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£218k raised towards £300k An Teallach path repairs – but this is just the start

£218k raised towards £300k An Teallach path repairs – but this is just the start

£218k raised towards £300k An Teallach path repairs – but this is just the start

28 May 2024

There are growing demands for a sustainable system to fund path repairs on Scotland’s mountains a year into a campaign to fix routes on An Teallach.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Head in the clouds on dramatic Torridon scramble

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Head in the clouds on dramatic Torridon scramble

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Head in the clouds on dramatic Torridon scramble

27 May 2024

John Davidson completes a long-awaited and exhilarating hill walk and scramble on one of Torridon’s beautiful sandstone giants


New £3.4m mountain bike centre on cards for Fort Augustus

New £3.4m mountain bike centre on cards for Fort Augustus

New £3.4m mountain bike centre on cards for Fort Augustus

27 May 2024

A proposed new £3.4 million mountain bike trail centre and outdoor hub close to Loch Ness is seeking planning consent from Highland Council.


PICTURES: More than 450 take part as Inverness hosts 2024 Scottish Orienteering Championships

PICTURES: More than 450 take part as Inverness hosts 2024 Scottish Orienteering Championships

PICTURES: More than 450 take part as Inverness hosts 2024 Scottish Orienteering Championships

26 May 2024

Hundreds of competitors descended on Inverness on Saturday as the local orienteering club hosted the 2024 Scottish Orienteering Championships.


Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

Dunnet Forest roadside stroll unearths a trail of destruction

26 May 2024

Making Space for Nature by Paul Castle


Inverness youngster completes Affric-Kintail Way horseriding challenge to support grass sickness charity

Inverness youngster completes Affric-Kintail Way horseriding challenge to support grass sickness charity

Inverness youngster completes Affric-Kintail Way horseriding challenge to support grass sickness charity

26 May 2024

An Inverness teen has completed a strenuous 44 mile trek on horseback journey to raise money for a charity close to her heart.


The man behind the ‘Munro bagging’ craze revealed in Inverness exhibition

The man behind the ‘Munro bagging’ craze revealed in Inverness exhibition

The man behind the ‘Munro bagging’ craze revealed in Inverness exhibition

25 May 2024

A man who started climbing Munros with Inverness Royal Academy’s Outdoor Club in 1971 is bringing an exhibition of the man behind the list to the city


£440k upgrade of Dog Falls beauty spot officially opened

£440k upgrade of Dog Falls beauty spot officially opened

£440k upgrade of Dog Falls beauty spot officially opened

24 May 2024

A £440,000 upgrade of facilities at a popular Highland beauty spot has been officially opened.


PICTURES: Cawdor-based charity aims to bring joy of cycling to everyone

PICTURES: Cawdor-based charity aims to bring joy of cycling to everyone

PICTURES: Cawdor-based charity aims to bring joy of cycling to everyone

23 May 2024

A charity is helping people with access needs to discover the joys and benefits of cycling.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Walk up Dunbeath Strath adds to wonder of the past

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Walk up Dunbeath Strath adds to wonder of the past

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Walk up Dunbeath Strath adds to wonder of the past

20 May 2024

John Davidson enjoys an evening stroll up the Dunbeath Water, visiting two brochs, a ruined inn and other historic points of interest


Inverness man makes desperate plea after losing his ‘adventurous’ teddy up a Munro

Inverness man makes desperate plea after losing his ‘adventurous’ teddy up a Munro

Inverness man makes desperate plea after losing his ‘adventurous’ teddy up a Munro

16 May 2024

Allan MacRaild was ‘devastated’ after he lost his ‘lucky mascot’ while hiking and has since become a viral sensation.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS­­: Bluebells and smells on Loch Ness woodland circuit

ACTIVE OUTDOORS­­: Bluebells and smells on Loch Ness woodland circuit

ACTIVE OUTDOORS­­: Bluebells and smells on Loch Ness woodland circuit

13 May 2024

John Davidson enjoys a gentle run around the woods at Dores and discovers it’s the perfect time for these wonderful spring flowers


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A new bridge in Glen Affric proves popular with walkers

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A new bridge in Glen Affric proves popular with walkers

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A new bridge in Glen Affric proves popular with walkers

06 May 2024

Path upgrades and a new bridge have improved a popular walking route in the Highlands’ most beautiful glen. John Davidson went to take a look


Inverness Festival of Walking and Wheeling set to return later this month

Inverness Festival of Walking and Wheeling set to return later this month

Inverness Festival of Walking and Wheeling set to return later this month

01 May 2024

The Inverness Festival of Walking and Wheeling is returning to the city for a second year this month.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Escaping the A9 for high hill above Ralia pitstop

30 April 2024

Exploring a hidden route up a fine hill is a wonderful way to break up any journey south


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: 10 years of the Etape Loch Ness as thousands enjoy cycle event

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: 10 years of the Etape Loch Ness as thousands enjoy cycle event

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: 10 years of the Etape Loch Ness as thousands enjoy cycle event

29 April 2024

John Davidson completes another Etape Loch Ness as the 66-mile cycle sportive celebrates a decade of welcoming riders from around the world


WATCH: Muir of Ord policeman is fastest cyclist at Etape Loch Ness

WATCH: Muir of Ord policeman is fastest cyclist at Etape Loch Ness

WATCH: Muir of Ord policeman is fastest cyclist at Etape Loch Ness

28 April 2024

Ross-shire Road Cycling Club athletes claim top two places.


WATCH: Inverness cyclist claims fastest woman title at Etape Loch Ness

WATCH: Inverness cyclist claims fastest woman title at Etape Loch Ness

WATCH: Inverness cyclist claims fastest woman title at Etape Loch Ness

28 April 2024

Athlete claims title at third attempt.


Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

Give that dandelion a break this May, says Highland ranger

28 April 2024

Making Space for Nature by Eilidh-Ann Philips


Climbers gather in Inverness for final competition of season at The Ledge

Climbers gather in Inverness for final competition of season at The Ledge

Climbers gather in Inverness for final competition of season at The Ledge

25 April 2024

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


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