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Outdoor community asked to help tackle litter problem on Scotland's hills

24 July 2020
Outdoor community asked to help tackle litter problem on Scotland's hills

Outdoor community asked to help tackle litter problem on Scotland's hills

24 July 2020

Hill walkers and climbers are being asked to help keep Scotland's mountains clear of litter as lockdown restrictions are eased.


Mountain guide on 58-Munro challenge – 'It was actively unpleasant!'

23 July 2020
Mountain guide on 58-Munro challenge – 'It was actively unpleasant!'

Mountain guide on 58-Munro challenge – 'It was actively unpleasant!'

23 July 2020

John Davidson speaks to mountain and trail running guide Ian Stewart about his six-day, 400km Cairngorm Parkrun challenge


Sections of National Cycle Network across Highlands downgraded in routes shake-up

22 July 2020
Sections of National Cycle Network across Highlands downgraded in routes shake-up

Sections of National Cycle Network across Highlands downgraded in routes shake-up

22 July 2020

Huge swathes of the National Cycle Network in the Highlands are to have their official status removed as part of a review.


Through the looking glass on Geal Charn

22 July 2020
Through the looking glass on Geal Charn

Through the looking glass on Geal Charn

22 July 2020

John Davidson heads to the Monadhliath to climb his first Munro of the year by a lesser-used route


ScotWays celebrates its 175th anniversary with virtual signpost challenge

21 July 2020
ScotWays celebrates its 175th anniversary with virtual signpost challenge

ScotWays celebrates its 175th anniversary with virtual signpost challenge

21 July 2020

A CHARITY which has fought for the public's right of access across Scotland for 175 years has issued a quirky invitation to celebrate the milestone.


Communities and individuals are invited to apply for grant aid to help make an electric connection

20 July 2020
Communities and individuals are invited to apply for grant aid to help make an electric connection

Communities and individuals are invited to apply for grant aid to help make an electric connection

20 July 2020

Hydro Trust grants are available for new electricity connections in the north


Shetland subsea power connection gets the green light

20 July 2020
Shetland subsea power connection gets the green light

Shetland subsea power connection gets the green light

20 July 2020

A subsea cable connecting mainland Scotland with Shetland has been granted approval by energy watchdog Ofgem


Nova Innovation wins share of £1.4m wave energy funding

16 July 2020
Nova Innovation wins share of £1.4m wave energy funding

Nova Innovation wins share of £1.4m wave energy funding

16 July 2020

A quick connection system that builds on technology in use on a Shetland tidal array is being developed as part of a pioneering wave energy process.


Cairngorms Munro challenge completed

16 July 2020
Cairngorms Munro challenge completed

Cairngorms Munro challenge completed

16 July 2020

An Aviemore man completed an epic challenge late on Wednesday night when he climbed his last mountain on a continuous round of 58 Munros.


Scots urged to follow access rules after litter problems

16 July 2020
Scots urged to follow access rules after litter problems

Scots urged to follow access rules after litter problems

16 July 2020

People are being reminded to follow the rules of the countryside when out and about this summer in a new campaign.


Back into the mountain Lair

15 July 2020
Back into the mountain Lair

Back into the mountain Lair

15 July 2020

After months in lockdown, John Davidson makes the most of the easing of travel restrictions with a fine walk into the hills


Cairngorm Parkrun sees Aviemore man tackle 58 Munros in six days

15 July 2020
Cairngorm Parkrun sees Aviemore man tackle 58 Munros in six days

Cairngorm Parkrun sees Aviemore man tackle 58 Munros in six days

15 July 2020

A mountain guide from Aviemore is aiming to complete a mammoth Munro challenge in the Cairngorms National Park on Wednesday night.


Orbital bids to bring down cost of tidal energy

13 July 2020
Orbital bids to bring down cost of tidal energy

Orbital bids to bring down cost of tidal energy

13 July 2020

A Scottish engineering firm is using digital twinning to help improve its world-leading tidal turbine design to help make the technology competitive.


Pentland Firth electricity cable to be replaced

10 July 2020
Pentland Firth electricity cable to be replaced

Pentland Firth electricity cable to be replaced

10 July 2020

A new subsea cable will be laid between Orkney and Caithness after faults were found with the connection.


Care home residents to enjoy benefits of outdoors

10 July 2020
Care home residents to enjoy benefits of outdoors

Care home residents to enjoy benefits of outdoors

10 July 2020

A project to help tackle loneliness and boost mental wellbeing in care homes is set to benefit from £475,700 in National Lottery funding.


Walking and cycling map aims to get more people active

09 July 2020
Walking and cycling map aims to get more people active

Walking and cycling map aims to get more people active

09 July 2020

A new active travel map is offering ways to explore Badenoch and Strathspey on foot and by bike.


You've got to fight, for your right – of way

08 July 2020
You've got to fight, for your right – of way

You've got to fight, for your right – of way

08 July 2020

As the Scottish Rights of Way and Access Society marks its 175th anniversary, John Davidson looks back at its impact in the Highlands


'Shameful' littering scenes must not be repeated

08 July 2020
'Shameful' littering scenes must not be repeated

'Shameful' littering scenes must not be repeated

08 July 2020

People visiting the countryside are being told to act responsibly after 'shameful' littering problems once travel restrictions were lifted.


Walkers warned of path diversions and closures at Schiehallion

07 July 2020
Walkers warned of path diversions and closures at Schiehallion

Walkers warned of path diversions and closures at Schiehallion

07 July 2020

Hill walkers are being warned of path diversions and limited parking at a popular access point for Schiehallion.


Safety warning as paddlers return to water

03 July 2020
Safety warning as paddlers return to water

Safety warning as paddlers return to water

03 July 2020

Kayakers and canoeists are being urged to get back on the water with caution and to keep clear of man-made structures at hydro power sites.


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