Active Outdoors

Mountain rescue teams across the Highlands have been spending time in challenging conditions to help people off the mountains this winter.

See what's on in 2024 with the Active Outdoors events list covering much of the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong

John Davidson takes a look back at some memorable trips, from family outings to big days in the mountains

A European funding package has secured essential conservation works on a popular Wester Ross mountain until at least 2025.

A Christmas visit to the reindeer is bypassed for a walk through the forest, as John Davidson lets his son take over the navigating

The Highlands can be transformed in winter, but people are being warned that conditions can leave little room for error in the hills.

John Davidson takes to the trails on South Loch Ness-side with his headtorch as the light fades for a late afternoon winter run

John Davidson spends some time at the end of the line and discovers the Plock of Kyle offers a superb vantage point to see the mighty Cuillin hills

Internationally renowned UK climber Fay Manners told an audience in Aviemore that she wants to encourage young women to follow their passion for sport

If you hear bells ringing this weekend, it is not Santa coming early – but it could be Kidical Mass cyclists who are planning a special festive ride.

Tips which could come in useful when rescuing and recovering kayakers and canoeists have been shared with RNLI Kessock's lifesaving crew.

A wet Munro mission in Kintail as John Davidson heads onto the South Glen Shiel Ridge with his head in the clouds

Making Space for Nature by Fiona MacLean

The new survey is aimed at helping to prevent incidents and save lives in the hills.

Visitors are being urged to leave their mark in the correct way

Organisers of the annual Highland Cross challenge event have praised the outstanding efforts of teams after a record-breaking year for fundraising.

Five Highland women are among the 100 most inspirational in cycling for 2023 according to Cycling UK.

The quality of bathing waters in the Highlands will see areas ranked from sufficient to excellent, according to forecasts issued by SEPA.

A potentially fatal incident on the Caledonian Canal near Inverness leads to warning from Scottish Canoe Association.