

05 November 2020
Highland space port faces legal challenge

Highland space port faces legal challenge

05 November 2020

Plans to develop a space port in Sutherland have hit a problem as a legal challenge was launched against the decision to approve the launch site.


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