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Back into the mountain Lair

15 July 2020
Back into the mountain Lair

Back into the mountain Lair

15 July 2020

After months in lockdown, John Davidson makes the most of the easing of travel restrictions with a fine walk into the hills


Cairngorm Parkrun sees Aviemore man tackle 58 Munros in six days

15 July 2020
Cairngorm Parkrun sees Aviemore man tackle 58 Munros in six days

Cairngorm Parkrun sees Aviemore man tackle 58 Munros in six days

15 July 2020

A mountain guide from Aviemore is aiming to complete a mammoth Munro challenge in the Cairngorms National Park on Wednesday night.


Orbital bids to bring down cost of tidal energy

13 July 2020
Orbital bids to bring down cost of tidal energy

Orbital bids to bring down cost of tidal energy

13 July 2020

A Scottish engineering firm is using digital twinning to help improve its world-leading tidal turbine design to help make the technology competitive.


Pentland Firth electricity cable to be replaced

10 July 2020
Pentland Firth electricity cable to be replaced

Pentland Firth electricity cable to be replaced

10 July 2020

A new subsea cable will be laid between Orkney and Caithness after faults were found with the connection.


Care home residents to enjoy benefits of outdoors

10 July 2020
Care home residents to enjoy benefits of outdoors

Care home residents to enjoy benefits of outdoors

10 July 2020

A project to help tackle loneliness and boost mental wellbeing in care homes is set to benefit from £475,700 in National Lottery funding.


Walking and cycling map aims to get more people active

09 July 2020
Walking and cycling map aims to get more people active

Walking and cycling map aims to get more people active

09 July 2020

A new active travel map is offering ways to explore Badenoch and Strathspey on foot and by bike.


You've got to fight, for your right – of way

08 July 2020
You've got to fight, for your right – of way

You've got to fight, for your right – of way

08 July 2020

As the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society marks its 175th anniversary, John Davidson looks back at its impact in the Highlands


'Shameful' littering scenes must not be repeated

08 July 2020
'Shameful' littering scenes must not be repeated

'Shameful' littering scenes must not be repeated

08 July 2020

People visiting the countryside are being told to act responsibly after 'shameful' littering problems once travel restrictions were lifted.


Walkers warned of path diversions and closures at Schiehallion

07 July 2020
Walkers warned of path diversions and closures at Schiehallion

Walkers warned of path diversions and closures at Schiehallion

07 July 2020

Hill walkers are being warned of path diversions and limited parking at a popular access point for Schiehallion.


Safety warning as paddlers return to water

03 July 2020
Safety warning as paddlers return to water

Safety warning as paddlers return to water

03 July 2020

Kayakers and canoeists are being urged to get back on the water with caution and to keep clear of man-made structures at hydro power sites.


Heading for the hills as travel limit relaxed from Friday

02 July 2020
Heading for the hills as travel limit relaxed from Friday

Heading for the hills as travel limit relaxed from Friday

02 July 2020

Outdoor enthusiasts are expected to flock to the countryside this weekend after the five-mile travel limit was lifted from Friday, July 3.


Forest car parks across Highlands set for phased reopening

02 July 2020
Forest car parks across Highlands set for phased reopening

Forest car parks across Highlands set for phased reopening

02 July 2020

Forest car parks are set to reopen from Friday, July 3, but the public are being warned that some parking facilities and toilets will remain closed.


Munro mission made for map-reading challenge

01 July 2020
Munro mission made for map-reading challenge

Munro mission made for map-reading challenge

01 July 2020

John Davidson recalls a memorable trip from last spring when he headed to the hills with his tent to climb a series of high Cairngorms summits


My Outdoors Q&A: Cameron McNeish

26 June 2020
My Outdoors Q&A: Cameron McNeish

My Outdoors Q&A: Cameron McNeish

26 June 2020

The hill walking and cycling author, editor and broadcaster shares his experiences of lockdown from his home in Newtonmore


Welcome for easing of travel restrictions

24 June 2020
Welcome for easing of travel restrictions

Welcome for easing of travel restrictions

24 June 2020

Outdoor enthusiasts have welcomed the news that the five-mile travel restriction for leisure and recreation will be lifted from July 3.


Charities have lack of Cross to bear

24 June 2020
Charities have lack of Cross to bear

Charities have lack of Cross to bear

24 June 2020

This year's Highland Cross may have been cancelled but, as John Davidson discovers, the hard work of the benefitting charities continues


Green recovery 'would provide jobs and investment boost'

24 June 2020
Green recovery 'would provide jobs and investment boost'

Green recovery 'would provide jobs and investment boost'

24 June 2020

The renewable energy industry says new figures show the economic boost on offer if governments pursue a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.


Young professionals in renewables industry given online plaudits

23 June 2020
Young professionals in renewables industry given online plaudits

Young professionals in renewables industry given online plaudits

23 June 2020

Eight up-and-coming green energy workers have been honoured in the 2020 Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.


£5.5m funding boost for renewables projects

22 June 2020
£5.5m funding boost for renewables projects

£5.5m funding boost for renewables projects

22 June 2020

Community renewables and other low-carbon projects will help to kick-start a 'green recovery' after £5.5 million of funding was announcedt.


Hill walkers and climbers frustrated at continued five-mile travel limit

22 June 2020
Hill walkers and climbers frustrated at continued five-mile travel limit

Hill walkers and climbers frustrated at continued five-mile travel limit

22 June 2020

Mountaineers and hill walkers have expressed frustration at the continued travel restrictions as Scotland moved into phase two of lockdown easing.


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