Active Outdoors

People hoping to make the most of the great outdoors this winter are being encouraged to think about safety as the weather and conditions change.

A winter run on the trails at Abriachan forest as John Davidson finds more than he bargains for among the trees

Outdoor groups and landowners are calling for better resources to support Scotland’s "world-class" access rights.

John Davidson returns to the Cairngorms after a long absence and enjoys a walk over one of the area's lower tops

Glimpses of life in the past are found as John Davidson explores one of many historic routes in the Highlands

The 2021 Strathpuffer mountain bike event has been cancelled.

Experience the remoter parts of the national park as Mike Dennison of Sustrans Scotland explores the Cairngorms Carousel by mountain bike

Jenny Gillies explores some new loops on a familiar trail from the forest village of Nethy Bridge

Peter Evans gets 'boulder' on his post-heart attack mountain walks, with an ascent of a rocky Corbett in Torridon

John Davidson takes his daughter on a tandem kayaking trip for an introduction to the sport

Nobody taking part in mountain sports has been made ill from coronavirus, says a new study being used to highlight the benefits of the outdoors.

Jenny Gillies runs a circuit of two Munros from the Spittal of Glenshee and discovers more than she expected

Hill walkers are being reminded to pack a head torch in their rucksacks as the clocks go back this weekend.

John Davidson enjoys a nice autumn hike through a Ross-shire forest – despite the rainy conditions

Scotland’s biennial mountain bike conference, The Scottish MTB Gathering, has partnered with XpoNorth to deliver its 2020 event digitally.

Mike Dennison recalls a long-distance cycle on one of his favourite 'coast to coast' routes through the Highlands

A mountain in miniature as John Davidson climbs a Graham with character above the Speyside village of Newtonmore

SAFETY improvements look set to be finally made at one of the busiest junctions in the Highlands.

ORGANISERS of the Loch Ness Marathon are to hold a “virtual café” event next month.

John Davidson embraces the Year of Coasts and Waters by experiencing the delights of wild swimming