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ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Home and dry after soaking on Cairngorms gravel bike ride

21 August 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Home and dry after soaking on Cairngorms gravel bike ride

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Home and dry after soaking on Cairngorms gravel bike ride

21 August 2023

John Davidson takes his young son on a mountain bike adventure – only to be battered by torrential rain – making for a memorable outing


Cairngorms ready for cycling boom after success of UCI Cycling World Championships

17 August 2023
Cairngorms ready for cycling boom after success of UCI Cycling World Championships

Cairngorms ready for cycling boom after success of UCI Cycling World Championships

17 August 2023

Businesses in the Cairngorms are hoping to take advantage of a boom in cycling following the UCI Cycling World Championships this summer.


Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

16 August 2023
Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

Still time for children to complete reading challenge after fun summer activities at Highland libraries

16 August 2023

Families around the Highlands have been enjoying a range of activities put on over the summer holidays thanks to their local libraries.


Inverness orienteers make their mark at Moray 2023 Scottish 6 Days event

11 August 2023
Inverness orienteers make their mark at Moray 2023 Scottish 6 Days event

Inverness orienteers make their mark at Moray 2023 Scottish 6 Days event

11 August 2023

Inverness orienteers enjoyed a string of successes at the 2023 Scottish 6 Days event held in Moray.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

07 August 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Wildlife wonders on woodland trail above Loch Ness

07 August 2023

John Davidson embarks on a forest walk to a secluded lochan in the forest above Loch Ness


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting a real taste of sea kayaking on Shetland adventure

31 July 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting a real taste of sea kayaking on Shetland adventure

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting a real taste of sea kayaking on Shetland adventure

31 July 2023

John Davidson shares his love of kayaking with a family experience while on holiday in the northern isles


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sky high feeling on Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail

24 July 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sky high feeling on Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sky high feeling on Beinn Eighe Mountain Trail

24 July 2023

John Davidson helps his children get a new perspective with a challenging hill walk in Wester Ross


Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023
Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

Highland health walk leaders needed as Paths For All charity looks for volunteers

19 July 2023

Keen walkers across the Highlands are being urged to step up to lead health walks in the region.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Battling early starts and steep hills on cycle to Culloden Battlefield

03 July 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Battling early starts and steep hills on cycle to Culloden Battlefield

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Battling early starts and steep hills on cycle to Culloden Battlefield

03 July 2023

John Davidson enjoys the peace of an early morning ride to visit the battlefield and Clava Cairns before returning to Inverness on some great roads


INTERVIEW: Dealing with dirty camping at Glenmore is an ongoing challenge

30 June 2023
INTERVIEW: Dealing with dirty camping at Glenmore is an ongoing challenge

INTERVIEW: Dealing with dirty camping at Glenmore is an ongoing challenge

30 June 2023

John Davidson speaks to Paul Hibberd of Forestry and Land Scotland about dealing with problem campers at Highland hotspots during the summer holidays


Inverness orienteering juniors take second place at national competition

27 June 2023
Inverness orienteering juniors take second place at national competition

Inverness orienteering juniors take second place at national competition

27 June 2023

Inverness Orienteering Club claimed second place at a national junior competition – only the third time the club has achieved this position.


Training on offer to help Highland groups tackle cost-of-living crisis

27 June 2023
Training on offer to help Highland groups tackle cost-of-living crisis

Training on offer to help Highland groups tackle cost-of-living crisis

27 June 2023

A community organisation has teamed up with a Highland climate group to provide help with tackling the cost-of-living crisis.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Signs of the times on Wade’s road to Inverness

26 June 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Signs of the times on Wade’s road to Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Signs of the times on Wade’s road to Inverness

26 June 2023

John Davidson heads out for a run on a route that has a history that pre-dates the Battle of Culloden – but only just


Call for public education campaign on fire dangers after Cannich and Daviot blazes

25 June 2023
Call for public education campaign on fire dangers after Cannich and Daviot blazes

Call for public education campaign on fire dangers after Cannich and Daviot blazes

25 June 2023

A plea to launch a campaign to educate local people and visitors to the Highlands about the dangers of wildfires will be made to the council.


Highland Council awarded £600k to extend Beauly cycle path

20 June 2023
Highland Council awarded £600k to extend Beauly cycle path

Highland Council awarded £600k to extend Beauly cycle path

20 June 2023

A short stretch of cycle path will be built outside Beauly after funding to extend the existing off-road route was secured.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run to Loch Ness beach makes fine loop from Holm

19 June 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run to Loch Ness beach makes fine loop from Holm

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Run to Loch Ness beach makes fine loop from Holm

19 June 2023

John Davidson enjoys a summer run on a route that links Inverness and Dores via a low road and a high road


Schools orienteering success for Inverness youngsters

17 June 2023
Schools orienteering success for Inverness youngsters

Schools orienteering success for Inverness youngsters

17 June 2023

Young orienteers have been finding their way in a series of school competitions in Inverness and further afield.


Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023
Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

Historic objects open up stories for new Highland museum platform

14 June 2023

Museums from around the Highlands have joined forces to provide a new way to learn about the rich history of the area.


Active Ness event encourages people in Inverness to explore more

14 June 2023
Active Ness event encourages people in Inverness to explore more

Active Ness event encourages people in Inverness to explore more

14 June 2023

A new event aiming to get people in and around Inverness inspired to get out and explore the city has been launched.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Chasing the sunset on late-night Munro mission

12 June 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Chasing the sunset on late-night Munro mission

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Chasing the sunset on late-night Munro mission

12 June 2023

John Davidson heads up Mullach Clach a’ Bhlàir above Glen Feshie on a late-night run in spectacular surroundings


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