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Cold comfort from winter water tester

Cold comfort from winter water tester

Cold comfort from winter water tester

13 March 2020

John Davidson takes a dip in a chilly Loch Morlich as he gets his first real taste of open water swimming with Alice Goodridge


Stroke victim focuses on the road ahead

Stroke victim focuses on the road ahead

Stroke victim focuses on the road ahead

12 March 2020

A 27-year-old Aberdeen man is jumping in the saddle to tackle an around Loch Ness cycle event after suffering a major stroke less than two years ago.


Access rights won't remain unchallenged

Access rights won't remain unchallenged

Access rights won't remain unchallenged

11 March 2020

Fifteen years since the Scottish Outdoor Access Code came into operation, Helen Todd of Ramblers Scotland looks at how to protect our rights in future


Book review – Cairngorm John, 10th anniversary edition

Book review – Cairngorm John, 10th anniversary edition

Book review – Cairngorm John, 10th anniversary edition

10 March 2020

John Allen’s original book covering his life as leader of Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team has become indispensable to those who love the hills.


Walking into the solace of the bothy

Walking into the solace of the bothy

Walking into the solace of the bothy

09 March 2020

Nights by the fire in the remote corners of Scotland led Geoff Allan in a new direction. John Davidson joined him on one of his Scottish Bothy Walks


A peaceful stroll alongside the River Beauly

A peaceful stroll alongside the River Beauly

A peaceful stroll alongside the River Beauly

06 March 2020

Peter Evans evades the winter storms to enjoy a family walk around the Lovat Estate


Loch Ness 360 is on course to boost sustainable tourism in area

Loch Ness 360 is on course to boost sustainable tourism in area

Loch Ness 360 is on course to boost sustainable tourism in area

06 March 2020

John Davidson joined long-time Loch Ness tourism guru Graeme Ambrose for a run on the South Loch Ness Trail ahead of a new event to promote the route


Our 2020 spring/summer supplement is out this week

Our 2020 spring/summer supplement is out this week

Our 2020 spring/summer supplement is out this week

05 March 2020

Find out more about what's in our latest issue and how you can get hold of a copy first


Five top bothy trips in the Highlands

Five top bothy trips in the Highlands

Five top bothy trips in the Highlands

04 March 2020

A new book dedicated to the best bothy adventures got us looking back at some of our favourite bothy trips over the years


Donate your old kit to help kids get into outdoors

Donate your old kit to help kids get into outdoors

Donate your old kit to help kids get into outdoors

03 March 2020

An Inverness school is urging outdoor enthusiasts to donate their second-hand clothing and equipment to help youngsters.


International climbers put to the test on Scottish ice

International climbers put to the test on Scottish ice

International climbers put to the test on Scottish ice

03 March 2020

Top-class international ice climbers had a week to remember as cold conditions hit the hills just in time for a mountaineering meet with a difference.


Search continues for missing climber after avalanche

Search continues for missing climber after avalanche

Search continues for missing climber after avalanche

02 March 2020

Mountain rescuers were continuing to search for a missing climber who is thought to have been caught in an avalanche on Friday.


Warning to heed safety advice as winter returns to the mountains

Warning to heed safety advice as winter returns to the mountains

Warning to heed safety advice as winter returns to the mountains

28 February 2020

Mountaineers and skiers are being urged to be prepared as winter conditions have returned to the mountains in the Highlands.


Taking the training by storm

Taking the training by storm

Taking the training by storm

28 February 2020

John Davidson heads out into Storm Dennis to battle the elements on a road run with a difference in the Highland capital


Police confirm that a man has died while walking in Torridon mountains

Police confirm that a man has died while walking in Torridon mountains

Police confirm that a man has died while walking in Torridon mountains

21 February 2020

POLICE have confirmed a man has died while walking in the Torridon mountains


Going off the rails on the Dava Way

Going off the rails on the Dava Way

Going off the rails on the Dava Way

21 February 2020

Jenny Gillies explores a circular route using part of the Dava Way between Forres and Grantown – and finds the former railway line has some surprises


Highland walking project lands cash boost

Highland walking project lands cash boost

Highland walking project lands cash boost

19 February 2020

A rural Highland project which aims to promote health and wellbeing through walking has received a funding boost.


Man dies after fall in Mamores

Man dies after fall in Mamores

Man dies after fall in Mamores

17 February 2020

A man has died after falling into a gorge while walking in the Mamores at the weekend.


Pair rescued after being swept downstream at Highland waterfall

Pair rescued after being swept downstream at Highland waterfall

Pair rescued after being swept downstream at Highland waterfall

17 February 2020

Emergency services were called out to a popular Highland beauty spot after two visitors were swept downstream at a waterfall.


Going off grid in Strath Conon

Going off grid in Strath Conon

Going off grid in Strath Conon

14 February 2020

On a walk up a Graham in the strath, Peter Evans bumps into a quad biker fixing the internet connection!


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