Active Outdoors

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

Mountain bikers are being urged to follow updated guidance after a row about whether people should be taking part in the activity during lockdown.

John Davidson speaks to some of those in the outdoors industry whose businesses have been affected by the lockdown

THE very survival of the National Trust for Scotland is at risk after the Covid-19 pandemic devastated its financial reserves.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said people will be allowed to leave their homes for exercise more than once a day from Monday.

Heather Morning, mountain safety adviser with Mountaineering Scotland, answers our questions about how she is dealing with the lockdown

Land managers and the public are being warned to take extra care not to increase the risk of wildfires as emergency services remain on high alert.

From the archive: John Davidson recounts a memorable sea kayaking trip to the Summer Isles from a glorious summer weekend in 2012

HIGHLAND Council is preparing a bid for funds which could be “transformational” in securing a green transport revolution for Inverness.

As we enter the sixth week of lockdown restrictions, John Davidson looks at the nature springing up closer to home

To better enable physical distancing, the Scottish Government will fully fund a new infrastructure programme for pop-up walking and cycling routes.

Members of the public are being asked to abide by outdoor guidance to the letter to curb an 'extreme' wildfire risk.

A competition to inspire people to connect with nature through music is seeking new compositions from budding musicians.

Staying home doesn’t have to mean staying still.