Active Outdoors

Heading for a quick trip to the hills, John Davidson ventures to a bealach below the silver peak to enjoy magnificent views across Kintail

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Even in the winter, there are ways of enjoying the dark evenings, John Davidson finds as he heads to the Cairngorms National Park

Making Space for Nature by Andy Summers: The barn owl is one of the most iconic and hauntingly beautiful birds of the British countryside.

John Davidson picks out some of his favourite routes from a new Ordnance Survey book, Outstanding Walks Scotland, featuring some classic outings

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: From erratic boulders to kettle hole lochans, John Davidson explores the glacial deposits left behind in Strathnairn on a forest walk

John Davidson headed to the Cairngorms - before the recent snowfall struck - to complete a long circuit on the excellent trails into the Lairig Ghru

Four charities benefitting from the 2024 Highland Cross received their donations at a celebration event. John Davidson reports on a landmark year

The 40th staging of the Highland Cross has seen the fundraising total from the event exceed £6 million after another record figure was raised.

A community’s green vision for a 20-acre Inverness site previously earmarked for housing now looks set to become a reality.

New firm to take over organisers of Loch Ness Marathon and Inverness Half Marathon

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers

A Highland hiker with a passion for inclusivity has found another source of inspiration.

Ahead of the Highland Cross handover night on Thursday, John Davidson asks the benefitting charities about the impact of the event on the work they do

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: With the shorter daytime hours, a late afternoon stroll turns into a battle to beat the clock on a walk on the shores of Loch Ness

A series of talks are being held in Inverness, starting next week, as part of an Inspiring People project by the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

When David Solomon set off to climb Ben Nevis, he was looking for an escape in the midst of lockdown. Little did he know he would make history.

Tickets for next year’s Etape Loch Ness are expected to sell out within a couple of days as priority entry is due to open on Tuesday morning.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads west to explore a wonderful woodland walk that offers a glimpse to the dramatic Cuillin mountains

Now they must wait with fingers crossed until Highland Council planners give their verdict.

Mike Merritt lets the train from Inverness take the strain on his way to the start of a walking holiday in the north-east of England