With the increasing popularity of electric bikes, John Davidson took one for a test ride in the beautiful and – in places – hilly Black Isle
YOU don’t always have to go far to get the best views. This little walk above Muir of Ord certainly proves that.
Inspired by a new book about off-road running in Scotland, I’ve been rediscovering my love of the sport far away from pavements.
A selection of photographs from a nine-mile run starting at Achnashellach station on the Inverness-Kyle of Lochalsh line west of Inverness.
Mixing easy off-road cycling with a little touch of simple singletrack, this circuit is great fun from start to finish.
THE seaside town of Nairn is a great spot for outdoor fun, with its long sandy beaches and numerous local paths and trails.
FROM the very edge of the Cromarty Firth to a towering view over the nearby hills, this walk really is a varied one.
Years of walking in the Scottish hills leaves its mark, not only in terms of wonderful memories of days well spent but also on the landscape.
It had been a long time since I’d done the ride to Cromarty from my home in Inverness and I thought it would have to wait until the spring before…
Drawing a line on the map from the start of this walk to the viewpoint is a distance of around a mile – but you are made to work for that fantastic…
Drawing a line on the map from the start of this walk to the viewpoint is a distance of around a mile – but you are made to work for that fantastic…
We’ve had a busy year travelling around the north of Scotland seeking out adventures in what we think is one of the most beautiful parts of the…
We’ve had a busy year travelling around the north of Scotland seeking out adventures in what we think is one of the most beautiful parts of the…
“Use alternative route in winter conditions” – so the sign halfway round this fine cycle warned.
“Use alternative route in winter conditions” – so the sign halfway round this fine cycle warned.
TWO classic stone bridges mark either end of this stunning little riverside trail. The beautifully constructed crossing at Garve Bridge is the work of…
TWO classic stone bridges mark either end of this stunning little riverside trail. The beautifully constructed crossing at Garve Bridge is the work of…
Coming home from this exhilarating mountain bike ride I was muddy, tired and on a real adrenaline high. I’d had my eye on the track between Loch…
Coming home from this exhilarating mountain bike ride I was muddy, tired and on a real adrenaline high. I’d had my eye on the track between Loch…
In the early 20th century Nethy Bridge was marketed as a health resort, with villagers renting out their houses to an influx of summer visitors.