Active Outdoors

SIGHTINGS of red squirrels could help to boost efforts to reintroduce the much-loved species to parts of the Highlands.

Young adults are being given a chance to put their best foot forward with a new group set up to encourage people to enjoy the outdoors.

John Davidson explores an off-road cycle from Inverness, taking in some easy forest trails and fun singletrack, thanks to a bit of copycat inspiration

A SPECIAL park running track for Inverness has taken a major step forward with a turf cutting ceremony

Josh Quigley has fully recovered after being hit by a car travelling at 70mph while riding across America last year.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Hidden bays and inaccessible geos where few people venture are opened up to the intrepid paddler

Peter Evans returns to one of his joys in life as he heads out for a road ride as he recovers from a shock heart attack

Supporters of social distancing measures in Inverness city centre want to see then remain in place.

Donnie Campbell (35) of Wester Craigs, finished the non-stop 282 Munro climbs in 31 days, 23 hours and two minutes.

An Inverness amateur cyclist is looking to smash the North Coast 500 record – and raise vital funds for a local charity.

Beauty spots have been hit hard by an influx of visitors since lockdown. John Davidson spoke to one land manager about some of the issues

John Davidson introduces his daughters to the joys of hill walking, with two climbs – Ben Wyvis and Fionn Bheinn – over two fine weekends

Hill walkers are being urged to check ahead as deer stalking on Highland estates reaches the busiest part of the season.

John Davidson gears up for a quick dip at the end of a family walk starting from Inverfarigaig

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Timing is crucial when exploring the amazing coast around Duncansby Head by kayak

Marker signs have been installed at John O'Groats for the benefit of walkers either starting or finishing a 147-mile coastal trail.

Former Commonwealth Games cyclist Roddy Riddle remembers the day he became a sporting legend.

Mike Dennison, marketing and tourism development co-ordinator for Sustrans Scotland, shares his experience of a tandem tour of the Snow Roads

POLICE have urged the public to "plan your walk, walk your plan" amid concerns over walkers being dangerously under-prepared during the pandemic.

DOZENS of jobs are being cut at National Trust for Scotland properties in the Highlands as it tackles a cash shortfall caused by the Covid-19 crisis.