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Man arrested after A9 crash at Aviemore

10 January 2023
Man arrested after A9 crash at Aviemore

Man arrested after A9 crash at Aviemore

10 January 2023

A man has been arrested in connection with a crash on the A9 close to Aviemore on Monday.


Nairn journalist Donald Wilson wins lifetime achievement award

10 January 2023
Nairn journalist Donald Wilson wins lifetime achievement award

Nairn journalist Donald Wilson wins lifetime achievement award

10 January 2023

Donald Wilson, who recently retired after 51 years in journalism, has been awarded the Barron Trophy for lifetime achievement in the business.


Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 at Aviemore

09 January 2023
Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 at Aviemore

Man taken to hospital after crash closes A9 at Aviemore

09 January 2023

The A9 was closed in both directions near Aviemore due to an accident on Monday afternoon in which a man was injured.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting back to nature in heart of the city

09 January 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting back to nature in heart of the city

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Getting back to nature in heart of the city

09 January 2023

John Davidson heads out on a walk from Inverness to explore a local nature reserve that is a haven for wildlife, as well as a peaceful spot for humans


New Golden Axe film award will honour climber Rob Brown at 2023 Fort William Mountain Festival

06 January 2023
New Golden Axe film award will honour climber Rob Brown at 2023 Fort William Mountain Festival

New Golden Axe film award will honour climber Rob Brown at 2023 Fort William Mountain Festival

06 January 2023

A new adventure film competition has been launched in memory of Fort William climber Rob Brown who died on Ben Nevis last year.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A winter wonderland on Glen Affric trails

02 January 2023
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A winter wonderland on Glen Affric trails

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A winter wonderland on Glen Affric trails

02 January 2023

'Bears', birds and snowball fights on a family walk at Dog Falls in Glen Affric national nature reserve


CHRIS TAYLOR: Tourism industry in Highlands looks ahead to opportunities in 2023

01 January 2023
CHRIS TAYLOR: Tourism industry in Highlands looks ahead to opportunities in 2023

CHRIS TAYLOR: Tourism industry in Highlands looks ahead to opportunities in 2023

01 January 2023

VisitScotland’s destination development director, Chris Taylor, reflects on tourism over the last 12 months and how the sector can thrive in 2023


NHS Highland: Most Scots willing to offer a kidney to family member

28 December 2022
NHS Highland: Most Scots willing to offer a kidney to family member

NHS Highland: Most Scots willing to offer a kidney to family member

28 December 2022

NHS Highland is highlighting the vital role of living kidney donation after new research shows most people would be willing to help a loved one.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: More seasons of adventure to look forward to in 2023

26 December 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: More seasons of adventure to look forward to in 2023

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: More seasons of adventure to look forward to in 2023

26 December 2022

PICTURE SPECIAL: John Davidson selects more of his favourite images from the Active Outdoors series as he looks forward to what 2023 holds in store


Review panel will visit Smiddy Field at Knocknagael to decide appeal over community asset transfer

26 December 2022
Review panel will visit Smiddy Field at Knocknagael to decide appeal over community asset transfer

Review panel will visit Smiddy Field at Knocknagael to decide appeal over community asset transfer

26 December 2022

Campaigners behind plans to transform a green space in Inverness are hoping a refusal to sell them government land will be overturned.


Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

26 December 2022
Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

26 December 2022

Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, has issued advice on how to avoid falling this winter to prevent a trip to the hospital.


Plea to hill walkers and mountaineers in Scotland to be prepared for extremes

26 December 2022
Plea to hill walkers and mountaineers in Scotland to be prepared for extremes

Plea to hill walkers and mountaineers in Scotland to be prepared for extremes

26 December 2022

Police are reminding people heading for the Scottish hills this winter to be fully prepared for extreme conditions.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Events and exploring during a busy year of action in the Highlands

19 December 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Events and exploring during a busy year of action in the Highlands

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Events and exploring during a busy year of action in the Highlands

19 December 2022

John Davidson selects some of his favourite images from 2022 as he looks back on the return of some of his best-loved events in a memorable year


How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022
How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022

People in the Highlands are being urged to speak out rather than suffer in silence this Christmas.


Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

09 December 2022
Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

Mountain experts urge people to find reliable information on Scotland's winter hills

09 December 2022

With the first signs of real winter weather, mountain safety organisations are urging people heading for the hills to "ThinkWINTER".


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Soggy stroll up an easy Munro, as Beinn na Lap proves too tempting

05 December 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Soggy stroll up an easy Munro, as Beinn na Lap proves too tempting

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Soggy stroll up an easy Munro, as Beinn na Lap proves too tempting

05 December 2022

John Davidson decides to tackle the short walk up Beinn na Lap before heading home from Loch Ossian Youth Hostel, despite the dreary conditions...


Santa set to pedal his way to Christmas Kidical Mass in Inverness

01 December 2022
Santa set to pedal his way to Christmas Kidical Mass in Inverness

Santa set to pedal his way to Christmas Kidical Mass in Inverness

01 December 2022

People can pedal along for some festive fun at this weekend's Kidical Mass event in Inverness.


PICTURES: Thanks given to Highland Cross as four charities share in £268k pot

30 November 2022
PICTURES: Thanks given to Highland Cross as four charities share in £268k pot

PICTURES: Thanks given to Highland Cross as four charities share in £268k pot

30 November 2022

Charities underlined the difference an award from the Highland Cross will make to people across the north at a handover event in Inverness on Thursday


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Choose life on trip to high points in Central Highlands

28 November 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Choose life on trip to high points in Central Highlands

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Choose life on trip to high points in Central Highlands

28 November 2022

John Davidson enjoys – or endures – a wet and windy ascent of two Munros on the Corrour estate, from the youth hostel at Loch Ossian


An Teallach repairs will kick-start paths project after £100k award

27 November 2022
An Teallach repairs will kick-start paths project after £100k award

An Teallach repairs will kick-start paths project after £100k award

27 November 2022

Repairs to footpaths on a popular Highland peak in Wester Ross will kick-start a campaign to benefit restoration and conservation in the mountains.


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