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Magnificent mountains and a fun trail for the family

27 May 2012
Magnificent mountains and a fun trail for the family

Magnificent mountains and a fun trail for the family

27 May 2012

Visiting peaceful lochs and with the rare sight of the Cairngorms clear for the whole day, this family outing was a great way to spend time in the outdoors.


Magnificent mountains and a fun trail for the family

27 May 2012
Magnificent mountains and a fun trail for the family

Magnificent mountains and a fun trail for the family

27 May 2012

Visiting peaceful lochs and with the rare sight of the Cairngorms clear for the whole day, this family outing was a great way to spend time in the outdoors.


Waterfall walk with a twisty return

20 May 2012
Waterfall walk with a twisty return

Waterfall walk with a twisty return

20 May 2012

On a recent visit to Gairloch, we decided to make the most of one of those rare but memorable days on the west coast.


Waterfall walk with a twisty return

20 May 2012
Waterfall walk with a twisty return

Waterfall walk with a twisty return

20 May 2012

On a recent visit to Gairloch, we decided to make the most of one of those rare but memorable days on the west coast.


It’s all downhill from here!

13 May 2012
It’s all downhill from here!

It’s all downhill from here!

13 May 2012

"Brakes off, brain off” is the mantra needed for running downhill in the mountains, I’m told at the summit of a Corbett I’ve wanted to climb for some…


One track mind on North Highland cycle route

29 April 2012
One track mind on North Highland cycle route

One track mind on North Highland cycle route

29 April 2012

Stepping off the train at the remote Altnabreac station in Caithness, I didn’t know what to expect from a ride that – on the map at least – looked like…


Speyside walk rewards with panoramic view

22 April 2012
Speyside walk rewards with panoramic view

Speyside walk rewards with panoramic view

22 April 2012

A 360 degree panoramic view taking in the Cairngorms and Ben Rinnes awaits those who tackle this wonderful circuit on the Glenlivet Estate.


Tasty filling in a glen sandwich

08 April 2012
Tasty filling in a glen sandwich

Tasty filling in a glen sandwich

08 April 2012

Sandwiched between the two more popular glens of Affric and Strathfarrar, Glen Cannich is often overlooked. The head of the glen at Mullardoch is a possible…


Series of bridges lead to an impressive waterfall

01 April 2012
Series of bridges lead to an impressive waterfall

Series of bridges lead to an impressive waterfall

01 April 2012

Hidden waterfalls and a series of intricate woodland paths make this a fascinating circuit of the Big Burn at Golspie.


Travel in style on Great Glen getaway

25 March 2012
Travel in style on Great Glen getaway

Travel in style on Great Glen getaway

25 March 2012

This weekend sees the official launch of Scotland’s first formal canoe trail, stretching from Fort William to Inverness.


Getting a smile out of Black Isle road circuit

11 March 2012
Getting a smile out of Black Isle road circuit

Getting a smile out of Black Isle road circuit

11 March 2012

Crossing the Black Isle between the Cromarty and Beauly firths, this bike route follows some of the area’s quietest and most spectacular roads.


Walking back into the depths of time at Dunbeath

04 March 2012
Walking back into the depths of time at Dunbeath

Walking back into the depths of time at Dunbeath

04 March 2012

Following the Dunbeath Water, this unofficial heritage trail takes you years back into history and miles into the depths of the strath.


Checking the snow is in peak condition

26 February 2012
Checking the snow is in peak condition

Checking the snow is in peak condition

26 February 2012

While most of us are looking for the safe slopes on a day in the winter mountains, Keith Miller is on a mission to find the most unstable slopes, the…


Chugging along on old road and rail routes

12 February 2012
Chugging along on old road and rail routes

Chugging along on old road and rail routes

12 February 2012

Villagers in Fochabers and Mosstodloch were celebrating last week when a long-awaited bypass was opened, taking traffic off what used to be the A96. The…


Forest trails lead to a perfectly peaceful lochan

05 February 2012
Forest trails lead to a perfectly peaceful lochan

Forest trails lead to a perfectly peaceful lochan

05 February 2012

On the quiet side of Loch Ness, the forests around Inverfarigaig provide some of the most beautiful walking in the area.


High hopes win out after battle with the elements

15 January 2012
High hopes win out after battle with the elements

High hopes win out after battle with the elements

15 January 2012

Pedalling around Speyside on this great bike ride I was struck with a sudden burst of optimism about the year ahead.


Silly old John, doesn’t he know – there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo!

08 January 2012
Silly old John, doesn’t he know – there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo!

Silly old John, doesn’t he know – there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo!

08 January 2012

Seventeen Jacobites are believed to have been shot dead at the Prisoners Stone in the bloody aftermath of the 1746 Battle of Culloden.


Pictures from our 2011 adventures

28 December 2011
Pictures from our 2011 adventures

Pictures from our 2011 adventures

28 December 2011

Over the past year the Active Outdoors team have enjoyed a number of adventures across the Highlands and Moray. Here is a selection of photos from a fantastic…


Memories of an old friend on a ride to remember

25 December 2011
Memories of an old friend on a ride to remember

Memories of an old friend on a ride to remember

25 December 2011

The minor road between Lybster and Watten holds happy memories for me from a previous bike trip from Aviemore up to John O’Groats.


Trail by the sea holds no secrets for walkers

18 December 2011
Trail by the sea holds no secrets for walkers

Trail by the sea holds no secrets for walkers

18 December 2011

As we turned the corner, a wall of heavy snow greeted us and the road went from black to pure white in seconds. And that was just on the way to this fabulous…


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