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Biscuit medals will give Inverness Half Marathon and 5K runners a taste of success – thanks to Harry Gow!

08 March 2024
Biscuit medals will give Inverness Half Marathon and 5K runners a taste of success – thanks to Harry Gow!

Biscuit medals will give Inverness Half Marathon and 5K runners a taste of success – thanks to Harry Gow!

08 March 2024

An Inverness baker is going the extra mile to make sure runners have something to celebrate with after crossing the line in Sunday's half marathon.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

04 March 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cloud cover fails to put brakes on bike trip to Munros

04 March 2024

John Davidson uses the mountain bike to access two hills at Attadale, where mechanical issues add to the adventure


Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

01 March 2024
Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

Green energy park is offering low-cost units for businesses

01 March 2024

Highland Woodchip Co Ltd has reached completion on its new Green Energy Park in Grantown-on-Spey.


Houthi attacks mean no medals or T-shirts at finish of Inverness Half Marathon

28 February 2024
Houthi attacks mean no medals or T-shirts at finish of Inverness Half Marathon

Houthi attacks mean no medals or T-shirts at finish of Inverness Half Marathon

28 February 2024

Runners hoping to celebrate their half marathon and 5k success next weekend will have to wait a little longer for their medals.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the islands of Loch Tarff by kayak

26 February 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the islands of Loch Tarff by kayak

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Exploring the islands of Loch Tarff by kayak

26 February 2024

John Davidson enjoys a peaceful paddle around Loch Tarff, in the hills above Fort Augustus near Loch Ness


Biggest NATO exercise in decades comes to north coast of Scotland

21 February 2024
Biggest NATO exercise in decades comes to north coast of Scotland

Biggest NATO exercise in decades comes to north coast of Scotland

21 February 2024

The firing range at Cape Wrath will be the focal point for part of the largest NATO exercise in decades next week as allied nations join forces.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Village is a haven for wildlife and more

19 February 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Village is a haven for wildlife and more

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Village is a haven for wildlife and more

19 February 2024

John Davidson enjoys a gentle woodland walk with the family at Boat of Garten, where he finds plenty to do


Find out which north charities will benefit from Highland Cross cash in 2024

19 February 2024
Find out which north charities will benefit from Highland Cross cash in 2024

Find out which north charities will benefit from Highland Cross cash in 2024

19 February 2024

Four Highland charities are set to receive new vehicles to help their community efforts thanks to a unique event that is marking its 40th anniversary.


Runners set to return to take on Loch Ness ultra challenge

15 February 2024
Runners set to return to take on Loch Ness ultra challenge

Runners set to return to take on Loch Ness ultra challenge

15 February 2024

An ultra marathon that saw a record turnout take on the challenge of completing a loop of Loch Ness last year is set to return this spring.


Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

14 February 2024
Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

Love is in the fresh air – embracing the outdoors is most attractive quality

14 February 2024

A love of the outdoors is one of the most attractive qualities in a potential partner for people in the Highlands and Islands, according to research.


Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

08 February 2024
Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

Plea to inspire young people as part of Hostelling Scotland team

08 February 2024

Scotland's leading youth hostel organisation is looking for new board members who can inspire young people to experience the country at its best.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Invertromie wildlife trail offers a return to nature near Kingussie

05 February 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Invertromie wildlife trail offers a return to nature near Kingussie

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Invertromie wildlife trail offers a return to nature near Kingussie

05 February 2024

Visiting the fire-hit Lookout Hide at Insh Marshes nature reserve, John Davidson takes a winter wander along the fascinating Invertromie Trail


'Don't risk it!' – Warning as clear-up of storm damage in Highland forests continues

02 February 2024
'Don't risk it!' – Warning as clear-up of storm damage in Highland forests continues

'Don't risk it!' – Warning as clear-up of storm damage in Highland forests continues

02 February 2024

People are being urged not to risk their own safety by entering forests where storm damage is still being assessed and cleared.


Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

31 January 2024
Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

Community links 'more important than profit' to Highland businesses, HIE report finds

31 January 2024

Most businesses in the Highlands consider their links with the local community as either equal to or more important than their profitable growth.


Highland contractor RJ McLeod wins multimillion-pound award to upgrade north roads

25 January 2024
Highland contractor RJ McLeod wins multimillion-pound award to upgrade north roads

Highland contractor RJ McLeod wins multimillion-pound award to upgrade north roads

25 January 2024

Minor roads in the west Highlands that offer vital routes for local people as well as access to remote mountains and glens are to be improved.


Could Ben Wyvis be at heart of Scotland's newest national park?

24 January 2024
Could Ben Wyvis be at heart of Scotland's newest national park?

Could Ben Wyvis be at heart of Scotland's newest national park?

24 January 2024

Ben Wyvis is at the centre of a bid to become Scotland’s newest national park.


Your chance to have a say on Glen Affric and Loch Ness national park bid

23 January 2024
Your chance to have a say on Glen Affric and Loch Ness national park bid

Your chance to have a say on Glen Affric and Loch Ness national park bid

23 January 2024

A series of public events starting this week will outline the case for a new national park stretching through Glen Affric to Loch Ness.


Delay to Riverside Way cycle route in Inverness after gas pipe hit

18 January 2024
Delay to Riverside Way cycle route in Inverness after gas pipe hit

Delay to Riverside Way cycle route in Inverness after gas pipe hit

18 January 2024

Work on the Riverside Way active travel scheme in Inverness have been hit by delays after developers came across an old gas main.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Explore the forest trails where Strathpuffer bikers have a blast

15 January 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Explore the forest trails where Strathpuffer bikers have a blast

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Explore the forest trails where Strathpuffer bikers have a blast

15 January 2024

John Davidson enjoys some rare winter sunshine on a family walk in a popular Highland forest


Stay clear of storm-damaged forests in Highlands, people warned

12 January 2024
Stay clear of storm-damaged forests in Highlands, people warned

Stay clear of storm-damaged forests in Highlands, people warned

12 January 2024

Walkers are being warned to avoid some forestry sites in the Highlands after paths and bridges are thought to have been damaged in recent storms.


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