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Planning application submitted to create world’s first rewilding centre

Planning application submitted to create world’s first rewilding centre

Planning application submitted to create world’s first rewilding centre

02 July 2020

Trees for Life has submitted a planning application for the world’s first rewilding centre at its 10,000-acre Dundreggan estate in Glenmoriston.


Mountain bothies remain closed for now

Mountain bothies remain closed for now

Mountain bothies remain closed for now

02 July 2020

Mountain shelters in the Cairngorms and beyond will remain closed until further notice


Council receives £1.2m more for green travel projects

Council receives £1.2m more for green travel projects

Council receives £1.2m more for green travel projects

01 July 2020

Highland Council has received an additional £1.2 million for green travel projects.


Munro mission made for map-reading challenge

Munro mission made for map-reading challenge

Munro mission made for map-reading challenge

01 July 2020

John Davidson recalls a memorable trip from last spring when he headed to the hills with his tent to climb a series of high Cairngorms summits


Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is cancelled

Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is cancelled

Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running is cancelled

29 June 2020

Event which brings thousands to Inverness will not go ahead in 2020.


My Outdoors Q&A: Cameron McNeish

My Outdoors Q&A: Cameron McNeish

My Outdoors Q&A: Cameron McNeish

26 June 2020

The hill walking and cycling author, editor and broadcaster shares his experiences of lockdown from his home in Newtonmore


Pavement widening measures in place in city centre

Pavement widening measures in place in city centre

Pavement widening measures in place in city centre

25 June 2020

New barriers have been laid in Academy Street in Inverness to create more space for pedestrians as coronavirus lockdown measures are eased.


Welcome for easing of travel restrictions

Welcome for easing of travel restrictions

Welcome for easing of travel restrictions

24 June 2020

Outdoor enthusiasts have welcomed the news that the five-mile travel restriction for leisure and recreation will be lifted from July 3.


Charities have lack of Cross to bear

Charities have lack of Cross to bear

Charities have lack of Cross to bear

24 June 2020

This year's Highland Cross may have been cancelled but, as John Davidson discovers, the hard work of the benefitting charities continues


Etape Loch Ness cycle event cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic

Etape Loch Ness cycle event cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic

Etape Loch Ness cycle event cancelled for 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic

22 June 2020

Organisers of the Etape Loch Ness cycle event have decided to cancel it for this year.


Hill walkers and climbers frustrated at continued five-mile travel limit

Hill walkers and climbers frustrated at continued five-mile travel limit

Hill walkers and climbers frustrated at continued five-mile travel limit

22 June 2020

Mountaineers and hill walkers have expressed frustration at the continued travel restrictions as Scotland moved into phase two of lockdown easing.


Where to 'go' in the Highlands

Where to 'go' in the Highlands

Where to 'go' in the Highlands

22 June 2020

Mountaineering Scotland's advice on going to the toilet.


Animal protection charity hails new hare protection

Animal protection charity hails new hare protection

Animal protection charity hails new hare protection

22 June 2020

An animal protection charity has hailed the Scottish Government’s decision to offer full protection for mountain hares in Scotland.


My Outdoors Q&A: Alan Halewood

My Outdoors Q&A: Alan Halewood

My Outdoors Q&A: Alan Halewood

19 June 2020

Hear about how the mountaineering instructor and coach based in Fort William has been learning and living local during lockdown


Planning well is key to safe return to outdoor adventures

Planning well is key to safe return to outdoor adventures

Planning well is key to safe return to outdoor adventures

18 June 2020

As people prepare for a possible mid-July return to the hills, Scottish Mountain Rescue offer some advice on planning for your long-awaited trip


On the right path – Glen Tilt

On the right path – Glen Tilt

On the right path – Glen Tilt

17 June 2020

In the latest in our series on historic routes, John Davidson takes a journey through Glen Tilt, site of an acrimonious 19th-century access dispute


Skye tourist sites see workers return

Skye tourist sites see workers return

Skye tourist sites see workers return

16 June 2020

Development of new public toilets and path works on Skye are getting back under way as construction workers start to return to work.


REVEALED: ScotRail's first sports traveller carriage has livery inspired by Highlands

REVEALED: ScotRail's first sports traveller carriage has livery inspired by Highlands

REVEALED: ScotRail's first sports traveller carriage has livery inspired by Highlands

14 June 2020

It's the first 'active travel carriage'


My Outdoors Q&A: Roddy Riddle

My Outdoors Q&A: Roddy Riddle

My Outdoors Q&A: Roddy Riddle

12 June 2020

The ex international cyclist was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 2008 and now raises awareness of the condition and the benefits of exercise


Make way for active routes to recovery

Make way for active routes to recovery

Make way for active routes to recovery

10 June 2020

Viewpoint: During Bike Week, John Davidson says we should be using this opportunity to build a better future for all


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