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'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.


Ultra-runners on their marks for 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra

19 May 2023
Ultra-runners on their marks for 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra

Ultra-runners on their marks for 2023 Cape Wrath Ultra

19 May 2023

All sights will be set on Cape Wrath as ultra-runners take their first steps of an eight-day endurance challenge on Sunday.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Not such a tough nut to crack

15 May 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Not such a tough nut to crack

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Not such a tough nut to crack

15 May 2023

A round of two Munros in the Central Highlands provides expansive views and a time to reflect for John Davidson


Inverness Walking and Wheeling Festival aims to boost health and wellbeing in city

08 May 2023
Inverness Walking and Wheeling Festival aims to boost health and wellbeing in city

Inverness Walking and Wheeling Festival aims to boost health and wellbeing in city

08 May 2023

A new festival taking place in Inverness later this month aims to help people get more active around the city.


Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

02 May 2023
Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

Markus Stitz: Opening up a world of bikepacking adventures in the Highlands

02 May 2023

Cycling around the world on a singlespeed bike is 'a bit niche' the German adventurer admits when he speaks to John Davidson ahead a new book launch


Parents of Marelle Sturrock 'devastated' after death of pregnant daughter

02 May 2023
Parents of Marelle Sturrock 'devastated' after death of pregnant daughter

Parents of Marelle Sturrock 'devastated' after death of pregnant daughter

02 May 2023

The family of Wick woman Marelle Sturrock, who was killed in Glasgow last week, have said they are devastated and in total shock.


Kidical Mass ride to crown safe cycling campaign

02 May 2023
Kidical Mass ride to crown safe cycling campaign

Kidical Mass ride to crown safe cycling campaign

02 May 2023

Campaigners in Inverness are hoping a Europe-wide push for safer streets will be the crowning glory as they come together this weekend.


Highland Council's e-cargo bike project gets started in Inverness

29 April 2023
Highland Council's e-cargo bike project gets started in Inverness

Highland Council's e-cargo bike project gets started in Inverness

29 April 2023

Electric cargo bikes were tested out in Inverness as part of a pilot scheme aimed at reducing carbon emissions from Highland Council's transport needs


Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

27 April 2023
Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Highland woman

27 April 2023

Police are hunting for the missing partner of a woman from Wick after launching a murder investigation into her death.


Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023
Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx if the species were to be reintroduced to Scotland, an event at Holyrood will hear today.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cool runnings on Caledonian Canal adventure at Inverness

24 April 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cool runnings on Caledonian Canal adventure at Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cool runnings on Caledonian Canal adventure at Inverness

24 April 2023

John Davidson enjoys taking his time on a gentle family adventure and picnic on the Dochgarroch loop along the canal towpath


Loch Ness climber Richard Frere's 1938 book looks to inspire new generation

23 April 2023
Loch Ness climber Richard Frere's 1938 book looks to inspire new generation

Loch Ness climber Richard Frere's 1938 book looks to inspire new generation

23 April 2023

The daughter of an adventurous Loch Ness climbing pioneer hopes the re-publication of her late father's book can help inspire a new generation.


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