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British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

01 December 2023
British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

British Alpinist Fay Manners hopes to be role model for young women in sport

01 December 2023

Internationally renowned UK climber Fay Manners told an audience in Aviemore that she wants to encourage young women to follow their passion for sport


Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

30 November 2023
Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

Sleigh bells ringing for Inverness cycle campaign ride

30 November 2023

If you hear bells ringing this weekend, it is not Santa coming early – but it could be Kidical Mass cyclists who are planning a special festive ride.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

27 November 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: On the high road above Glen Shiel

27 November 2023

A wet Munro mission in Kintail as John Davidson heads onto the South Glen Shiel Ridge with his head in the clouds


PICTURES: Highland Cross organisers celebrate record-breaking fundraising year with almost £330,000 raised

26 November 2023
PICTURES: Highland Cross organisers celebrate record-breaking fundraising year with almost £330,000 raised

PICTURES: Highland Cross organisers celebrate record-breaking fundraising year with almost £330,000 raised

26 November 2023

Organisers of the annual Highland Cross challenge event have praised the outstanding efforts of teams after a record-breaking year for fundraising.


Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

23 November 2023
Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

Highland Cross smashes fundraising record after 'outstanding' effort

23 November 2023

Organisers of the annual Highland Cross challenge event have praised the outstanding efforts of teams after a record-breaking year for fundraising.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

20 November 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Looking into the abyss at Evanton's Black Rock Gorge and community wood

20 November 2023

John Davidson visits the community woodland in Evanton and takes a walk to visit the dramatic Black Rock Gorge


Story of city captured in latest book of Inverness Remembered

17 November 2023
Story of city captured in latest book of Inverness Remembered

Story of city captured in latest book of Inverness Remembered

17 November 2023

Volume XIX of the ever-popular series is now available in time for Christmas – find out more here


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A bridge too far on Tomatin village walk

13 November 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A bridge too far on Tomatin village walk

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A bridge too far on Tomatin village walk

13 November 2023

John Davidson enjoys a peaceful autumn stroll on a loop of the village that sees some fascinating architecture as well as the wild River Findhorn


PICTURES: Youngsters shine at Kidical Mass as bright cyclists pedal on Inverness

07 November 2023
PICTURES: Youngsters shine at Kidical Mass as bright cyclists pedal on Inverness

PICTURES: Youngsters shine at Kidical Mass as bright cyclists pedal on Inverness

07 November 2023

A unique tandem and the youngest ever participant were among the highlights of November’s Kidical Mass ride through the streets of Inverness.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bridging ancient rights of way through Tilt and Feshie glens

06 November 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bridging ancient rights of way through Tilt and Feshie glens

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Bridging ancient rights of way through Tilt and Feshie glens

06 November 2023

John Davidson heads back in time to re-live a challenging mountain bike route through the Cairngorms


PICTURES AND VIDEO: Light show spectacular at Inverness bonfire and fireworks

05 November 2023
PICTURES AND VIDEO: Light show spectacular at Inverness bonfire and fireworks

PICTURES AND VIDEO: Light show spectacular at Inverness bonfire and fireworks

05 November 2023

Bonfire Night went off with a bang at Bught Park in Inverness as people turned up in droves to enjoy the annual fireworks display.


Kidical Mass cyclists in Inverness urged to glow for it this weekend!

03 November 2023
Kidical Mass cyclists in Inverness urged to glow for it this weekend!

Kidical Mass cyclists in Inverness urged to glow for it this weekend!

03 November 2023

Young cyclists are being urged to glow with the flow at this weekend’s Kidical Mass event in Inverness.


Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event in Inverness

02 November 2023
Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event in Inverness

Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event in Inverness

02 November 2023

People in Inverness are being encouraged to find out more about being an animal fosterer at an event next week.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: North orienteers put skills to test at Tulliallan junior contest

30 October 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: North orienteers put skills to test at Tulliallan junior contest

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: North orienteers put skills to test at Tulliallan junior contest

30 October 2023

Junior orienteers gathered in Clackmannanshire for the annual inter areas competition, with the North team up against others from the East and West.


Forestry works beside A82 near Drumnadrochit delayed until new year

30 October 2023
Forestry works beside A82 near Drumnadrochit delayed until new year

Forestry works beside A82 near Drumnadrochit delayed until new year

30 October 2023

Tree felling operations above the A82 south of Drumnadrochit have been delayed after safety issues emerged at the site.


Bright idea to be prepared for changing conditions in Highland mountains

27 October 2023
Bright idea to be prepared for changing conditions in Highland mountains

Bright idea to be prepared for changing conditions in Highland mountains

27 October 2023

It is not only headtorches that hill walkers are being urged to add to their packs as the clocks go back this weekend.


Far north listed among Lonely Planet's worldwide destinations for 2024

25 October 2023
Far north listed among Lonely Planet's worldwide destinations for 2024

Far north listed among Lonely Planet's worldwide destinations for 2024

25 October 2023

Tourists around the globe are being told that next year is the perfect time to visit the far north after the area was chosen by a top travel guide.


New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

25 October 2023
New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

25 October 2023

The Highlands has an opportunity to become “Scotland’s true gateway to nature” as an appeal has gone out to nominate Scotland's next national park.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Embracing autumn on run on the Great Glen Way

23 October 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Embracing autumn on run on the Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Embracing autumn on run on the Great Glen Way

23 October 2023

John Davidson heads out from Inverness to experience the joy of autumn on the off-road trails close to the city


Chris Packham calls for urgent action to help nature at Dundreggan talk

22 October 2023
Chris Packham calls for urgent action to help nature at Dundreggan talk

Chris Packham calls for urgent action to help nature at Dundreggan talk

22 October 2023

TV presenters Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin spoke to a capacity audience at the world-first rewilding centre on Saturday. John Davidson reports


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