ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson takes a pitstop on his route south and discovers a historic and nature-filled walk around a community-owned loch
Thousands of people attended Wednesday evening’s bonfire and fireworks display at Bught Park in Inverness despite the damp conditions.
Police are appealing for help to trace a teenager who has been reported missing at Abriachan.
The public will be given an opportunity to help shape proposals for a major new wind farm above Loch Ness in the heart of the Monadhliath mountains.
Hope that action will be taken to clear blocked paths in a popular Inverness woodland has come about after the issue was raised with the Courier.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson tries out some of the activities on offer as this year’s Loch and Land Festival drew to a close
ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: John Davidson argues for a more relaxed approach to mountain access for Cairngorm funicular users as a new trial begins
An autumn festival taking place around Inverness and Loch Ness aims to spark a sense of adventure while connecting people to the outdoors.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson enjoys an autumnal family walk on a waymarked trail through the woods at Contin
Cyclists in the Highlands and beyond can look forward to the spring by signing up to the 12th edition of the Etape Loch Ness.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads for a prominent Caithness landmark for a day of solitude and showers on a trek from the road-end at Braemore
A new wind farm is being considered in the hills above Loch Ness with what would be the highest turbines in the area.
Historical novelist Shona MacLean, author of The Bookseller of Inverness, is the lead judge for the Neil Gunn Writing Competition.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Stunning landscapes and spectacular walks can be found in the far north-west Highlands, as well as in a new guide book for Durness
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A longer approach to reach the hill fort at Knockfarrel sees John Davidson explore the ridges about the Ross-shire county town
More adults in the UK are putting their trust in local media, according to a new study.
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads to Ross-shire for a family stroll with an excellent playpark at the halfway point
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: An evening summer stroll offers John Davidson the perfect reminder of the beauty of Scotland’s most northerly archipelago
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson gets his touring bike back on the road and finds a renewed sense of adventure on this cycle ride from Inverness
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson aims for the heights on the hottest day with a round of Cairn Gorm from Coire Cas