Active Outdoors

Hill walkers and climbers who are missing the mountains are being urged to turn their frustration into words for a literary contest.

People in the Highlands are being reminded that restrictions on travel mean outdoor activities are not yet back to normal.

Inverness-based author and lover of the wild Highlands John D Burns is missing the freedom of the outdoors as he answers our lockdown questions

A wild land charity which owns many Highland areas including Knoydart, Sandwood Bay and the summit of Ben Nevis has appointed a new chair.

Highland Council is facing calls to be “more ambitious” after winning government cash to revolutionise the Inverness road network.

With the Loch Ness 360 Challenge cancelled for this weekend, John Davidson hopes a route out of lockdown can help the area recover

Ambitious plans for a network of walking and cycling routes in Inverness have been awarded £752,954.

A leading cycling charity has teamed up with farmers to urge rural road users of all types to keep safe this summer.

Mountaineering Scotland is calling for more details on what travel restrictions will be in place during the early stages of easing lockdown.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is reminding everyone to continue to stay at home except for essential purposes this Bank Holiday weekend.

The wildlife photographer, guide and author shares his highs and lows of lockdown life for a man used to spending time with nature in the Cairngorms

Hiking, canoeing and outdoor swimming are among the outdoor activities mentioned in a possible first phase of lockdown restrictions being lifted.

Our series looking at historic paths across the Highlands continues with John Davidson's review of the Corrieyairack Pass from Laggan to Fort Augustus

Mountain bikers, skiers, snow boarders, hill walkers and climbers are being asked to help an outdoor activity centre get back up and running.

Scotland's active travel commissioner has praised Highland Council's response to an offer of funding for temporary walking and cycling routes.

A radical plan to close much of Inverness city centre to traffic nightly is part of a vision to redraw the road system while aiding social distancing.

Mountaineering organisations are helping to develop a safe route back to the hills but have urged enthusiasts to 'hold the line' for now.

Dozens of tourism businesses from across the north Highlands have signed a letter to the First Minister demanding action to support the industry.

The husband-and-wife team behind the popular WalkHighlands website answer our questions about their outdoor life during – and after – lockdown

With many more people taking up running as gyms and leisure centres remain closed, Jo Pavey offers some top tips for this fun, free activity