Active Outdoors

Climbers in Inverness reached new heights at the final competition of the 2023/24 season at The Ledge climbing gym on Saturday.

More than £5000 has been raised towards a new bridge on the John O’Groats Trail after a mystery donor pledged to match funds donated by the public.

Major cycling event returns to Inverness this weekend.

John Davidson explores a quieter route in the hills above Dores, where a new hydro development looks set to impact on the area in the next few years

A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Highland trail group.

Volunteers and campaigners are hoping for a clean sweep for Earth Day as they look to improve the environment in and around Inverness.

Exploring the remote lochs and lochans of Caithness is not the same challenge that it once was, but there are few who have visited them all

John Davidson completes a loop of the Great Glen Way, taking in the newly signed high-level route over Carn na Leitire

Nature lovers across the Highlands are being urged to look out for signs of spring for an interactive citizen science project.

John Davidson enjoys a morning stroll up the riverside path from Wick, where he finds peaceful paths and a wildlife spotting platform

John Davidson has cycled the roads in the north Highlands for many years, and here looks at a new cyclist’s guide to the popular NC500 tourist route

It started with the seed of an idea during lockdown, and now could grow into half a million trees.

This year’s Crufts winning Labrador tried out the canine menu at the Drumossie Hotel.

Paddling sports enthusiasts and newbies will gather for the only Scottish date of a film festival’s world tour this weekend.

John Davidson goes to Culloden, almost 278 years after the nearby battle took place, and visits the Prisoners’ Stone as well as an old clootie well

From kayaking to a Caithness castle for afternoon tea to skills development, Pentland Canoe Club’s Emily Kearl celebrates the group’s 40th anniversary

Runners are being encouraged to support each other at an endurance event returning to the shores of Loch Ness this summer.

Work to improve a popular walk and amenities at a beauty spot car park in Glen Affric will make for a better visitor experience, say forestry managers

John Davidson enjoys an early spring cycle ride from the Highland capital - and he’s not the only one taking advantage of the fine weather window

Volunteers are being sought to help maintain and improve mountain footpaths across a wide area of the Highlands.