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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


Family fun on the North Coast 500

28 March 2019
Family fun on the North Coast 500

Family fun on the North Coast 500

28 March 2019

Children with a sense of adventure will love the North Coast 500, and there are plenty of attractions just for them!


Stretch your legs with a stroll on the NC500

26 March 2019
Stretch your legs with a stroll on the NC500

Stretch your legs with a stroll on the NC500

26 March 2019

The North Coast 500 takes you into some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. John Davidson suggests some walks that give a feel for the area


A view that's easy to fall for

22 March 2019
A view that's easy to fall for

A view that's easy to fall for

22 March 2019

John Davidson climbs a Kintail Munro on his way to one of the highest and most impressive waterfalls in Scotland


Active Outdoors events list 2019

14 March 2019
Active Outdoors events list 2019

Active Outdoors events list 2019

14 March 2019

We round up the outdoors events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Grampian throughout 2019


The one that got away...

25 February 2019
The one that got away...

The one that got away...

25 February 2019

Let’s face it – hill walking isn’t all about the smiles and summits, sometimes a hard slog and a fair dose of grit and determination…


Falls are a haven on walk in woods

24 January 2019
Falls are a haven on walk in woods

Falls are a haven on walk in woods

24 January 2019

Keith is in the heart of whisky country, so a brisk walk could be just the thing to clear the head the morning after a dram or two!


Let it snow!

21 January 2019
Let it snow!

Let it snow!

21 January 2019

Weather can cause all sorts of problems for people in the mountains, not least during the winter.


Rocky summit is just child's play

09 January 2019
Rocky summit is just child's play

Rocky summit is just child's play

09 January 2019

Despite years of traipsing to Aviemore to explore the area’s vast opportunities for outdoor fun, I’d never ventured up one of its most popular…


Adventures to help lift up the soul

08 January 2019
Adventures to help lift up the soul

Adventures to help lift up the soul

08 January 2019

The Active Outdoors team have had another busy year exploring and experiencing the north of Scotland at its best (and occasionally at its worst).


Taking aim in Affric

08 January 2019
Taking aim in Affric

Taking aim in Affric

08 January 2019

I've made no secret of my love of this low-level walk that gives a glimpse into the awe-inspiring landscapes of Glen Affric, so it was a pleasure to lead…


The best route to mountain safety

08 January 2019
The best route to mountain safety

The best route to mountain safety

08 January 2019

Experience is key in the unforgiving environment of the Scottish mountains but it takes time to gain this invaluable commodity.


Taming of the corkscrew

08 January 2019
Taming of the corkscrew

Taming of the corkscrew

08 January 2019

Twisting its way up through a series of tight hairpin bends, the locally-named corkscrew road at Inverfarigaig climbs from the shore of Loch Ness high…


The hills are alive

27 October 2018
The hills are alive

The hills are alive

27 October 2018

What better time of year to visit Glen Affric, with the autumn colours in full flow and the roar of stags echoing in the mountains? We had a long day…


Answering the call

08 September 2018
Answering the call

Answering the call

08 September 2018

It's reached that time of year when our evening runs in the woods around Inverness require the use of a headtorch. Outside of our circle, most people…


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