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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


It's about more than mountains for rescue team

10 June 2023
It's about more than mountains for rescue team

It's about more than mountains for rescue team

10 June 2023

John Davidson spent a day training with Assynt Mountain Rescue Team in Lochinver and learned more about what this group of volunteers does


Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

05 June 2023
Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

05 June 2023

Lives are put at risk by people ignoring safety signs in woods around the country, according to Scotland's forestry agency.


'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

02 June 2023
'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

'Boots on the ground' – Highland access rangers start work to promote responsible use of outdoors

02 June 2023

A team of access rangers have begun their seasonal work to promote responsible access in tourist hotspots across the Highlands this summer.


Inverness cycle campaigners to mark World Bicycle Day

02 June 2023
Inverness cycle campaigners to mark World Bicycle Day

Inverness cycle campaigners to mark World Bicycle Day

02 June 2023

Inverness campaigners will mark World Bicycle Day on Saturday at their latest monthly Kidical Mass ride through the city.


Wildfire forces temporary closure of Affric Kintail Way at Cannich

02 June 2023
Wildfire forces temporary closure of Affric Kintail Way at Cannich

Wildfire forces temporary closure of Affric Kintail Way at Cannich

02 June 2023

A long-distance walking route in the Highlands has been closed as firefighters continue to tackle a wildfire at Cannich.


Record turnout at Torvean junior parkrun birthday bash

31 May 2023
Record turnout at Torvean junior parkrun birthday bash

Record turnout at Torvean junior parkrun birthday bash

31 May 2023

Children stepped up to the mark for the first anniversary of junior parkrun at the weekend, with well over 100 finishers crossing the line.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bus journey offers high hopes for hill walkers

29 May 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bus journey offers high hopes for hill walkers

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bus journey offers high hopes for hill walkers

29 May 2023

John Davidson joins Moray Mountaineering Club for a ‘bus meet’ to climb four Munros in the Glen Shee area


Hill walkers urged to help raise £300k to repair paths on An Teallach

26 May 2023
Hill walkers urged to help raise £300k to repair paths on An Teallach

Hill walkers urged to help raise £300k to repair paths on An Teallach

26 May 2023

A pioneering funding project to repair paths and improve eroded habitats on a popular Wester Ross mountain is seeking to raise £300,000.


PICTURES: 15 years of Active Outdoors

24 May 2023
PICTURES: 15 years of Active Outdoors

PICTURES: 15 years of Active Outdoors

24 May 2023

John Davidson reflects on a decade and a half of adventures from across the Highlands


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Kids on their marks for parkrun fun

22 May 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Kids on their marks for parkrun fun

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Kids on their marks for parkrun fun

22 May 2023

John Davidson speaks to the organisers of junior parkrun in Inverness ahead of the first anniversary of the weekly 2k children’s event


Strathnairn woodland fun day

22 May 2023
Strathnairn woodland fun day

Strathnairn woodland fun day

22 May 2023

An Inverness community is hosting a woodland fun day with activities for all the family.


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