Active Outdoors

The national park is putting plans in place in a bid to avoid a repeat of the spate of dirty camping issues which plagued visitor hotspots last summer

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx, according to a project which wants to hear people's views on reintroducing the species to Scotland.

A footpath leading to the highest summit of one of the north-west Highland's most prominent mountains has been restored and upgraded.

This weekend would have seen the Strathpuffer 24 take place at Contin. Mike Dennison looks back on his years of trying to achieve a podium finish

Dundonnell Mountain Rescue Team has taken delivery of a new 4x4 pick-up to replace a 15-year old vehicle.

Snow and ice making things 'treacherous' underfoot.

Runners in the Highlands are being urged to take make sure they are doing all they can to be easily seen when exercising outdoors.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson runs through the snow on a south Loch Ness-side circuit taking in Foyers and Inverfarigaig

Many forest walking and mountain biking trails are to remain open for local access during the new lockdown.

A WALKING charity is encouraging people to get outdoors and walk in their local area to help boost mental and physical wellbeing during the lockdown.

Two men were given fixed penalty notices after being rescued from a Munro on Hogmanay.

John Davidson considers the importance of the outdoors in helping to deal with a tough year of lockdown and uncertainties

John Davidson selects some of his favourite photos of the year in this collection from our 2020 features.

Watersports enthusiasts are being urged to make sure safety gear was part of any Christmas gifts they received to enjoy their favourite sport.

After a trying year for the John O'Groats Trail it looks forward to increasing membership and employing a full-time manager in 2021.

A winter walk is a great way to embrace the fresh air and benefit from the great outdoors. John Davidson suggests six strolls in the north of Scotland

Landowners in the region are urging people heading for the outdoors this festive season to respect the countryside.

Visits to national nature reserves in the Highlands fed into a huge upsurge in numbers across Scotland.

Mike Dennison of Sustrans Scotland finds following the trails closer to home this year has led to some interesting challenges

Wild swimmers are being urged to be cautious this Christmas with many cold-water dips cancelled.